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"My first culinary "success." This recipe came from a great book _Cucina Amore_, and is often requested by friends and family."

Ingredients: fresh basil, fresh cracked pepper...

"Here it is, my mom's FAMOUS Meatball recipe! This is THEE most requested of her for anything, anywhere! Whenever there is a shower, birthday, christening, etc., someone is asking for 150 to 200 of her famous meatballs. :) Of course, she always says yes! She is not one for "exact" measurements (a little of this, a dash of that), so I tried..."

Ingredients: eggs, garlic powder...

"I just found this on Recipegoldmine.com. Haven't made this yet, but they sound like an incredible appetizer for a cookout or picnic. Prep time includes 2 hour chilling time."

Ingredients: cucumbers, fresh basil...

"This well-known Greek 'meze' is good in so many different ways...read on..."

Ingredients: fresh dill, olive oil...

"This focaccia bread is sooo easy and tastes wonderful! Tons of herbs and seasonings, and tons of flavor!! Great to make sandwiches with! You can alter the toppings to your liking. I have made this with caramelized onions and sliced tomato on top...Mmmmmm!!!"

Ingredients: dried basil, dried thyme...

"This is a wonderful lemon-flavored pesto. This was my first taste of pesto and I've never gone back!

Update as of 2/13/04
I'm glad that you all like this. I freeze this now and keep it on hand for my spaghetti sauce or others sauces. It freezes great!"

Ingredients: lemon juice, olive oil...

"One of St. Louis's favorite soup recipes was recently printed in the Post-Dispatch. I remember going to St. Louis when I was young and my family going into the department store's restaurant for this famous soup. Enjoy! Famous-Barr's French Onion Soup"

Ingredients: dry white wine, gruyere cheese...

"Middle Eastern style spread for Pita bread. This recipe is very tasty and easy to make. This is a very popular dish in this region. The base is usually Chickpeas and Tahini, but the flavor added to the base vary widely from one chef to the next. Tahini is a sesame paste, you can usually find it in the Mediterranean section of your grocery store."

Ingredients: ground cumin, feta cheese...

"These Italian appetizers are crunchy and delicious dipped in a warm marinara sauce. They are very addictive! Make a bunch, you'll need to have a lot!"

Ingredients: eggs, cheese ravioli...

"A really great tapa that will get you many compliments. Really simple to make. The original recipe was by Roxanne. I have served this at many of my "Wine and Tapa" parties and was always pleased by the response."

Ingredients: marinated artichoke hearts, mayonnaise...

"This is a favorite with Italian-style grub.The recipe comes from Carrabba's Restaurant. They serve the spices on a small plate and the waiter adds olive oil, then you are set to dip your bread. YUM YUM! TIP: Chop all spices in small chopper and store them in a small container in the refrigerator, since a little goes a long way -- that way you can..."

Ingredients: dried oregano, dried thyme...

"I found this on the web and thought that it sounded wonderful."

Ingredients: chopped tomatoes, feta cheese...

"Great summer sandwich spread. This will keep in the fridge for 3-4 days."

Ingredients: pepper, cooked ham, mayonnaise...

"This is a delicious recipe, and one I have enjoyed many times. It would make an excellent appetizer for entertaining as well as a great dinner idea!"

Ingredients: pepper, dried oregano...