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"All ingredients can be adjusted to suit taste. Add in some chopped peeled cucumber if desired. If you are not a ginger lover then omit the fresh ginger. Plan ahead this salad needs to chill for at least 2 hours before serving."

Ingredients: couscous, curry powder...

"A nice quick summer lunch, or can be served as an elegant appetizer salad. If you can find tuna in olive oil, it's well worth it in this recipe, but when draining the tuna, save the olive oil for the dressing. Cook time is actually chill time."

Ingredients: dried oregano, olive oil...

"You know how you make something once and then you are making it for the rest of your life? Well that's how this gets it's name. I HAVE to make it every Christmas or my family revolts! Don't be put off by the seemingly long list of ingredients - it's mostly opening cans! Can be made up to 3 hours ahead however only add dressing at..."

Ingredients: corn kernels, Dijon mustard...

"I originally got this recipie out of a shape magazine but I found the serving sizes far too large so I cut the peppers in half lengthwise and stuffed the halves instead of stuffing the whole pepper. I often sprinkle another cup of feta over the peppers just before they go in to bake."

Ingredients: couscous, dried oregano...

"From 'Real Simple' magazine."

Ingredients: sweet Italian sausage links, dried cranberries...

"I saw this on a holiday episode of 30-Minute Meals with Rachael Ray, and it looked like the most absolutely easiest and elegant nibbles to set out for your holiday guests. Will definitely not ruin their appetites."

Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, fennel seeds...

"A good winter time meal by itself."

Ingredients: fresh spinach, garbanzo beans...

"This is great for the holiday or anytime really. Great served with toasted french bread or water crackers for a festive treat."

Ingredients: garbanzo beans, lemon juice...

"I enjoy this scrumptious loaf time and again, including for Christmas dinner. Be sure to serve with Roasted Garlic Gravy (#203656) and a baked acorn squash, along with salad or sweet peas, for a real feast."

Ingredients: fresh parsley, onions...

"I would have never guessed that sweet potato and cheese went so well together. That is why this casserole tastes so good. The beans provide ample protein to make it a one-dish meal."

Ingredients: green peppers, low-fat cheddar cheese...

"A terrific side dish to serve with ham or roast chicken. This comes from chefs Rick Tramonto and Gale Gand but I found it in the Chicago Tribune some years ago. It's quite spicy so if you do not care for garlic, cumin or paprika please keep looking for a recipe that would suit you better than this one does :)"

Ingredients: ground cumin, fresh ground black pepper...

"I made this for our Christmas party and it was big hit! I made it a day ahead for maximum flavor. I used a large can of ripe olives since DH loves them. Cooking time is marinating time. While it may not meet the definition of a "true" antipasto, it is delicious and has just the right amount of ingredients."

Ingredients: pitted ripe olives, fresh mushrooms...

"This is a recipe that I created after being inspired by a TV show and the season. I posted it on my blog (www.baileytriplef.blogspot.com) on 12/27/10). For some reason, I am craving it today regardless of the summer heat. The recipe calls for canned beans, which is all I had on hand the day I created the recipe but you can use dried (soaked, etc.)..."

Ingredients: pepper, nonstick cooking spray...

"These savory little toasts is a favorite snack or appetizer with nutty crumbles of Parmigiano or Pecorino Toscano cheese. Fava beans, fresh arugula, both pureed and roughly chopped punctuates this spread with spice and texture. If you cannot find fava beans in your grocers freezer, you can also use frozen edamame but do not shell them."

Ingredients: fava beans, extra virgin olive oil...