http://www.parentsplace.com/fun/thanksgiving/gen/0,3476,10306,00.html Samples: Marinated Mushrooms and Onions This is a great do ahead recipe that is sure to thrill all of the mushroom fans in your life. Not only can you make these far in advance, they actually taste better if they marinate for a few days. 12 ounces button mushrooms, cleaned and stemmed 1/3 cup olive oil 1/3 cup balsamic vinegar 3 minced garlic cloves 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper (or to taste) 1/4 teaspoon mexican oregano salt and pepper 1 large spanish onion, sliced into rings red and green pepper flowers (see garnishes) Place the mushrooms in a flat serving dish. Place the rest of the ingredients, except the red and green pepper flowers into a small heavy saucepan. Bring the ingredients to a boil and cook until the onions soften. Pour the marinade over the mushrooms and arrange the onion slices around the mushrooms attractively. Let the mushrooms marinate at room temperature for 4 hours, stirring frequently. Refrigerate for at least 24 hours. Garnish with red and green pepper flowers. Corn with Chiles This is a very easy side dish with a great color that is more savory than hot. Commercial canned green chiles are not hot at all. For those of you that like your dishes with a bit of zing, substitute hot pepper oil for the olive oil. If you cannot find hot pepper oil, use a dash or two of tabasco. 20 ounces frozen corn 1 small diced onion 3 tablespoons olive oil 4 ounces canned green chiles salt and pepper to taste red pepper flowers (see garnishes) Defrost the frozen corn and drain. Saute the onion in the oil for 2 minutes, then add the corn and peppers. Cook until the corn and onions are tender. Add salt and pepper and serve hot. Judy "MsChile" Howle Flavors of the South; Recipes for "heat lovers" http://www.ebicom.net/~howle Hot and Spicy Food Editor at Suite 101 http://www.suite101.com/topics/page.cfm/462