Quick Tips
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Give a family-style supper a touch of country charm. Set the mood by using tattersall dish towels as place mats and napkins. A textured tablecloth and chunky candles complete the effect.

Overcooked veggies? Purée and serve as a fancy side dish (no one has to know what you had in mind from the beginning!); or use the purée as a base for a cream soup.

Extra salad needn't be tossed away. Instead, use it to make this interesting chilled soup for the next day's dinner. Purée the salad, dressing and all, and add chicken or vegetable broth; chill well. Serve with a dab of sour cream or yogurt and a sprinkling of chives. Your family will be amazed!