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Appetizer of the Week – Baby Spinach ‘n Bacon Salad

March 18, 2023 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, CooksRecipes | Leave a comment
Tags: Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, Baby Spinach 'n Bacon Salad, Baby Spinach Greens, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Dijon Mustard, Fat Free Salad Croutons, Food, Garlic Cloves, recipes, Red onion, Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener, Turkey Bacon, Water, White Vinegar

This week’s Appetizer of the Week is a Baby Spinach ‘n Bacon Salad. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Baby Spinach Greens, Fat Free Salad Croutons, White Vinegar, Water, Dijon Mustard, Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener, Turkey Bacon, Red Onion, and Garlic Cloves. Included is the recipe for the Dressing. There’s 80 calories and 6 net carbs per serving. The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2021! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Baby Spinach ‘n Bacon Salad
Baby spinach leaves are wilted in a warm bacon vinaigrette dressing. Perfect for any time of year.

Recipe Ingredients:
1 (7-ounce) bag baby spinach greens*
1/2 cup fat free salad croutons

Dressing:
1/4 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons Splenda® Granulated No Calorie Sweetener
5 slices turkey bacon
1/4 cup chopped red onion
2 garlic cloves, minced

Cooking Directions:
1 – Place spinach greens in a large mixing bowl. Remove any undesirable leaves or large stems. Add croutons. Set aside.
2 – Make dressing. Blend together vinegar, water, mustard and Splenda® Granulated Sweetener in a small mixing bowl. Set aside.
3 – Finely slice bacon into small strips. Place in a medium saucepan and fry over medium-high heat until crispy (approximately 3 to 4 minutes).
4 – Add onion and garlic and cook over medium-high heat 1 to 2 minutes.
5 – Add vinegar mixture and simmer 1 to 2 minutes. Pour over spinach and croutons. Toss well. Serve immediately.
Makes 4 (1 cup) servings.

Tip: Regular fresh spinach may be used in place of baby spinach but will result in a less delicate salad.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories: 80; Calories from Fat: 35; Total Fat: 4g; Saturated Fat: 1g; Cholesterol: 10mg; Sodium: 620mg; Total Carbs: 8g; Dietary Fiber: 2g; Sugars: 1g; Protein: 5g.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/diabetic/baby_spinach_’n_bacon_salad_recipe.html

California Asparagus Spring Rolls with Sweet Red Chili Dipping Sauce

March 18, 2023 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Appetizers, CooksRecipes | Leave a comment
Tags: Appetizers, California Asparagus Spring Rolls with Sweet Red Chili Dipping Sauce, Californiai Asparagus, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Dipping Sauce, Dry Roasted Salted Peanuts, Food, fresh Bean Sprouts, Fresh Ginger, Fresh Mint Leaves, Mango, recipes, Red Pepper, Vietnamese Dried Rice Paper

Here’s a recipe for some California Asparagus Spring Rolls with Sweet Red Chili Dipping Sauce. To make this recipe you’ll be needing California Asparagus, fresh Mint Leaves, Mango, fresh Ginger, Red Pepper, Dry Roasted Salted Peanuts, fresh Bean Sprouts, and Vietnamese Dried Rice Paper. Also included is the recipe for the Dipping Sauce which needs Asian Sweet Chili Sauce and one Lime. The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2023! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

California Asparagus Spring Rolls with Sweet Red Chili Dipping Sauce
Recipe courtesy of California Asparagus Commission.

