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French Fry Dipping Sauce

My wife’s a ketchup-on-her-fries kind of gal. And I usually am too, except I am always looking for something a little different. This super simple French fry dipping sauce uses ingredients I always have on hand. Although it tastes a bit like ketchup, it brings a nice little creamy spicy flavor. Perfect for dipping.

French Fry Dipping Sauce

Better Than Ketchup. Really.

If you don’t have (or like! *gasp*) Sriracha on hand, your favorite hot sauce will work just fine instead. You can also use this French fry dipping sauce on much more than ‘just’ fries. It’s great for dipping homemade onion rings (try my onion strips too!). And homemade chicken nuggets.

I almost always use Blue Plate mayonnaise in the dishes I make. I think it is the best around. If you can’t find it locally you can pick it up online for a fair price.

Blue Plate Real Mayonnaise, Homestyle Mayo For Chicken Salad to Deviled Eggs, 30 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Blue Plate Real Mayonnaise, Homestyle Mayo For Chicken Salad to Deviled Eggs, 30 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

This recipe is based on a recipe from Ree Drummond.

French Fry Dipping Sauce
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French Fry Dipping Sauce

This super simple French fry dipping sauce uses ingredients I always have on hand. Although it tastes a bit like ketchup, it brings a nice little creamy spicy flavor. Perfect for dipping.
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword dipping sauce, fries
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 1 cup
Calories 896kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Ree Drummond

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Whisk all ingredients together.
  • Refrigerate at least 30 minutes before serving so the flavors get all happy.

Notes

Always stir again before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 896kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 84g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 1800mg | Potassium: 400mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 688IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Pizza Sauce

Sometimes I get home from work and just want to make a quick pizza. No handmade dough. No unusual toppings. Just a heat-and-eat store-bought crust, topped with a fantastic homemade sauce and a few easy ingredients. Such as Italian sausage, mushrooms, olives, and cheese. And it comes out great, thanks mostly to the sauce. If you don’t have a great sauce, the rest of the pizza won’t be any good. No matter how great the toppings are.

Pizza Sauce

The Perfect Sauce To Keep On Hand

I double this pizza sauce recipe and freeze it. I separate it into batches. That makes it easy to defrost in the fridge in time to make a 15 minute dinner.

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In a hurry? Make my pantry pizza sauce in no time at all!

Pizza Sauce
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Pizza Sauce

If you don’t have a great sauce, the rest of the pizza won’t be any good. No matter how great the toppings are.
Course Sauce
Cuisine Italian
Keyword pizza, sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Calories 114kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat the oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the butter and melt.
  • Add the onion and celery and saute until starting to soften.
  • Add the garlic and saute another minute.
  • Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  • Pour mixture into a blender.
  • Cover with a towel and hold down on the lid and puree the mixture until smooth.
  • Pour mixture back into the pot over medium heat.
  • Stir in the tomato sauce and paste.
  • Add remaining ingredients, stir.
  • Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer and let simmer 20-30 minutes.
  • If the sauce is too thick (keeping in mind that you do want a thick sauce) add water a tablespoon at a time until it reaches the desired thickness.
  • Remove bay leaf before using.

Notes

Refrigerate sauce for up to 3 days before using. The sauce can be frozen for longer-term storage.

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 807mg | Potassium: 160mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 339IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 123mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Smoked Provolone Cheese Sauce

This smoked provolone sauce adds great flavor (and texture) to any recipe you need a cheese sauce. I love it over pulled pork since it has a nice smoky flavor, but not so overbearing that you can’t taste the meat. I made a big batch and squirted it over pulled pork tater tot nachos (below) and stromboli, but you’ll also love it over grilled burgers or chicken sandwiches, or the best, Italian sausage sandwiches.

Smoked provolone can sometimes be difficult to find. Regular provolone works just fine in this cheese sauce. If you’re hankerin’ for that smokiness, you can cold smoke the cheese if you have a smoker.

Pulled Pork Tater Tot Nachos

The Multi-Purpose Cheese Sauce

This smoked provolone cheese sauce would also be great as a dip. You could add a few chopped green chiles. Or even mix in some Rotel tomatoes, adding a little heat.

This sauce is great over ‘normal’ nachos too. You know, the ones made with tortilla chips!

