CARROT-PINEAPPLE MUFFINS

1 cup canola oil

1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 tbsp vanilla extract
2 cups white whole-wheat flour
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
2 cups peeled, shredded carrots
1 cup shredded coconut
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup crushed pineapple

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Line 24 muffin cups with paper liners or grease; set aside.

In large mixing bowl, blend the oil, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.

In a smaller bowl, combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt; add to the first mixture.

Blend the carrots, coconut, nuts, and pineapple into the batter. Divide batter between the prepared muffin cups and bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.

Note: If you prefer, bake in a 9" x 12" greased pan for a cake rather than muffins.

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FRESH STRAWBERRY-RHUBARB PIE

2 cups  sliced rhubarb

2 cups  halved strawberries

1-1/4

cups  sugar

1/4

cup  MINUTE Tapioca

1

pkg.  (14.1 oz.) ready-to-use refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts)

1

Tbsp.  butter or margarine

HEAT oven to 425°F.

COMBINE first 4 ingredients. Let stand 15 min.

LINE 9-inch pie plate with 1 crust as directed on package for two-crust pie; fill with fruit mixture. Dot with butter. Cover with remaining crust; seal and flute edge. Cut several slits in top crust to permit steam to escape.

BAKE 45 min. or until juices form bubbles that burst slowly. Cool before slicing to serve.

Note: This is a Kraft Foods recipe.

HOMEMADE PEACH ICE CREAM

4 cups fresh peach puree

4 cups half and half cream
2 cups whipping cream
1 cup sugar
1 can sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons lemon juice

Combine peach puree, lemon juice, and sugar; stir until sugar dissolves. Add the chilled creams and sweetened condensed milk. Pour the mixture into the freezer can of an

ice cream freezer and follow your ice cream freezer's directions.

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