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"This is an adaptation of Paula Wolfert's quick method, made even faster by blanching the lemons first. We love it in all kinds of salads and as a low-fat alternative to olives."

Ingredients: coarse salt, lemons, olive oil...

"This makes a great gift! You may use fresh pomegranates or storebought juice. Adapted from a pomegranate site."

Ingredients: powdered fruit pectin, pomegranates...

"A quicker way to salt cure lemons. I use olive oil, because I use these for savory dishes. If you'd like to use yours in a dish where the flavor of olive oil will be out of place, feel free to use vegetable oil instead. Measurements are not critical. Use as many lemons as it takes to fill your jar, and as much salt and oil as it takes to cover..."

Ingredients: lemons, olive oil, salt...

"A wonderful old English Medieval recipe for rose petal jam or rather rose petal conserve, as this is a soft set jam. Serve this elegant and fragrant jam with scones, pancakes or use it to sandwich sponge cakes together........smells heavenly and tastes magical. Make sure that the rose petals you use are not exposed to traffic pollution or have been..."

Ingredients: rose water, rose petals...

"These are great beans to use in Bloody Mary's, or on an appetizer tray, or in your brown bag. I recommend starting with the 1/4 tsp. cayenne unless you know you really like the extra heat. Prep time does not include preparing the jars for canning."

Ingredients: dill, distilled vinegar...

"Of all the pickles prepared in the Middle East-and there are many of them - this is one of the most spectacular looking. A delight to serve with grilled and roasted meats. Be patient and resist the temptation to open the jar before they are ready! Once opened they will keep for 4-6 weeks in a cool place, if they last that long! From a favourite book..."

Ingredients: dates, garlic, salt...

"Based on an Iranian recipe."

Ingredients: cider vinegar, ground turmeric...

"Here's one I haven't tried yet but have been wanting to. Time to make does not include a steeping period of 24 hours."

Ingredients: cloves, cheesecloth, eggplants...

"I found this after I posted a recipe request. From http://www.arabicnews.com/recipes."

Ingredients: jalapeno pickling liquid, hot pepper...

"Great as a condiment or salad addition."

Ingredients: dried hot red chili peppers, jerusalem artichokes...