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6 Goodies to Bake & Give: Upside-Down Apple-Pecan Pie

If you think the best gifts of the holiday season come right from your cozy kitchen, we've got some great recipes you'll want to check out. Muffins, pies, tarts...you just know that every sweet treat you bake for a good friend, neighbor, or church bake sale is savored and appreciated.

Take a peek at all of these baked goodies. We'll bet you find at least one that's sure to please!

 

Upside-Down Apple-Pecan Pie

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We think this combination pecan pie and apple pie is simply outstanding. Bake it in a pretty pie plate that is part of the gift as well! Look below for the complete recipe, from 101 Blue-Ribbon Desserts cookbook. 

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Upside-Down Apple-Pecan Pie

1/2 c. butter, softened
1-1/2 c. pecan halves
1-1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
2  9-inch pie crusts, unbaked
1/2 c. sugar
2 T. lemon juice
1 t. vanilla extract
3 T. all-purpose flour
1 T. apple pie spice
1-1/8 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. nutmeg
3 c. Honey Crisp apples, peeled, cored and sliced
3 c. Swiss Gourmet apples, peeled, cored and sliced

Spread butter in the bottom and up the sides of a 9" deep-dish pie plate. Arrange pecans over butter, flat-side up, to cover pie plate. Sprinkle brown sugar over pecans. Place one crust on top; press into pie plate. In a large bowl, combine sugar, lemon juice, vanilla, flour and spices; mix well. Add apples; toss until coated. Spoon apple mixture evenly into crust. Add remaining crust. Fold over edges and crimp together; pierce several times with a fork. Bake at 450 degrees for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees; bake for another 45 minutes. Remove from oven; let stand until bubbling stops. While pie is still hot, invert a plate over pie and flip pie over onto plate. Pecans are now on top. Serve warm. Serves 8.

We Need Your Recipes...New Cookbooks Coming Soon!

Whether it's a recipe for a big batch of Grandma's favorite snowball cookies, or your all-time favorite recipe for pumpkin pudding, we want them all!

From tailgating to bonfires, cookie swaps to sledding parties, you're making snacks, treats, and every kind of delicious dish to keep the party going -- and making new memories too! Our next cookbook will be jam-packed with those recipes and family stories. We'd love if one (or more!) of them was from you.

We couldn't make our cookbooks without you, and your most cherished recipes and memories make for some of our most cherished books. There's nothing better than seeing something of your own in a published book...plus, you'll receive a FREE copy of the cookbook when it's published!

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5 Crafty Ideas for Snow Days

Remember the excitement you felt when school was called off? All those crossed fingers, spoons under your pillow and jammies worn backwards were worth it...it's a snow day!

These days, when your little ones are back from sledding, snowman-building and general frolicking, it's good to have a few projects on hand to make the most of the time together. With just a little something special to enjoy while you sip your hot cocoa (or coffee!), you'll be ready to watch the flakes pile up outside. Let it snow!

 

Memory Frame Necklace

 

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Memory Frame Necklace
We can't resist a vintage hankie at the flea market...this simple idea gives the sweetest parts new life! This fun idea and lots more can be found in our book, Fun-to-Fashion Jewelry.

Poster board
Vintage linen remnants
1-1/2" square photo frame pendants
Spray adhesive
Jump rings
Needle-nose jewelry pliers
Charms
Necklace chains

Trim poster board and a linen piece to fit each photo frame pendant. Working in a well-ventilated area, use spray adhesive to adhere the linen piece to the poster board. Once dry, insert into the frame pendant. Use jump rings to add charms and to attach finished frame to necklaces.

 

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Rounding up your Christmas cookies & candy!

Is it time to pull out the cookie cutters, vanilla and sprinkles yet? The calendar tells us that this week is prime cookie-baking and candy-making time. Plenty of holiday season to wrap, give and munch all those homemade treats...what's on your list this year? 

So tell us...

What are your favorite CHRISTMAS COOKIE & CANDY Recipes?
Share 'em all in today's Recipe Round-Up!

 

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 We love these chewy, fruity cookies...perfect for cookie swaps and trays to share!

 

White Chocolate-Cranberry Cookies
Enjoy this recipe from our cookbook, All Though the Seasons...it was shared by Shawna Brock from Elgin Air Force Base, Florida.

