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Italian Confetti Pasta Salad

By: Jeri Mortinson 

"This recipe is so easy to make, and always such a hit! It is great for backyard barbecues. For best results, chill overnight."

Original Recipe Yield 6 servings

Ingredients

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 1/2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
• 2 cups colored rotini pasta
• 1 cup chopped tomatoes
• 1/2 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
• 1/2 cup sliced black olives

Directions

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Rinse in cold water, and drain.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together mayonnaise, vinegar, salt, black pepper, and garlic until well several hours. Stir gently before serving.blended. Mix in basil. Add pasta, tomatoes, bell peppers, and olives; fold gently until mixed. Chill

   Red Potato Salad with Sour Cream and Chives

    

   By: Jen 

   "This is a delicious creamy potato salad recipe. Fresh chives add the perfect touch."

   Ingredients

   

   • 6 large red potatoes
   • 1/2 cup sour cream
   • 1/2 cup plain yogurt
   • 1/4 cup fresh chives, finely chopped
   • 1 teaspoon salt
   • ground black pepper to taste

   Directions

   1. Scrub potatoes (don't peel). If large, cut in half or in quarters. Boil potatoes in their skins until fork-tender. Drain, dry and cut into 1/2 inch cubes.
   2. In a salad bowl, combine the potatoes, sour cream, yogurt, and chives; toss gently to coat. Add salt, and pepper to taste; refrigerate until chilled.

   
   

   Nutritional Information

   Amount Per Serving  Calories: 206 | Total Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 7mg 
   serves 10
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   Tomato rice soup is made with crushed tomatoes, water or chicken broth, celery, parsley, bay leaf, and other seasoning.

   Cook Time: 25 minutes

   Total Time: 25 minutes

   Ingredients:

5. 2 cans (14.5 ounces each) tomatoes, or 1 quart home-canned tomatoes, crushed
6. 2 cups water or chicken broth
7. 1/4 cup chopped celery with leaves
8. chopped fresh parsley
9. 1/2 bay leaf, crumbled
10. 1/2 teaspoon salt
11. 1/8 teaspoon pepper
12. 1/4 cup uncooked long grain rice

Preparation:

Bring tomatoes, water and seasonings to a boil in a large saucepan. Add rice and cook 25 minutes or until rice is tender. Taste and add more salt and pepper to taste. Tomato Rice Soup serves 4.