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CHICAGO TRIBUNE - ALL STEWED UP

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Unscrew a jar of Lowcountry Produce gumbo and you've got a Southern-tinged stew heavy on tangy okra and a good, healthful meal in less than 30 minutes. It makes for an admirable base to throw in the meats, veggies or beans you have lying around. Order a jar ($7 for 16 ounces, $11 for 32 ounces) from lowcountryproduce.com.

TWO-BITE TREATS

Somewhere between a cupcake and a cookie is the almond-infused financier (French almond cake) by Donsuemor. A topping of almond slices and the slightly crispy edges make this tender little snack a joy to eat along with tea or coffee. Buy a box of 20 cakes for $17 at donsuemor.com.

RECIPES ON SHUFFLE

Bon Appetit's Celebrations Deck includes 50 recipe cards (with photos) in six categories, such as "mains," "sides" and "desserts." It's designed to provide crowd-pleasing ideas for special occasions such as graduations, Valentine's Day and Father's Day, but we think we'll just shuffle the cards and cook up a fusion masterpiece. It's $15 on Web sites such as amazon.com and barnesandnoble.com.

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