My husband loves the combination of Italian sausage and peppers so I am always looking for new ways to combine them. Try chicken or turkey sausage for a healthier option. Very tasty.

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You can use any combination of seafood you like, or try it with bite-size pieces of salmon or chicken. You can also substitute the stock for wine if you are making this for company.

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Here's a quick and easy dessert for the summer. It is great for a casual get together or serve in crystal glasses for a fancier affair.

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Make this little number as spicy as you want. Serve on a bed of rice and a mandarin salad.

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Summer is here and it's time to start grilling! Try with tasty salsa with grilled salmon, tuna, chicken or pork.

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Great for a quick lunch or snack.

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Slightly sweet, and super easy. Serve with stir-fried vegetables or a spinach and mandarin salad.

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A quick and versitile sauce, which would work for chicken and pork. Tastly and healthy - even the kids will eat it.

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I was reading the Holiday edition of Martha Stewart’s magazine when I saw Grasshopper tarts. I was looking for a dessert to make for a holiday dinner party. I glanced over the recipe and thought it was just too much for a busy mom with two busier kids. After a day or so, I came up with this version. It is a no-bake cheesecake with a brownie crust. I thank my grandmother for the brownie recipe. My mom’s copy is still in her handwriting.

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A simple appetizer that even the kids will like. Use left over chicken or even canned flakes of chicken if you like.

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The finished product may resemble the Martha Stewart version, but the foundation is different. I started with my grandmother's shortbread recipe and added from there. This is one of my contributions to this year's Christmas cookie exchange.

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This would be great for a potluck dinner. It makes a lot of sauce, so add as many meatballs as you like. For something a little fancier, brown stewing beef with mushrooms and pearl onions instead of the meatballs and canned mushrooms.

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This is a nice simple muffins with a touch of je ne sais quoi.

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I made this tonight, using the last of my thanksgiving turkey.

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I made this dish for Christmas Eve dinner for the whole family. It is quick to put together and looks and tastes like you spent all day cooking. My husband says the leftovers make a great sandwich.

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