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"This appetizer proves that cheesecake is not just for dessert. Very good and the presentation of this is impressive. Enjoy! HELPFUL HINT: When cutting or seeding hot peppers, use rubber or plastic gloves to protect your hands and avoid touching your face. Prep time includes overnight refrigeration."

Ingredients: cornmeal, cream cheese...

"I make these every year when my pickling cucumbers are ready in my garden, they are really great pickles and so easy to make, add in more garlic and adjust the dill if desired --- these pickles develop in flavor with refrigeration time so allow them to chill at least 7 days or even longer before using, the longer the better, the pickles will keep for..."

Ingredients: cucumbers, fresh dill...

"I keep this on hand for hikes and snacks."

Ingredients: flank steaks, garlic powder...

"I can think of no better contribution a cucumber can make than becoming a pickle! This recipe is another handwritten family cookbook classic from my step-grandmother and great aunt, Agnes (oh, these convoluted Southern families ;). It is important to make sure your vinegar is of a high quality--don't go generic. We usually use Heinz brand. Also,..."

Ingredients: cucumbers, dill seeds, garlic...

"These are a very simple and pretty appetizer to make for any occasion! They are a great appetizer to prepare in advance."

Ingredients: cream cheese, flour tortillas...

"A deliciously simple and yet very tasty Spanish Tapas dish. The beauty of this recipe is that is steeps in the wine for 24 hours - making it very easy to plan ahead. Serve in an an attractive earthenware dish and sprinkle with chopped flat leaf parsley. I like to skewer these with toothpicks, to make it easier and less messy to eat! Do try to use very..."

Ingredients: dried bay leaves, rioja wine...

"My mom made these for me and I couldn't stop eating them. She got the recipe from a Taste of Home magazine."

Ingredients: pitted black olives, Italian salad dressing...

"Can you say super-hot-pickled-eggs? Not with one of these in your mouth! These are majorly hot, make sure you can handle it before you try it!"

Ingredients: dill seeds, distilled white vinegar...

"Recipe adapted from Isabell Shipard, author of How I Can Use Herbs in my Daily Life."

Ingredients: garlic powder, lentils...

"ZWT7, Italy. Marinated to piquant perfection, these olives are far from ordinary. To fully develop the flavor of garlic in the recipe, it is best to allow the olives to marinate for at least several days before serving.

Olives spiced with chillies make a delicious mezze dish in Syria, Lebanon, Jordan & Turkey. They are often served..."

Ingredients: dried red chilies, dried thyme...

"My partner Emmett and I were travelling in Florida and found these delicacies at a roadside stand. We were instantly hooked, and when we came home we set about to making our own. Emmett perfected the recipe the other week, and here it is."

Ingredients: garlic, peanuts, red peppers...

"Cheese spread that is great for parties as a cracker spread or as a veggie dip! Cook time is actually time to refrigerate!!!"

Ingredients: cream cheese, large-curd cottage cheese...

"From Victoria Boutenko's 12 Steps to Raw Foods. I haven't tried it yet and I have to give the library book back. I read in their newsletter that they tossed some crumbs from these crackers outside for the birds and in the spring flax started growing on the spot. Now that's *live* food!"

Ingredients: coriander seeds, flax seeds...

"An interesting recipe from Japan, this is nice for sandwiches. It's fun to vary the seasoning. You may like Caribbean Jerk, for instance, or Chinese Five-Spice Powder. A bit of liquid smoke? You can also vary the sweetener used. Be creative!

(Note: I found it necessary to cook the chicken longer than the recipe states. It should..."

Ingredients: fresh coarse ground black pepper, dried herbs...