1/2 c. butter, softened
3/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1 egg, beaten
1 t. vanilla extract
1-3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1 t. baking powder
1/2 t. baking soda
1 c. sweetened dried cranberries
1/2 c. white chocolate chips

Beat butter in a large bowl at medium speed with an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add sugars, beating until combined. Add egg and vanilla, beat until smooth. Combine flour, baking powder and baking soda; gradually add to sugar mixture, beating well. Stir in cranberries and chocolate chips. Shape dough in to 1-1/2 inch balls; place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 14 minutes or until golden. Remove to wire racks to cool. Makes 2-1/2 dozen.

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What's cookin' in your slow cooker?

As the weather turns snowy, there's no better time to get dinner going in the morning. After a long day, you'll come home to a slow-simmered summer...pure comfort! Whether it's a hearty roast, a soup or stew to warm you to your toes or even a sweet ending that cooks up in a few hours, we'd love for you to share it today. 

So tell us...

What are your favorite
WINTERTIME SLOW-COOKER recipes?
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This recipe was published in our cookbook, 101 Slow-Cooker Recipes,
and is a great way to chase the chill away.  

Chipotle Shredded Beef
Lisa Bett of Thousand Oaks, California shared this recipe with us. She writes, "My family asks for this often and it smells so good while it's cooking! Add a side of beans and dinner is served."

2-1/2 lb. beef chuck roast,
    trimmed
14-oz. can diced tomatoes
7-oz. can chipotle sauce
4-oz. can diced green chiles
1 onion, chopped
2 T. chili powder
1 t. ground cumin
2 c. beef broth
salt and pepper to taste
6 to 8 6-inch corn tortillas,
    warmed
Garnish: shredded Cheddar
    cheese, shredded lettuce,
    sliced black olives, chopped tomato

Place roast in a slow cooker. Top with remaining ingredients except tortillas and garnish. Cover and cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours. With 2 forks, shred roast in slow cooker; stir well. Spoon into warmed tortillas; add desired garnishes. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

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Vickie & Jo Ann's Favorites: French Onion Soup Bowls

 

Bowls full of bliss
Soup Suppers will never look the same

There's something about soup that always hits that supper sweet spot. Hot & steamy beef stew or rich & creamy potato soup, a bowl of something warm just satisfies.

Of course, you can't really get more decadent or tasty than golden, cheesy French onion soup. It just so happens that we've found the best French onion soup bowls ever. Their timeless design is perfect for serving up perfect portions.

So grab these amazing soup bowls today, sprinkle on lots of cheese and ladle up some love.

 

Buy your bowls today

 

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Vickie & Jo Ann's favorites, hand-picked goodies just for you!

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Happy New Year!

Wishing you the very best in 2014!

 

 

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What's on your Christmas Day buffet?

Almost all recipes have a place in our memories, whether from the first time we made them or from a special occasion of which they were always a part. Some of these most special recipes are served on Christmas day, whether for a homemade breakfast or for dinner later that day. Few days hold so many memories and recipes that add flavor.

So tell us...

What are your favorite CHRISTMAS-DAY RECIPES?
Share 'em all in today's Recipe Round-Up!

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This recipe for sweet Feliz Navidad Casserole from the Big Book of Holiday Cooking is a tasty changed from the usual baked Christmas ham. Warm and spicy beef paired with gooey cheese and zesty chiles makes for one hearty and delicious casserole.

 

 

Feliz Navidad Casserole

This recipe was shared with us by our friend Tracee Cummins of Amarillo, Texas. Tracee says, "I originally clipped this recipe out of the local news paper. I've of course changed it over the years to include my family's favorite ingredients. It's a real Christmas Day winner!"
 
1-1/2 lbs. ground beef
1 onion, chopped
10-3/4-oz. can cream of chicken soup
10-oz. can red enchilada sauce
4-oz. can diced green chiles
2 t. ground cumin
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
3 c. shredded Mexican-blend or Monterey Jack cheese, divided
10 8-inch flour tortillas
Garnish: chopped tomatoes, sliced green onions

Brown beef and onion in a large skillet over medium heat; drain. Stir in next 6 ingredients; simmer for 10 minutes. Spread 1⁄3 of meat sauce in a greased 13"x9" baking pan. Sprinkle with one cup of cheese. Add a layer of tortillas, tearing tortillas to fit pan and completely covering the sauce and cheese. Repeat layers, ending with remaining sauce and cheese. Bake, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, or until bubbly and cheese is melted. Garnish with tomatoes and onions. Serves 8.