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Kitchen Bottle Condiment Set 3 Hole Dispenser Lid Plastic Squeeze for Sauce Mustard Ketchup 12 oz. / 340 ML.

Also try my amazing creamy nacho cheese sauce.

Pulled Pork Tater Tot Nachos
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Smoked Provolone Cheese Sauce

This smoked provolone sauce adds great flavor (and texture) to any recipe you need a cheese sauce.
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword cheese, sauce, smoked
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Calories 671kcal
Author From The Slow Roasted Italian

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
  • Whisk in the flour and continue whisking for 2-3 minutes until the flour is cooked.
  • While still whisking, slowly pour in the milk.
  • Add the cheese, salt and pepper.
  • Stir often until the cheese is melted and the mixture is smooth.
  • Keep warm until ready to use.

Notes

Store any unused sauce in the fridge.

Nutrition

Calories: 671kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 37g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 31g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 132mg | Sodium: 1678mg | Potassium: 487mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 1734IU | Calcium: 1132mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Roasted Poblano Cream Sauce

This roasted poblano cream sauce is the perfect somewhat-spicy sauce for topping grilled chicken sandwiches. It’s also fantastic on burgers, pork, or used as a dip. It actually would work as a soup too. Want a little extra kick? Roast a jalapeno with the poblano and add it to the sauce when you blend it.

Grilled Chicken Fajita Sandwich

Perfect On Chicken

My first use for this roasted poblano cream sauce was over grilled chicken fajita sandwiches. It adds a wonderful southwestern flavor and creaminess to any dish that it’s used on. Feel free to use any pepper you wish if poblanos aren’t your thing. I like them since they aren’t too spicy but also have more flavor than bell peppers.

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Also try my roasted poblano slaw.

Grilled Chicken Fajita Sandwich
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Roasted Poblano Cream Sauce

This roasted poblano cream sauce is the perfect somewhat-spicy sauce for topping grilled chicken sandwiches. It’s also fantastic on burgers, pork, or used as a dip.
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword creamy, peppers, roasted, sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Calories 909kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Brush the peppers with just a little bit of oil.
  • Roast the peppers in your oven under the broiler or on your grill over direct heat until charred.
  • Remove from heat and place in a bowl.
  • Cover the bowl with foil and let the peppers rest for 10 minutes.
  • Carefully remove the foil (there might still be some steam) and remove the skin from the peppers.
  • Remove the stem and seeds.
  • Place all ingredients into a blender. Blend until creamy smooth.
  • Pour mix into a saucepan and heat over low heat.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

You can also make the sauce using green bell peppers or even jalapenos!

Nutrition

Calories: 909kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 81g | Saturated Fat: 45g | Cholesterol: 256mg | Sodium: 1633mg | Potassium: 1236mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 4471IU | Vitamin C: 306mg | Calcium: 357mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Beer Cheese Sauce

Oh me. This beer cheese sauce has lots and lots of uses, from a dip for pretzels or chips to topping hot dogs or burgers, or even over pasta. We served it warm with warmed pretzel balls and a few Tostistos Scoops. Some Fritos would be good too. Everything disappeared in minutes! This sauce is so good you’ll be tempted to grab a straw down the whole lot in no time!

Beer Cheese Sauce

I Like A Little Heat

Adjust the heat to your tastes. I like this sauce nice and spicy. For a thicker beer cheese sauce, just let it cook a little longer.

This sauce is also great on baked potatoes.

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Geedel Rotary Cheese Grater, Kitchen Mandoline Vegetable Slicer with 3 Interchangeable Blades, Easy to Clean Rotary Grater Slicer for Fruit, Vegetables, Nuts

Also try my other version of cheese sauce. It has a nice horseradish kick.

Beer Cheese Sauce
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Beer Cheese Sauce

Oh me. This beer cheese sauce has lots and lots of uses, from a dip for pretzels or chips to topping hot dogs or burgers, or even over pasta.
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword beer, cheese, sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 3 cups
Calories 622kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add the beer to a saucepan over medium heat and bring to a simmer.
  • Combine the cheese and flour in a bowl and add to the beer along with the remaining ingredients.
  • Stir until the cheese is melted completely and is of the desired thickness.
  • Serve warm.

Notes

Good beer makes for a good beer cheese sauce!

