Miscellaneous with fruit

4 large red bell peppers 1/2 lb fresh ricotta (1 cup) 2 tablespoons snipped chives salt & freshly ground black pepper 1 plum tomato , peeled seeded and finely[...]

12 slices French bread (use good quality fresh bread) 8 ounces cream cheese 6 ounces tomato jam (may be found at specialty stores) or 6 ounces your favorite[...]

3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil 2 pounds ground beef, lean 1 large onion finely chopped 1 each garlic clove finely chopped 3 medium tomatoes and 2[...]

1 lrg Cauliflower , broken into medium florets 2 med Potatoes (or possibly a second cauliflower) (up to 3) 8 Tbsp. Vegetable oil 3 med Onions , finely minced[...]