Recipe Ingredients:
Spring Rolls:
1 pound California asparagus
3/4 cup fresh mint leaves
3/4 cup cilantro leaves
1 mango or papaya
2-inch piece fresh ginger
1/2 red bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped dry roasted, salted peanuts
2 cups fresh bean sprouts
6 to 8 (8-inch) Vietnamese dried rice paper or spring roll wrappers

Dipping Sauce:
1/4 cup store-bought Asian Sweet Chili sauce
Juice of 1 lime

Cooking Directions:
1 – Prepare filling: Blanche asparagus in boiling salted water until tender to the bite, 3 to 5 minutes. Peel and julienne mango or papaya and ginger. Julienne bell pepper. Set aside with remaining filling ingredients.
2 – To assemble, fill a large bowl with hot water. Working with one wrapper at a time, slip rice paper wrapper into water until pliable, about 1 minutes
3 – Place wrapper on cutting board. In the center, put 3 to 4 asparagus spears with the tips coming off the end of the wrapper slightly, 3 to 4 mango or papaya slices, 3 to 4 pepper slices, 3 tablespoons sprouts, 2 tablespoons herbs, sprinkling of ginger and peanuts. Roll the wrapper from the bottom up, tightly. Leaving the ends open. Set aside and cover with a damp towel. Finish with remaining wrappers.
4 – When ready to serve, slice wrappers into 3 segments each and stand upright on a serving platter. Mix chili sauce and lime juice together. Serve along side the rolls as a dipping sauce.
Makes 24 servings.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/appetizer/calif_asparagus_spring_rolls_with_sweet_red_chili_dipping_sauce_recipe.html

Diabetic Side Dish of the Week – Herb Idaho® Potato Wafers

March 12, 2023 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, CooksRecipes | 2 Comments
Tags: baking, Clarified Butter, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Diabetic Side Dish of the Week, Food, Ida ho Potatoes, Kosher salt, Potatoes, recipes, Side Dishes, Whole Leaf Fresh Herbs

This week’s Diabetic Side Dish of the Week is Herb Idaho® Potato Wafers. To make this week’s recipe you’ll be needing Clarified Butter, Ida ho Potatoes, Whole Leaf Fresh Herbs, and Kosher Salt. The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2023! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Herb Idaho® Potato Wafers
Recipe courtesy of David Burke, Corporate Executive Chef of the New York Restaurant Group in New York City.

Recipe Ingredients:
1/4 cup olive oil or clarified butter
2 large Idaho® potatoes
1/2 cup finely chopped or whole-leaf fresh herbs*
Coarse or kosher salt to taste

Cooking Directions:
1 – Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Brush baking sheet lightly with clarified butter or oil.
2 – Peel potatoes; cut into thin, translucent slices using mandoline. Arrange half the slices on pan in single layer.
3 – Place 3 herb leaves or sprinkle 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon chopped herbs on each potato slice. Cover each with another potato slice; press to seal. Brush lightly with butter or oil; sprinkle lightly with salt.
4 – Bake about 15 minutes, or until potatoes are cooked, lightly browned and crisp.
Makes 4 servings.

*Use tarragon, cilantro, chives, sage, basil, rosemary or other available fresh herbs.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/4 of recipe): Calories: 246; Total Fat: 13g; Cholesterol: 33mg; Total Carbs: 31g; Protein: 3g; Sodium: 68mg.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/appetizer/herb_idaho_potato_wafers_recipe.html

Quick Rosemary-Garlic Flatbread

March 12, 2023 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Appetizers, CooksRecipes | 2 Comments
Tags: baking, BUITONI Refrigerated All Natural Pesto with Basil, BUITONI Refrigerated Freshly Shredded Parmesan Cheese, Cooking, CooksRecipes, Food, fresh basil, Garlic, Naan Bread, Olive oil, Quick Rosemary-Garlic Flatbread, recipes, Rosemary

Here’s another Delicious Appetizer Recipe from the CooksRecipes website, Quick Rosemary-Garlic Flatbread. To make this recipe you’ll be needing Naan Bread, Olive Oil, BUITONI Refrigerated All Natural Pesto with Basil, Rosemary, Garlic, BUITONI Refrigerated Freshly Shredded Parmesan Cheese, and Fresh Basil. The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2023! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Quick Rosemary-Garlic Flatbread
This rosemary, garlic and pesto-flavored flatbread is delicious, quick and easy to make. Great with pasta main dishes or a green salad. Drizzle with olive oil before serving, if desired.

