"We dined on Red Pepper stuffed Beef Tenderloin with Mushroom Sauce, which is in my cookbook “Soulful Helpings”, found in chapter 5 the Heart of the Matter." My idea of socializing and having relationships during my days as a practicing alcoholic was spending as much time with my best friend as was humanly possible. That friend was unconditionally always there for me, never judged me and almost killed me before our relationship ended. Alcoholism makes one paranoid and fearfu

Cheese Stuffed Mushroom Caps 20 large white mushrooms (2 to 2½ inches in diameter) ½ cup finely chopped plum tomatoes ¼ cup finely chopped green onions ½ cup grated cheddar cheese ½ cup grated Swiss cheese 1 tbsp. lemon juice ¼ cup miracle whip ¼ cup mayonnaise 1 clove garlic crushed ½ tsp. Herbes de Provence ½ tsp. lemon herb seasoning by Mrs. Dash ½ tsp. lemon pepper seasoning ¼ tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper 1 tbsp. dried parsley ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated Pre-heat oven to 400°

Seriously Sloppy Turkey Sliders 3 tbsp. olive oil 1 medium onion chopped finely 4 stalks celery chopped finely 1 medium red pepper chopped finely 1 medium green pepper chopped finely 2 large carrots diced 4 cloves garlic crushed 3 pounds ground turkey or chicken 1 28- ounce can diced tomatoes 1 14- ounce can tomato basil spaghetti sauce 1 10-ounce can drained mushroom pieces ½ cup ketchup 2 tbsp. vinegar 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 tbsp. molasses 2 tsp. Tabasco sauce ¼ cup

Start your festive Christmas party off with these easy tasty appetizers. Sure to delight all your quests. Appetizers can act as an icebreaker at any party. Your appetizers should be tempting, colorful and presented attractively. The preparation time should be easy and simple, allowing you to have them prepared ahead of time so you can enjoy yourself and not be stuck in the kitchen when you have guests. Ask different guests to pass the appetizer platter around the room allowi