Nutrition

Calories: 622kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 51g | Saturated Fat: 30g | Cholesterol: 162mg | Sodium: 715mg | Potassium: 221mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1795IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 624mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Herb Dipping Sauce

I made this herb dipping sauce as a sauce for rosemary chicken wings. Turns out it also makes a great salad dressing. And it’s great as a chimichurri-like sauce for grilled meats. It definitely packs a nice herby flavor. That was the point!

Rosemary Chicken Wings with Herb Dipping Sauce

A Different Kind Of Dipping Sauce

The herb dipping sauce really complemented the herby flavor of the chicken wings. You instead of dipping the chicken into the sauce you could brush it directly onto the chicken. Split chicken breasts or quarters, grilled to perfection and brushed with the sauce is absolutely divine (and different)!

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I could not find fresh oregano so I used dried. Fresh would definitely go with the ‘fresh’ theme of this sauce, so if you have it, use it. Just start with a little taste to see if you need to add more.

Also try my mango-basil dipping sauce.

Rosemary Chicken Wings with Herb Dipping Sauce
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Herb Dipping Sauce

Although I made this herb dipping sauce as a sauce for rosemary chicken wings, it also makes a great salad dressing or a chimichurri-like sauce for grilled meats. It definitely packs a nice herby flavor. 
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword dipping sauce, herbs
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 cups
Calories 183kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Process garlic in a food processor for 20 seconds.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and process until smooth. Add more oil as desired.

Notes

Stir again before using.

Nutrition

Calories: 183kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 1507mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 3072IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 382mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Firecracker Dipping Sauce

Looking for a wing or chicken finger dipping sauce for your heat-loving friends? Well, here it is. This firecracker dipping sauce has a nice garlicky flavor. With smooth buttermilk. And a big kick from roasted jalapenos. The flavor is fantastic, but you will get the heat. Believe me. Adjust the heat by adding/removing more jalapenos. Or heck, add some habaneros and really, really kick it up a log!

Firecracker Dipping Sauce

It Is Spicy

I used 4 large jalapenos in this firecracker dipping sauce and the result was probably a little hot for the average person. Actually, not “probably”… it was hot. Sometimes you get really hot peppers and sometimes they aren’t quite as hot. That’s why it is good to taste as-you-go. I’m ok with it being pretty hot, as long as I can still enjoy the dish.

I almost always use Blue Plate mayonnaise in the dishes I make. I think it is the best around. If you can’t find it locally you can pick it up online for a fair price.

Blue Plate Real Mayonnaise, Homestyle Mayo For Chicken Salad to Deviled Eggs, 30 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Blue Plate Real Mayonnaise, Homestyle Mayo For Chicken Salad to Deviled Eggs, 30 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)

For a somewhat tamer dipping sauce, check out our Buffalo wing dipping sauce. It still has a kick, but your heat-fearing friends will find it to still be fantastic. Also try my copycat of Chick-fil-A’s chicken finger dipping sauce or my chili dipping sauce.

Chicken Fingers using the Vortex
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Firecracker Dipping Sauce

Looking for a wing or chicken finger dipping sauce for your heat-loving friends? Well, here it is. This firecracker dipping sauce has a nice garlicky flavor. With smooth buttermilk. And a big kick from roasted jalapenos.
Course Dipping Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword dipping sauce, spicy
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 70kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Roast the jalapenos on your grill or under your broiler.
  • Let cool slightly. Remove the stem and seeds and chop fine.
  • Place all ingredients into a blender and process until smooth.

Notes

Stir before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 70kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 222mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 147IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Buffalo Wing Dipping Sauce

Visit my other site, For The Wing, for all things chicken-wing!

Blue cheese, although great, can be a little strong to us. So, we were a little skeptical about all the blue cheesiness that was in this recipe for a Buffalo wing dipping sauce. Well, the sauce is fantastic. No more Ranch dipping sauce for us. This is the only sauce we’ll ever need or make.

This sauce has a great bite from the blue cheese with just a little heat. Nice and cool for hot wings. Don’t skimp and use a cheap blue cheese dressing. Get the real stuff. And if you’re worried it might be too blue cheesy, substitute Gorgonzola cheese.

Cholula Original Hot Sauce, 12 fl oz
Cholula Original Hot Sauce, 12 fl oz

Also try my blue cheese dressing.

