Antipasto without balsamic crackers

400 gm corkscrew or similar pasta sea salt & freshly ground pepper olive oil juice of 1 lemon 1 garlic clove, crushed 2 heaped tbsp grain mustard 2 tbsp[...]

6 -8 ounces frozen crab , thawed (chilled cooked shrimp would also be fine) 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1 small cucumber , thinly sliced 1 (6 ounce) jar[...]

6 -8 ounces frozen crab , thawed (chilled cooked shrimp would also be fine) 1/2 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1 small cucumber , thinly sliced 1 (6 ounce) jar[...]

1 lb fresh tuna fillet salt and pepper 6 garlic cloves , smashed 2 -3 sprigs fresh oregano 2 -3 sprigs fresh marjoram 1/2 lb green beans , stems removed 1 1/2[...]

1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup tomato juice 1 cup rice uncooked 1 teaspoon basil dried leavees * 1 teaspoon oregano leaves dried 1/2 teaspoon salt optional 14[...]

1 lb mushroom , bases cut off 1/3 cup olive oil 1/2 cup water or 1/2 cup stock 2 garlic cloves , minced 2 lemons, juice of 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon dried thyme[...]

1 small eggplant , thinly sliced extra virgin olive oil , to baste slices 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes salt & freshly ground black pepper 1[...]

3 tablespoons lemon juice 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves 1 garlic clove , slightly crushed 1/8[...]

2 (14 ounce) cans whole artichoke hearts (drained) 2 cloves garlic 1 (12 ounce) can roasted red peppers (drained) 2/3 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley 1/4[...]

1 1/2 cups water 1/2 cup tomato juice 1 cup long grain white rice (not instant!) 1 teaspoon dried basil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)[...]

1 lb fresh tuna fillet salt and pepper 6 garlic cloves , smashed 2 -3 sprigs fresh oregano 2 -3 sprigs fresh marjoram 1/2 lb green beans , stems removed 1 1/2[...]

4 ounces medium whole wheat pasta shells 2 (16 ounce) jars giardiniera 1 lb fresh broccoli florets 4 ounces mozzarella cheese , cubed 4 ounces hard salami,[...]

3 c. of 3/4 inch cubes of blue, red, yellow and white-fleshed potatoes 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin extra virgin olive oil 3 Tbsp. lemon juice 1 x clove garlic ,[...]

1 lb mushroom , bases cut off 1/3 cup olive oil 1/2 cup water or 1/2 cup stock 2 garlic cloves , minced 2 lemons, juice of 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon dried thyme[...]

4 ounces medium whole wheat pasta shells 2 (16 ounce) jars giardiniera 1 lb fresh broccoli florets 4 ounces mozzarella cheese , cubed 4 ounces hard salami,[...]