Thanks so much for all the entries. Lots of ideas, lots of spice, lots of sassiness.... (no kidding -- 2 different people submitted a Sassy Sausage recipe.) We picked our top 3 and here they are.

Fabulous everyone!!! Trying November's recipes was absolutely delightful. We found a true winner that has earned a place in our own recipe notebooks, second place winner that was even better gobbled up cold as leftovers the next day and a third that inspired some experimenting, which proved the original recipewas definitely to be followed.

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And... we threw in 2 of our cans of the very superb 100% Moloka'i Coffee.

We would like to thank sgc789 for the winning entry Smoked Salmon and Wasabi Tempura Seaweed Crudites. They make an elegant appetizer or, a fancy snack. We love using the wasabi mayonnaise and salmon together for a nice blend of flavors.

We want to thank everyone for their wonderful recipes. The winner for December 2008 submitted THREE recipes in one: Pollo en Mojo Sauce Black Beans a la Cubano and Mojitos. I know you miss Trader Joe's Mojito sauce but this is a darn good substitute. In second place, a quick and easy dinner the whole family is sure to love and in third, a flavorful side dish for casual gatherings.