1. Wash and trim the okra and pack the pods vertically into a 3-quart canning jar. 2. Toss the prunes with the onion slices and place the mixture on top of the okra. Place the apricots on top of the prunes and onions and tuck the thyme sprig, red pepper and... - 35.7117

Broil or roast the bell peppers until skin is blackened all around. Cool and peel; remove stems and seeds. Cut into square bite size pieces. Cut the tomatoes, artichoke hearts, salami, pepperoni and provolone cheese into bite-size pieces. Combine all chopped... - 37.0513

1. Fan out the sliced meats on a platter, placing a slice of cheese between every few slices of meat. 2. Garnish with olives and drizzle with olive oil. - 23.5308

In a medium bowl combine olive oil, wine vinegar, Italian seasoning, salt, black pepper, and garlic. Drain chick peas; add to dressing. Mix lightly. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours. Just before serving, line a 2 1/2-quart serving bowl with lettuce... - 35.6951

In a large bowl, thoroughly combine pasta, sauce, vinegar and oil. Add remaining ingredients; mix well. Serve chilled. - 28.9536

Combine zucchini, cauliflower, and green onion in a shallow container. Pour Italian salad dressing over vegetables, and toss lightly. Cover and chill at least 4 hours. Combine marinated vegetables and next 5 ingredients in a large bowl; toss gently. Sprinkle... - 28.4501

On a large serving platter, arrange sliced tomatoes in two rows down the center. Arrange slices of meats and cheeses all around edge of platter. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese cubes over tomatoes; sprinkle olives over platter. Garnish with fresh basil leaves. - 31.7146

1. To make dip, place blue cheese, ricotta cheese, provolone cheese and sour cream in a bowl and mix well to combine. Stir in chives, lemon juice and black pepper. Cover and chill until required. 2. To make crisps, place zucchini and eggplant in a colander,... - 36.3662

Choose an assortment from the above; arrange on a pretty tray or lazy susan. Selection should be made for flavor contrast and eye appeal - 24.0678

Cook spaghetti according to package directions; rinse and drain. Place spaghetti in a large serving bowl. Drain and rinse kidney beans and chick peas. Add to spaghetti with olive salad and parsley. Add half of the ham, provolone cheese, hard salami and... - 37.9003

Place beef in plastic bag. Add 1/3 cup of the dressing, turning to coat beef. Close bag securely; marinate in refrigerator 1-2 hours. Cut bread lengthwise in half. Combine remaining dressing and olives; spoon over bottom half of bread. To assemble, place... - 38.7241

Place shrimp, cheese, olives and onions in large shallow dish. In small bowl or jar, combine remaining ingredients except salami and pepper; mix well. Pour over shrimp mixture Cover; refrigerate 6 hours or overnight, stirring occasionally. Add salami and... - 34.2597

Cut oven roasted turkey breast slices into 3 x 1/2 inch strips; fold strips crosswise in half and stuff into holes of black olives. Layer 3 slices turkey salami alternately with 2 slices Provolone cheese. Cut stack into 8 wedges. Repeat with remaining... - 40.369

Dressing: In a small bowl combine all ingredients for dressing; set aside. Marinated Vegetable Mixture: In glass or stainless-steel bowl combine cauliflower, asparagus, artichoke hearts, cocktail onions, and anchovies; pour dressing over vegetable mixture... - 32.5809

Combine oil, vinegar, capers, oregano, salt, garlic powder and pepper; set aside. Cook spaghetti according to package directions. Rinse and drain. Place in a large serving bowl. Add kidney beans, chick peas, salad olives, parsley and reserved oil-vinegar... - 36.636

Cut eggplant into 1/2-inch (1 cm) thick slices. In colander, sprinkle eggplant with salt; toss to coat and let drain for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, place peppers on greased grill 4 to 6 inches (10 to 15 cm) from medium-hot coals or on medium-high setting. Grill,... - 42.2059