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ÅSPArKLe PLenTy
To clean my microwave I put a cup
of water inside and heat it for three
minutes or until boiling. The steam
loosens any dried food, which
becomes a snap to wipe off.
Megan Wells, Centerville, UT
simple, affordable way to prevent
dust buildup.
Mary A. Lee, Ocala, FL
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I run a lint roller over all of my lamp
shades every few weeks. It’s a
ÅOne FOr THe BOOKS
For a great keepsake from a
concert or show, turn the ticket
stub into a bookmark. Just
laminate, punch a hole in the top
and add a ribbon.
M. Clark, Ft. Myers, FL
easy italian
sausage pie
Makes 8 servings prep 20 minutes cook 5
minutes Bake at 375° for 1 hour, 15 minutes
1;pound;mild;Italian;sausage,
cut;into;1-inch;pieces
5 eggs
1;package;( 10;ounces);frozen;chopped
spinach,;drained
2;cups;shredded;mozzarella;cheese
2/3;cup;ricotta;cheese
1;shallot,;finely;chopped
1/2;teaspoon;black;pepper
1/2;teaspoon;garlic;powder
1/4;teaspoon;salt
1;package;( 15;ounces);refrigerated
ready-to-roll;pie;crusts
1;egg;beaten;lightly;with
1;tablespoon;water
( Heat oven to 375°. Place sausage in
a nonstick skillet over medium-high
heat and cook 5 minutes, until browned
on all sides.
) In a large bowl, combine sausage, 5
eggs, spinach, mozzarella cheese, ricotta,
shallot, pepper, garlic powder and salt.
Line a 9-inch pie plate with 1 of the pie
crusts. Spoon in the sausage-and-spinach
mixture. Top with the remaining pie crust;
seal and crimp edges. Poke a few holes in
the center of the pie crust and brush with
the egg-water mixture.
* Bake at 375° for 1 hour, 15 minutes.
Let stand 10 minutes before slicing.
This is a family favorite that is great for company as well. Mary D. Bradish, Epping, NH
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