Recipe Ingredients:
2 (9 x 7-inch) naan or flatbreads or 1 (15 x 10-inch) foccacia bread
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon BUITONI Refrigerated All Natural Pesto with Basil
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
2 tablespoons BUITONI Refrigerated Freshly Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1 tablespoon shredded fresh basil

Cooking Directions:
1 – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Position rack in the middle position in the oven.
2 – Place bread on jelly-roll pan or large baking sheet.
3 – Combine oil and pesto in small bowl; brush bread with mixture. Sprinkle evenly with rosemary, garlic and cheese.
4 – Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese melts and bread is beginning to brown. Remove from oven. Sprinkle with basil; drizzle with additional olive oil, if desired.
Makes 10 to 12 servings.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/appetizer/quick_rosemary-garlic_flatbread_recipe.htmlm

Appetizer of the Week – Nachos with a Twist

March 11, 2023 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, CooksRecipes | Leave a comment
Tags: Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, baking, Butterball Turkey Bacon, Cooking, Cooking spray, CooksRecipes, Food, Green Onions, Nachos, Nachos with a Twist, Ranch dressing, recipes, Shredded Colby Jack Cheese, Tortilla Chips

This week’s Appetizer of the Week is Nachos with a Twist. To make this recipe you’ll be needing Cooking Spray, Tortilla Chips, Shredded Colby/Jack Cheese, Ranch Dressing, Green Onions, and Butterball Turkey Bacon. The recipe is from the CooksRecipes website. At the Cooks site you’ll find a huge selection of recipes to please all Tastes, Diets, or Cuisines so be sure to check it out today for any of your recipe needs! Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2023! https://www.cooksrecipes.com/index.html

Nachos with a Twist
Ranch dressing replaces the salsa and crumbled pieces of cooked turkey bacon makes a flavorful change from ground beef in this easy to prepare appetizer.

Recipe Ingredients:
Non-stick cooking spray
4 cups tortilla chips
1 cup shredded Colby/Jack cheese
2/3 cup ranch dressing
1/4 cup thinly sliced green onions
1/2 cup cooked drained crumbled Butterball® Turkey Bacon (about 8 slices)

Cooking Directions:
1 – Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
2 – Place half of the tortilla chips on cookie sheet. Top with half of the cheese, ranch dressing, onions and bacon. Repeat layers.
3 – Bake 3 to 4 minutes or until cheese is melted. Remove from oven and let stand 2 to 3 minutes. Using a large spatula, carefully slide nachos onto large serving platter to serve.
Makes 8 appetizer servings.
https://www.cooksrecipes.com/appetizer/nachos_with_a_twist_recipe.html

Appetizer of the Week – Fresh Lime Salsa Picante

March 4, 2023 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management | Leave a comment
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This week’s Appetizer of the Week is a Fresh Lime Salsa Picante. Grab some Chips and Go! To make this week’s Appetizer you’ll be needing Plum Tomatoes, Onion, Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice, Jalapeño Peppers, Fresh Cilantro, and Chopped Fresh Parsley. There’s 12 calories and 6 net carbs per serving. The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2023! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Fresh Lime Salsa Picante
Six ingredients, plus a bit of chopping and refrigeration, are all that’s required to throw together this tasty homemade salsa! Add some pizzazz to your baked chips or use as a garnish or accompaniment with grilled chicken or fish.

