Hot& Spicy Foods @ BellaOnline Monthly Newsletter Vol. One, Issue Five

Having a big crowd over for a football game? Serve pasta. The National Pasta Association (NPA) suggests Tamale Casserole, a Mexican-inspired dish featuring egg noodles, corn, black olives, cheese, chili powder, and tamales.

Thanksgiving is uniqely an American holiday, first celebrated in the early 1600's, Thanksgiving was proclaimed a national holiday in the 1800's. Although not a religious holiday, there is no better time to give thanks for family, friends and abundance.

Collard greens with ham hocks. A wonderfully delicious southern vegetable dish steeped in Sunday dinner and holiday tradition. Bella's host of African American Culture shares her special recipe.

FDA Advises Consumers About Fresh Produce Safety. As holiday season approaches you will be handling more food and may become careless because you are rushed. The Food and Drug Administration reminds consumers to practice safe food handling and preparation.

How would like to to help the Zagat folks with their new 2005 restaurant survey? Just log onto http://www.zagat.com and you will be able to review and rate your favorite or not so favorite New Jersey restaurants.

Weekly Alert for Hot and Spicy November 9, 2003 Issue

Faith, BellaOnlines Jewelry Making Host bring the spicy oven-fried chicken recipe to us. Some of the seasonings are garlic, sage and butter which are sure to send great "is dinner ready?" smells throughout the house.

Eva Owsian BellaOnline's Crochet Host says her spaghetti and hot link sausage meal is super easy. This is a great 'been shopping all day, gotta get dinner on the table' recipes. Add a green salad and a loaf bread and you have a full delicious meal.

Janet Boyer host on several BellaOnline Channels gave me this peachy avocado salsa recipe. It MUST be tried to be appreciated. The flavors just meld together. I made this salsa and found it to be absolutely delicious with pork.