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Pasta Salad
Ingredients:
8 oz. spiral pasta
2 tomatoes, sliced
2 green peppers, chopped
2 cucumbers, sliced
1 onion, sliced
1 cup mushrooms
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1 bottle of salad dressing

Directions:
Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and rinse with cold water. Mix all ingredients with pasta in a large bowl. Pour dressing over salad (as much as desired). Chill for 2 to 3 hours.

Grilled Sausage with Vegetables
Ingredients:
1 lb. green beans, trimmed and halved
1 lb. potatoes, quartered
1 onion, sliced
1 lb. smoked sausage, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/3 cup carrots
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon butter
1/3 cup water

Directions:
Preheat outdoor grill on high heat. Place all ingredients green beans, red potatoes, onion, and sausage on a large sheet of foil. Sprinkle with oil and top with butter. Season with salt and pepper. Tightly seal foil around the ingredients, leaving only a small opening. Pour water into the opening and seal tight. Place foil packet on the prepared grill and cook 20 to 30 minutes, turning once, until sausage is browned and vegetables are tender.