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Share Your Christmas Cookie & Candy Recipes

 

Whether you're making cookies & candy to give, swap or just enjoy all season long, we know you'll be making your favorites. What better time to whip up batch after batch than at Christmastime? You might want to consider doubling your recipes, especially if you want some leftover for Santa...all those treats go fast this time of year!

 

So tell us...

What are your favorite CHRISTMAS COOKIE & CANDY Recipes?
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 This recipe for sweet Sugar Cookie Mittens from our 14th Christmas book is a tradition we bake up Christmas season. So pretty sitting on our buffet, they're almost too cute to eat. Add a glass of milk and you're off to cookie heaven.

 

 

Sugar Cookie Mittens

This recipe was shared with us by our friend Tina Knots of Cable, Ohio. Tina says, "Everybody needs a dependable cut-out cooke recipe for Christmas...this is mine! I collect cookie cutters, and this recipe works so well with them."
 

2 c. plus 6 T. butter, softened
1-1/3 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten
2 T. plus 2 t. vanilla extract
5 c. all-purpose flour
4-1/2 c. powdered sugar
6 T. butter, melted
6 T. milk
2 T. vanilla extract
1 T. lemon juice
Optional: few drops food coloring

Blend 2 cups butter and sugar together; stir in eggs and 2 teaspoons vanilla. Add flour; mix until well blended. Shape into a ball; cover and chill for 4 hours to overnight. Roll out dough 1⁄4-inch thick on a lightly floured surface; cut out with cookie cutters as desired. Arrange cookies on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes, until golden; cool. To make Frosting: Combine powdered sugar, milk, remaining butter (melted), remaining vanilla, lemon juice and food coloring, if using, in a medium bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until smooth. Frost cookies when cool. Makes 4 dozen.

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Vickie & Jo Ann's Favorites: Elf on the Shelf Bubble Nightlight

What a bubbly personality
An elf on the shelf you don't have to move

Christmas is full of traditions, and the Elf on the Shelf is one of our favorites. He's keeping tabs on everyone and reporting back to the big guy up north...will you make the nice list this year?

We just love the mischievous look on this elf's face and no need to move him from room to room, since he keeps watch from any outlet in your house.

Bring home a bright new holiday tradition today.

 

See just how cute he is:
Get your night light today!

 

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Visit Our Guest Blogger in Gramma's Kitchen!

Today, our Gooseberry Patch Guest Blogger series continues with a few wintertime comfort food recipes sure to warm you and your family up!

Tina from Gramma's in the Kitchen is sharing a few favorite
Gooseberry Patch recipes today...take it away, Tina!

 

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'Tis the season for comfort food...the Winter season that is!

You know those kind of days....when you come in from the cold and you are frozen to the bone. Nothing warms you up like good, hearty, comfort food!

 

Gooseberry Patch's  Slow Cookers, Casseroles and Skillets is the cookbook I turn to the most because it's packed, cover to cover, with down-home, tried and true, recipes that will warm you from your head to your toes!

Not only that, each page contains a helpful tip to use in your kitchen, whether it be to enhance your recipe, plan a festive meal, add a little country decor to your home, or make your meal more fun and memorable for your family.

You'll find three sections in this cookbook..

• Savory Slow Cookers
• Cozy Casseroles
• Speedy Skillets

Each section has their own sections...

• Just 5 Ingredients
• Easy Family Meals
• One Dish Dinners

 

You are guaranteed to find many recipes that you and your family will enjoy! So, come on in from the cold and sit down to a family dinner from Slow Cookers, Casseroles and Skillets!

Here are a few sample recipes that our family enjoyed...

Smoky Mountain Skillet

1/4 cup oil
5 to 6 potatoes, peeled or
    unpeeled, and cubed
1 onion, chopped
salt and pepper to taste
12 oz can roast beef and gravy
1/2 cup water

Heat oil in skillet; add potatoes, onion, salt and pepper. Cook over medium heat until potatoes are tender and golden. Add roast beef in gravy and mix in well; stir in water. Cover skillet and cook over low heat for 15 to 20 minutes. Serves 5 to 6.

