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"A great appetizer created for RSC#7. If you have never tried eggplant before this recipe will win you over! This makes a huge batch, so feel free to half it if you are not feeding a large crowd. Or can also freeze the extras to have on hand for another day."

Ingredients: cinnamon, cloves, eggplants...

"Since I have been back in NZ I have had the chance to go through my old Cuisine magazines. There are some fantastic recipes in them, this is based on one by Julie Biuso. Great with bread and cheeses/meats."

Ingredients: fresh mint, lemon juice...

"Looking for something different to do with your summer green beans? This is one to try. As stated by the author, "This spread is fantastic served on crusty bread, crackers, or rice cakes. From the Barbara Kingsolver Book: 'Animal, Vegetable, Miracle' which I highly recommend reading. I was greatly inspired by her family's year long..."

Ingredients: fresh basil leaves, hard-boiled eggs...

"This tastes a lot like liver pate, but it is completely vegetarian. Use this as an appetizer with crakers and raw vegetables, or as a sandwich spread."

Ingredients: eggs, fresh parsley...

"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...

"In Tuscany, they puree garlicky fresh fava beans and it is slathered over crispy rounds of crostini and served as an appetizer, Fordhook lima beans have a similar taste and texture! This simple appetizer is wonderful with a glass of sparkling wine like proseco or sauvignon blanc. ;) A scattering of paper thin radish slices provides a juicy crunch..."

Ingredients: pecorino cheese, dried chile pequins...

"This dip or spread is not just for picnics. It is equally good in the garden or in the kitchen! Serve this with an assortment of fresh, crisp, vegetable crudités and bread sticks. Add thinly sliced salami, crumbled feta and herb-marinated olives and you have a feast."

Ingredients: salt & freshly ground black pepper, fava beans...

"I have yet to try this recipe, but it was given to me on a message board and sounds delicious!"

Ingredients: pumpkin pie spice, sugar...