Ingredients
Preparation time: 15 minutes

4 ripe medium plum tomatoes
1 large onion, peeled and diced
1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and minced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions
Yield: 3 cups
Serving size: 1/4 cup

1 – Chop tomatoes finely and place in bowl. Add diced onion, lime juice, jalapeño peppers, cilantro, and parsley. Stir and refrigerate until serving time. Serve with baked chips or as a garnish or accompaniment with grilled chicken or fish.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 12 calories, Carbohydrates: 7 g, Protein: 0 g, Fat: 0 g, Saturated Fat: 0 g, Sodium: 3 mg, Fiber: 1 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/snack/fresh-lime-salsa-picante/

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Strawberry Blueberry Salsa

March 4, 2023 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Appetizers, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management | Leave a comment
Tags: appetizer, Blueberries, Carrot, Chicken, Cider Vinegar, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Fish, Food, Green Bell Pepper, ground ginger, Jalapeno Pepper, Onion, Pork, recipes, salsa, Strawberries, Strawberry Blueberry Salsa

Here’s another recipe for a Salsa, Strawberry Blueberry Salsa. To make this Salsa you’ll be needing Strawberries, Blueberries, Green Bell Pepper, Carrot, Onion, Cider Vinegar, Jalapeño Pepper*, and Ground Ginger. The Salsa is 19 calories and 4 net carbs per serving. The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2023! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Strawberry Blueberry Salsa
You’ll love this fresh and fruity homemade salsa! Featuring peak-season berries, it’s a cinch to prepare and the perfect accompaniment to chicken, pork, or fish.

Ingredients
3/4 cup chopped strawberries
1/3 cup chopped blueberries
2 tablespoons chopped green bell pepper
2 tablespoons chopped carrot
1 tablespoon chopped onion
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon minced jalapeño pepper*
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions
Yield: 4 servings
Serving size: 1/4 of total recipe

1. Combine all ingredients in small bowl. Let stand 20 minutes to allow flavors to blend. Serve with grilled chicken, pork, or fish.

*Note: Jalapeño peppers can sting and irritate the skin, so wear rubber gloves when handling peppers and do not touch your eyes.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 19 calories, Carbohydrates: 5 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 1 g, Saturated Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 2 mg, Fiber: 1 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/snacks-appetizers/strawberry-blueberry-salsa/

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Appetizer of the Week – Pita Triangles

February 25, 2023 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management | Leave a comment
Tags: Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, Cooking, Diabetes, Diabetes Self Management, Dips, Food, Hummus, Pita Triangles, recipes, Whole Wheat Pita Breads

This week’s Appetizer of the Week is Pita Triangles. The only item you’ll need to make this dish is 6 four-inch Whole Wheat Pita Breads. Serve these with your favorite Hummus or Chilled Dip. The Chips are only 74 calories and 13 net carbs per serving. The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2023! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Pita Triangles
These whole wheat Pita Triangles are perfect for serving with hummus or other chilled dips!

Ingredients
Preparation time: 5 minutes

6 four-inch whole wheat pita breads

Directions
Yield: 6 servings
Serving size: 6 pita triangles

1 – Slice each circle of pita bread in half, then each half into three wedges, so that each pita bread yields 6 small wedges. Arrange pita triangles on a tray with chilled dips and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 74 calories, Carbohydrates: 15 g, Protein: 3 g, Fat: 1 g, Saturated Fat: 0 g, Sodium: 149 mg, Fiber: 2 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/snack/pita-triangles/

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Appetizer of the Week – Party Pizza Bites

February 18, 2023 at 6:02 AM | Posted in Appetizer of the Week, Appetizers, diabetes, diabetes friendly, Diabetes Self Management | Leave a comment
Tags: Appetizer of the Week, baking, Canned Biscuits, Cooking, Food, Green Pepper, Grilling, Ground Round, Party Pizza Bites, Pizza Sauce, recipes, Red Pepper, Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, Snacks

This week’s Appetizer of the Week is Party Pizza Bites. This week’s recipe is perfect for any party or tailgate! To make this recipe you’ll be needing Ground Round, Pizza Sauce, Canned Biscuits, Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, Green Pepper, and Red Pepper. Then get ready to enjoy! These are 138 calories and 11 net carbs per serving! The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2023! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Party Pizza Bites
In the mood for pizza but don’t want all the fat, carbohydrate and sodium of a store-bought slice? You can’t go wrong with these tasty homemade morsels — with only 12 grams of carbohydrate per serving, they’re a healthful way to satisfy your craving.

