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3 1/2 ounces sun-dried tomatoes2 tablespoons olive oil1 large yellow onion, chopped1 green bell pepper, chopped2 (8 ounce) bottles clam juice2 (14 ounce) cans diced tomatoes (no salt added)1 cup dry red wine (or substitute broth or tomato juice)4 garlic cloves, crushed4 tablespoons fresh herbs (such as thyme, rosemary or basil)2 bay leaves1/2 cup kalamata…

6 cups mixed salad greens1 cup halved cherry tomatoes1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, slicedDRESSING:1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1 tablespoon lemon juice1 tablespoon thinly sliced green onion1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon sugar1/8 teaspoon dried tarragonDash pepper

1 (16 ounce) package al fresco(r) All Natural Sweet Italian Chicken Sausage2 teaspoons olive oil1 cup chopped onion1 teaspoon minced garlic3/4 cup dry red wine1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes with Italian herbs, with juices1 teaspoon dried oregano1/2 cup light cream (table cream)1/2 pound uncooked linguine2 tablespoons shredded Parmesan cheeseFresh oregano leaves for garnish (optional)

2 cups shredded cabbage2 tablespoons finely chopped green pepper2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red pepper2 tablespoons finely chopped onion1/4 cup mayonnaise1 tablespoon sugar1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or cider vinegar1 tablespoon evaporated milk1/4 teaspoon salt1/8 teaspoon dill weed1/8 teaspoon paprikaDash pepper