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1. "Cayene Diane's" Baba Ghannoush (Recipe ID: 819)

   Once you bake the eggplants, the food processor does all the work.  Baba Ghanoush is a puree of eggplant,garlic, Tahini, lemon juice, Olive oil and seasoning originating in the Middle East.

2. Avocado Chile Dip (Recipe ID: 820)

   Good variation on Guacamole.

3. Black Bean and Goat Cheese Nachos (Recipe ID: 744)

   Do you love nachos?  Then try this trendy combination; you won't want to go back to "plain ol' vanilla."

4. Caponata (Sicilian Sweet-Sour Vegetables) (Recipe ID: 792)

   Delicious dish that can be served as a appetizer, salad or vegetarian side dish.

5. Carrots and Olives a la Grecque (Recipe ID: 264)

   Easy version of the classic Vegetables a la Grecque

6. Celery (Recipe ID: 815)
7. Chicago Deep Dish Pizza (Recipe ID: 571)

   For those that like it "Chicago" style - full of ingredients and with thick crusts.

8. Cottage Cheese Herb Spread (Recipe ID: 101)

   This spread is also good with bread, crackers, or vegetables. Fast & fun.

9. Country Style Mushrooms (Recipe ID: 654)

   Simple dish perfect with afternoon tea.

10. Deep Fried Sweet Potato Balls (Recipe ID: 206)

    These are a perfect match with turkey or pork dishes, but they also make a terrific starter course when paired with a nice chilled Reisling or Gewurtztraminer.  The only difficult part is cutting the sweet potatoes, but they can be cut and kept in lemon water for hours before cooking.

11. Eggplant Salad (Ensalada de Berenjenas) (Recipe ID: 765)

    Delicious Spanish appetizer or salad- also vegetarian.

12. Eggplant Spread (Recipe ID: 686)

    Don Vito's version of "eggplant caviar."

13. Emperor's Mushroom Marinade (Recipe ID: 811)

    Nice appetizer for a party; a step up from most marinated mushrooms.

14. Grilled Marinated Zucchini (Recipe ID: 277)

    This is a really nice way to serve grilled squash, but cut and "fan" carefully because the charm is in the appearance.  Can be served hot or cold.

15. Guacamole (Recipe ID: 743)

    Guaca - mole, roughly meaning "green concoction."  The most important thing here is perfectly ripe avocados.  Not under ripe and not over ripe.  Flavorings can vary, but do not ruin your guacamole with the Americanized tendency to add mayonaise.

16. Herbed Olives and Onion Marinade (Recipe ID: 688)

    Wonderful recipe to flavor olives.  Great snack with cheese, bread and a glass of wine.

17. Jicama Mexicana (Recipe ID: 814)

    If you are not yet familiar with this root vegetable, it's time.  One species in the genus Pachyrhizus, Jicama is sweet, crunchy and a great alternative to chips for dipping.  It can be found in the produce department of most large food chains.  The lime and chili powder combined with the flavor and texture of the Jicama in this recipe is different and wonderful.  A little cerveza or cactus juice goes down well with it, as well.

18. Jugged Vegetables (Recipe ID: 174)

    "Jugged" is an old fashioned term for marinating food in a large container or "jug."

19. Low Fat Artichoke Dip (Recipe ID: 89)

    Low fat, eat right -live forever!

20. Marinated Mushrooms (Champinones en Escabeche) (1 review)
    (Recipe ID: 764)

    Nice appetizer or cocktail food- nice for vegetarians , as well.

21. Mother's Cheese Puffs (Recipe ID: 818)

    Retro party food from 1960s suburbia.

22. Pearl Onion and Fontina Picks (Recipe ID: 689)

    Sophisticated cocktail food or snack.

23. Pickled Relish Platter (Recipe ID: 690)
24. Salsa Chipotle (Recipe ID: 840)
25. Salsa Picante (Recipe ID: 838)
26. Texas Caviar (Recipe ID: 817)

    Great party dish.  A "caviar" that anyone can afford!

27. Tofu Dill Dip (Recipe ID: 821)

    Light, low fat and easy to make- and tasty.