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Buffalo Wing Dipping Sauce

Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 cup
Calories 247kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Six in the Suburbs

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the cream cheese, dressing and hot sauce into medium bowl.
  • Microwave for 1-2 minutes until melted.
  • Whisk mixture until creamy smooth.
  • Fold in the blue cheese.

Notes

This sauce gets better with time.

Nutrition

Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 3124mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 358IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 292mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Sweet-n-Spicy BBQ Sauce

If you’re looking to make a big batch of a tomato-based BBQ sauce that is out-of-this-world good, you’ve found it. This sweet-n-spicy BBQ sauce is great to play around with depending on your tastes, too. It goes on smooth, has hints of sweetness and smoke, and a little heat. Well, it can have a lot of heat depending on how much hot sauce you decide to add.

Sweet-n-Spicy BBQ Sauce

Perfect For Those Backyard BBQs

We slathered some of this great sweet-n-spicy BBQ sauce onto some grilled chicken breasts last night for dinner. It made for some great eats, that’s for sure! I made sure to make extra, too. The leftover chicken (drenched in more sauce) will go onto pizzas and quesadillas. This sauce is also excellent as a dipping sauce for grilled smoked sausage!

This recipe makes about 2 quarts, enough for 16 bone-in chicken breasts… or thereabouts!

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Kitchen Bottle Condiment Set 3 Hole Dispenser Lid Plastic Squeeze for Sauce Mustard Ketchup 12 oz. / 340 ML.

Also try my Sriracha BBQ sauce.

Sweet-n-Spicy BBQ Sauce
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Sweet-n-Spicy BBQ Sauce

If you’re looking to make a big batch of a tomato-based BBQ sauce that is out of this world good, you’ve found it. This sweet-n-spicy BBQ sauce is great to play around with depending on your tastes, too. It goes on smooth, has hints of sweetness and smoke, and a little heat.
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword barbecue, sauce, spicy, sweet
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 2 quarts
Calories 2252kcal
Author Based on a recipe from the Insane Chicken

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Combine all ingredients in a large saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  • Simmer for 15-30 minutes or until the desired thickness is obtained.

Notes

Store in the fridge until ready to use. Stir before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 2252kcal | Carbohydrates: 571g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 7445mg | Potassium: 5122mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 543g | Vitamin A: 3045IU | Vitamin C: 45mg | Calcium: 694mg | Iron: 16mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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New Star Foodservice 28560 Smiley Faces Squeeze Bottle Set, Plastic, Red, Yellow, and Clear, 12 oz

Pizza and Pasta Sauce

This is my go-to red sauce. I use it on everything from pizza, to pasta, to meatballs. I always make a double batch of my homemade pizza and pasta sauce and freeze some for later. It is packed with tomato flavor and has the perfect herb flavor. There’s a healthy dose of garlic and shallot to add that richness you want. I am a big fan of this sauce.

Homemade Pizza and Pasta Sauce

Thicker Or Thinner. Your Call

Depending on what you use this sauce for, you might want to puree it slightly in a blender. Or use a blender stick. We prefer our homemade pizza and pasta sauce a little thicker and chunky, even if we use it on pizzas. It’s not tomato juice. I want to not only taste the tomato I want to see it and bite into it!

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Also try my pantry pizza sauce.

Homemade Pizza and Pasta Sauce
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Homemade Pizza and Pasta Sauce

A great tasting sauce ready in no time. Perfect for pizza or pasta.
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Keyword pasta, sauce
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 62kcal
Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 3-5 cloves garlic chopped
  • 2-3 shallots chopped
  • 3 tablespoon fresh thyme chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried)
  • 3 tablespoon fresh marjoram chopped (or 1 tablespoon dried)
  • 1 cup dry white wine
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 can chopped tomatoes
  • 1 small can tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons fresh basil chopped (or 2 teaspoons dried)

Instructions

  • Heat oil over high heat.
  • Add garlic, shallots, thyme and marjoram and saute for 3 minutes.
  • Add wine and reduce by 1/2, about 3 minutes.
  • Add the two cans of tomatoes.
  • Simmer, stirring often, for 7 minutes.
  • Add 1/2 -3/4ths of the can of tomato paste, sugar, and hot pepper flakes.
  • Simmer an additional 7 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add salt and pepper to taste and add the basil, cook another 1 minute.

Notes

Refrigerate sauce until ready to use. It also freezes well.

Nutrition

Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 97mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 407IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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