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That’s where Fried Pickle Dip from “The Ultimate Pickle Lover’s Book” comes into play. While it’s short-changing the book (and pickle lovers) to only highlight the recipe that mimics one of our favorite State Fair foods, it has the buzz factor that hosts and guests love. (Funandrejs/Dreamstime/TNS)
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