 

Heavenly Chicken 

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
8 oz pkg sliced Swiss cheese
2 10 3/4 oz cans cream of chicken soup
1-3/4 cup stuffing mix
1 cup butter, melted

Place chicken breasts in a lightly greased 13" x 9" baking pan. Arrange cheese slices over chicken, covering to edges. Spread soup over cheese, extending to edges. Sprinkle with stuffing mix. Drizzle melted butter over stuffing. Cover and bake at 300* for one hour. Uncover; continue baking for one additional hour. Serves 6.

 

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Thanks so much for stopping by today to share these comforting recipes, Tina!

Join us back here in a few weeks for another guest post, and if YOU would like to contribute, just drop us a note. We'd love to hear about a Gooseberry Patch recipe that you love or that you've tailored especially for your family.

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Welcome February!

Add a little sweetness to your desktop
with our February wallpaper!

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You can also download it in a few different sizes from our website.

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If you're downloading from our website, you can follow these instructions to install Gooseberry Patch Desktop Wallpaper on your computer:

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Cranberry Scones with our Guest Blogger!

Today, our Gooseberry Patch Guest Blogger series continues
with a recipe you'll love sharing with family & friends...
or keeping all to yourself!

Kristin from Delightful Country Cookin'is sharing a favorite
Gooseberry Patch recipe today...take it away, Kristin!

 

Oooooh, don't you just love January?  The cool mornings, brisk wind, and occasional snow storms just give me the warm and fuzzies. :) I think what's so wonderful about the winter months is that they give us an excuse to stay indoors, bundle up, and eat delicious baked goods.  At least, that's what I do...

On cool January mornings, I love to start my mornings off with hot tea and something hearty and delicious.  Cereal just doesn't cut it anymore for me.  Sometimes I like pancakes, sometimes biscuits and jam, sometimes breakfast casserole, but nothing goes better with hot tea than scones.   

And these scones are...well...let's just say that
"delicious" is an understatement.

These come from one of my favorite Gooseberry Patch cookbooks of all time - Made from Scratch.  This book has recipes for all meals and all occasions.  My book is filled with notations about the different recipes I've made and what we thought about them. 

Our favorites so far - Garlic and Vegetable Pasta, Meringue Kisses, Strawberry Shortcake, Dilled Chicken, Extra Special Biscuits, Hamburger Stroganoff, Quick Sourdough Bread, Three Layer Chocolate Cake, and of course...Cranberry Scones!

These are so easy to make. After mixing together your sugar, flour, baking powder, and baking soda, use a pastry cutter or fork to cut in some chilled butter.  Your goal is to make it look like coarse crumbs by the time you are done.

Toss in some dried cranberries...

...and then stir in some buttermilk.

Throw your crumbs on the counter and knead everything until it forms a soft ball.

Divide into two and pat into 8-inch circles onto a baking sheet. I recommend lining the baking sheet with parchment paper first. Cut each circle into eight wedges, but don't separate them.

Brush the tops of each circle with buttermilk and sprinkle on some sugar.  Bake until golden!

These are delicious warm (that's why my picture is missing a few :), but they also keep well for a few days in an airtight container. It's the perfect wintertime breakfast!

 

Cranberry Scones
adapted from Gooseberry Patch's Made from Scratch

1 cup sugar, divided
2 1/2 cups flour
2 1/2 t. baking powder
1/2 t. baking soda
3/4 cup chilled butter, sliced
1 cup dried cranberries
1 cup buttermilk, divided

Combine 2/3 cup sugar, flour, baking powder, and baking soda in a large mixing bowl; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.  Fold in cranberries; stir in 3/4 cup buttermilk until just moistened.  Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead 6 to 8 times; divide dough in half.  Pat each half into an 8-inch circle on an ungreased cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.  Cut each circle into 8 wedges (do not separate).  Brush tops with remaining buttermilk; sprinkle with remaining sugar.  Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes or until golden.  Serves 16.

 

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to share this yummy recipe, Kristin!

Join us back here in a few weeks for another guest post, and if YOU would like to contribute, just drop us a note. We'd love to hear about a Gooseberry Patch recipe that you love or that you've tailored especially for your family.

 

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What's Simmering in YOUR Slow Cooker?

Snowy winter days spent braving the wind and chill are here, and there's no better time to come home to a slow-simmered supper. Meals like this are how comfort food got its name, isn't it? Whether it's a hearty pot roast, a sippable soup or something spicy to warm you to your toes, we'd love for you to add it today. 

