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Having an elegant holiday party? Here's your punch! It's reworked from Christmas with Southern Living 2004.

Hearty soup filled with vegetables and topped with fresh greens.  Perfect for a winter meal.

If you have the opportunity to go clamming you can start your meal with some freshly steamed clams served with melted butter.

Indulge in this heavenly fudge - once you have the basic recipe down you can add endless variations by adding other flavors, nuts and fruit.

Let everyone choose their favorite ingredients for these easy to make omelets.

Light and refreshing summer entree.

Load up on vegetables with this colorful vegetarian chili.  Sprinkle a little cheese on top or eat your bowl of chili with a yummy hunk of bread to make this a complete protein.  Chopped green onions also make a nice garnish.

Make these dumplings before you leave home and cook them at camp. They freeze nicely and are a great twist on the traditional "pot stickers".

Many of us look forward to having pumpkin pie once a year on Thanksgiving. However, you can enjoy pumpkin pie throughout the fall season, since pumpkins are in such ready supply. If you want a lighter desert, but still want all of the flavor of your traditional pumpkin pie, try making this simple pumpkin custard instead.

Marinating the beef for 30 minutes or so makes the meat tender and juicy - perfect for a summer cook-out.

Nothing warms a cold night like a great bowl of chili - this is truly a unique take on a great a traditional dish.

One word - Yum

Originally called Frogmore Stew this super easy, one pot meal makes the ideal a fun and festive camping dinner.  Even the pickiest eaters will love this.

This is great served with a homeade cocktail sauce that's super easy to whip up and can be made in varying heat levels to satisfy the mild in the group to the wild.