Ingredients
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Baking time: 20–25 minutes

Cooking spray
1 pound ground round
1 cup pizza sauce
1 can (12 ounces) biscuits plus 1 can (4.5 ounces) biscuits (15 biscuits total)
4 ounces finely shredded light mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup finely diced green pepper
1/4 cup finely diced red pepper

Directions
Yield: 15 pizza bites
Serving size: 1 pizza bite

1 – Preheat oven to 375°F. Coat muffin tins with cooking spray and set aside. (Do not use paper or foil liners.) Brown and drain ground round. Stir in pizza sauce. Set aside. Place one biscuit in each of 15 cups in the tins. Press the dough across the bottom and up the sides of each cup to form a dough cup. Fill the dough cups with meat sauce. Sprinkle with cheese, then top with diced green and red pepper.

2 – Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until biscuit edges are golden and cheese is melted. Using a spoon, loosen edges and remove from muffin tins promptly.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 138 calories, Carbohydrates: 12 g, Protein: 9 g, Fat: 6 g, Saturated Fat: 2 g, Sodium: 258 mg, Fiber: 1 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/snacks-appetizers/party-pizza-bites/

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Cucumber Love Bites

February 14, 2023 at 6:01 AM | Posted in Appetizers, Diabetes Self Management | Leave a comment
Tags: Appetizers, Chickpeas, Cooking, Cucumber, Cucumber Love Bites, Diabetes Self Management, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Food, Green Onions, Ground Black Pepper, Lemon juice, recipes, Red Pepper, Salt

Say “Happy Valentine’s Day” with these healthy Appetizers, Cucumber Love Bites. To make these Bites you’ll be needing Cucumber, Green Onions, Chickpeas, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon Juice, Salt, Ground Black Pepper, and Red Pepper. There’s 74 calories and 10 net carbs per serving. The recipe is from the Diabetes Self Management website where you can find a huge selection of Diabetic Friendly Recipes, Diabetes News, Diabetes Management Tips, and more! You can also subscribe to the Diabetes Self Management Magazine. Each issue is packed with Diabetes News and Diabetic Friendly Recipes. I’ve left a link to subscribe at the end of the post. Enjoy and Eat Healthy in 2023! https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/

Cucumber Love Bites
Decorated with edible Xs and Os, these delightful appetizers look like they came straight from Cupid! And with just 12 carbs per serving, they won’t put a big dent in your carbohydrate allowance.

Ingredients
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 7 minutes.

1 eight-inch cucumber
2 green onions
1 can (15 ounces) garbanzo beans (also known as chickpeas), rinsed and drained
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from 2 medium lemons)
Dash salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 medium red pepper

Directions
Yield: 20 appetizers
Serving size: 2 cucumber rounds

1 – Trim ends off cucumber and slice (unpeeled) into 1/4-inch slices and set aside. (Should yield about 20 slices.) Remove root tip from green onions, cut top 1/4 of green stalk off, and save. In a food processor or blender, combine beans, olive oil, lemon juice, green onions, salt, and black pepper. Process until mixture has the consistency of peanut butter. On each cucumber slice, spread approximately 1 tablespoon of bean mixture. To decorate, cut upper green part of reserved green onion stalks finely into “rings.” Then cut red pepper into 1-inch-long, thin slivers. Top each cucumber with 2 pieces of red pepper, crossing each other to form an “X”. Place one “ring” or “O” of green onion at center. Makes about 20 appetizers.

Nutrition Information:
Calories: 74 calories, Carbohydrates: 12 g, Protein: 2 g, Fat: 2 g, Saturated Fat: 0 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Sodium: 83 mg, Fiber: 2 g
https://www.diabetesselfmanagement.com/recipes/snack/cucumber-love-bites/

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