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"The secret to my spanakopita is 3 kinds of onion - red onion, spring onions and leek. If you are lacking one, just add more of the others, but this is the 'secret ingredient' to an excellent pie. Enjoy!"

Ingredients: eggs, extra virgin olive oil...

"This baba ganoush recipe is from Williams-Sonoma's Small Plates by Joanne Wier, published 1998"

Ingredients: ground cumin, eggplants...

"When I got my George Foreman grill, I made up this recipe to be like the ones that I had bought. It has been a big hit with everyone."

Ingredients: deli turkey, deli ham...

"This recipe goes back a long time, it makes two 12-1/2 x 8-inch disposable pans, I use my Kittencal's Italian Tomato Pasta Sauce and Parmesan Meatballs for this but you may use your favorite homemade sauce, you will need about 8 cups of pasta sauce or a little more if desired, chili flakes is only optional I like to add them in for some heat, you may adjust the amount to suit your taste or omit..."

Ingredients: ziti pasta, fresh ground black pepper...

"This is a wonderful change from your everyday spaghetti and meatballs, I make this with my Kittencal's Italian Tomato Pasta Sauce and Parmesan Meatballs *and* Kittencal's Italian Melt-In-Your-Mouth Meatballs but of coarse you may use your own favorite meatball and pasta sauce or use two 28-ounce jars of purchased spaghetti sauce, really you can use any amount of spaghetti sauce and meatballs you desire. Prep time does not include..."

Ingredients: eggs, mozzarella cheese, oil...

"Sandwich big enough to feed a crowd. You can make this up to 24 hours ahead, and just unwrap, slice and enjoy. Perfect for picnics."

Ingredients: cider vinegar, pepper...

"This is a great late night snack or party spread! It comes from Taste of Home magazine."

Ingredients: crackers, mushroom stems and pieces...

"I don't live in South Philadelphia, but my neighbor did. He tells me this is as close to the 'real deal' as you can get... (actually he says better, because Tony Luke's cooks the broccoli rabe too much)Tony Luke's is a walk-up sandwich joint down at Front and Oregon in South Philadelphia...You don't get more "South Philly"..."

Ingredients: cracked black pepper, fresh parsley...

"These were an experiment I did for tonight's meal and I think they turned out pretty well. They aren't out and out low fat but the only fat used is extra virgin olive oil so it is a good fat and a little bit of fresh Parmesan cheese and you could use the reduced fat version of that if desired. So, far better than deep fried French fries."

Ingredients: dried basil, dried oregano...

"This is a delicious Greek stew that I have adapted for the crock pot. The spices give it the characteristic Mediterranean flavour and the sauce is divine. The eggplant will be very soft, and some pieces may even have melted into the sauce. This is terrific served over a thick pasta, like penne or rigatoni."

Ingredients: cinnamon, lean stewing beef...

"Delicious and addictive!
Serve with cheese or as an after-dinner nibble.
Recipe from Lucy Waverman."

Ingredients: granulated sugar, honey, salt...

"This is my new favourite recipe for pizza dough; it's so easy and works so well. I was watching a recent episode ("Pizza Party") of his show and went to the web as soon as it was over to get the recipe. Here it is, but the instructions are different than what you'll find on the web as I use my heavy-duty mixer rather than make this..."

Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, warm water...

"Why throw away the rest of that good, dense loaf you picked up at the bakery the other day? This is what the Italians do with day-old (or older) bread. Simply delicious!!!"

Ingredients: cucumbers, salt & freshly ground black pepper...

"Quick and easy, but oh so good! A family favorite. I prefer homemade Italian Dressing (my variation of Homemade Italian Salad Dressing, see my review there) but others in the family prefer store bought."

Ingredients: ham, pepperoni, turkey...