So tell us...

What are your favorite
WINTERTIME SLOW-COOKER recipes?
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This recipe was published in our cookbook, 101 Slow-Cooker Recipes,
and is a great way to chase the chill away.  

Chipotle Shredded Beef
Lisa Bett of Thousand Oaks, California shared this recipe with us. She writes, "My family asks for this often and it smells so good while it's cooking! Add a side of beans and dinner is served."

2-1/2 lb. beef chuck roast,
    trimmed
14-oz. can diced tomatoes
7-oz. can chipotle sauce
4-oz. can diced green chiles
1 onion, chopped
2 T. chili powder
1 t. ground cumin
2 c. beef broth
salt and pepper to taste
6 to 8 6-inch corn tortillas,
    warmed
Garnish: shredded Cheddar
    cheese, shredded lettuce,
    sliced black olives, chopped tomato

Place roast in a slow cooker. Top with remaining ingredients except tortillas and garnish. Cover and cook on low setting for 8 to 10 hours. With 2 forks, shred roast in slow cooker; stir well. Spoon into warmed tortillas; add desired garnishes. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

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Party-Perfect Appetizers!

Whether you watch the ball drop at home (like us!) or head out to ring in the new year at a party with friends, everyone loves a little finger food. We love to make a meal of appetizers any time of year, but there's something about snacking on New Year's Eve that inspires us to make something special.

So tell us...

What are your favorite
NEW YEAR'S EVE APPETIZER recipes?
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This recipe appears in our cookbook, 101 Easy Entertaining Recipes, and
is a fun twist on an old favorite! 

Italian Egg Rolls
These extra-special appetizers were shared by Carolyn Scilanbro from Hampton, Virginia. She writes, "Everyone loves egg rolls! These are stuffed with sausage and spinach for an unexpected twist...yummy!"

1/2 c. onion, chopped
1/2 c. green pepper,
    chopped
2 t. oil
1 lb. ground sweet or hot
    Italian pork sausage
2 10-oz. pkgs. frozen spinach,
    thawed and drained
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
3 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 t. garlic powder
14-oz. pkg. egg roll wrappers
olive oil for deep frying
Garnish: pizza sauce, warmed

In a skillet over medium heat, sauté onion and green pepper in oil. Remove to a medium bowl and set aside. Brown sausage in skillet; drain and combine with onion mixture. Add spinach, cheeses and garlic powder; mix well. Top each egg roll wrapper with 3 tablespoons of mixture; roll up, following directions on egg roll package. Heat 3 to 4 inches oil in a deep fryer. Add egg rolls a few at a time, frying until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with pizza sauce for dipping. Makes 8

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Wrapping Things Up This Week?

If you have presents left to wrap or little gifts to deliver, our printable tags are sure to come in handy! See both collections below and download from our friends at Scribd.

Gooseberry Patch Christmas 2011 Tags

Gooseberry Patch Christmas Tags

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Dip into the Christmas Cookie Jar!

It seems like no matter what other traditions your holiday celebrations include, one that we all share is Christmas cookies!

This Menu of the Week comes from our cookbook,  Christmas Cookie Jar, and while we don't recommend making a meal of these recipes, they are sure to add a sweet touch to your get-togethers this Christmas. 

(Although you COULD eat cookies for dinner...we won't tell! You are a grown-up and that's one of the perks.)

No matter whether you're baking for your family, a cookie swap at church or just the jolly old elf stopping by, you'll find a recipe in Christmas Cookie Jar that you'll be happy to share. Not just for the holidays either, the recipes in this cookbook will make you the hero of the next bake sale!

As always, when you follow us on Twitter, you'll get an additional recipe EVERY DAY of the week. Want to see more?  Visit our Recipe Collection and find lots more from Christmas Cookie Jar there!

 

Click links or photos below to view the recipes...enjoy!

Low-Sugar Cut-Outs
Shared by Virgina Watson from Scranton, Pennsylvania

Frosted Ginger Creams
Shared by Judy Adams from Wooster, Ohio

Butterscotch Cheesecake Bars
Shared by Marsha Konken from Sterling, Colorado

Chocolate Peppermint Drops
Shared by Diana Decker from Kerhonkson, New York

Turtle Pecan Bars
Shared by Janet Allen from Hauser, Idaho

Gumdrop Jewels
Shared by Stacey Roth from Clark, Missouri

 

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