Vegetable Casserole13 pounds zucchini, cut into 1/4 inch slices1/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons virgin olive oil1 1/2 cups water13 pounds eggplant, cut into cubes1/4 cup Italian herb seasoning1 gallon plus 9 cups canned peeled tomatoes, drained and chopped6 3/4 pounds l

Hot Chocolate Sauce1/4 pound semisweet chocolate, chopped2 tablespoons confectioners` sugar1 tablespoon sweet butter, choppedPlace all ingredients in a bowl with 1/4 cup hot water and place over a pan of hot water. Heat until the chocolate has melted, stir well and serve h

Le Cirque Spaghetti Primavera"It was a marriage of cuisines," says Bloomberg food and wine editor Peter Elliot, about Le Cirque chef Sirio Maccioni`s invention of Pasta Primavera. Elliot says the most authentic version, according to Maccioni, is from the "New York Cookbook" by

Broiled Shrimp in Beer2 cups beer1 tablespoon chopped chives1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley2 teaspoons dry mustard1/8 teaspoon garlic powder1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper2 pounds raw medium shrimpShell shrimp, except for tail

Strawberries with Mexican Chocolate Sauce1 pound strawberries, rinsed, dried, hulled    and cut in half or quarters3 ounces semisweet chocolate, chopped or morsels3 tablespoons Kahl?a2 tablespoons milk1 tablespoon light brown sugar2 teaspoons vanill

SpidersThese are fun decorations on a plate of goodies.Pretzel sticksRound crackersPepperoni slicesGreen olives stuffed with pimento or pitted    black olives, sliced Into small circlesSqueeze cheese or mustardFor each spider, cut 4 pretze

Country Ham with Brown Sugar Coating1 (10 to 12 pound) uncooked country ham1 (64 ounce) bottle apple juice2 teaspoons ground cloves2/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar2 1/2 tablespoons dry sherry, red wine, or cider vinegarPlace ham in a large container. Cover with wa

Nutella Cream Cheese Almond Pudding1/4 cup Nutella 2/3 cup heavy cream 2/3 cup granulated sugar 8 tablespoons cream cheese, softened 2 large eggs 4 large egg yolks1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon AmarettouCustard Glaze/u 11/4 cup Nutella1/

Cherry Cream Cheese Pie1 graham cracker crumb pie crust8 ounces cream cheese, softened1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk1/3 cup lemon juice, fresh or bottled1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie fillingLet cream cheese stand a room temper

Fried Cinnamon Apples4 tablespoons butter or margarine 4 medium size Granny Smith apples 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons waterIn large skillet over medium flame, heat butter.Meanwhile, core and peel apples; cut into 1 inch

Jell O Flavored Syrup1/2 small box cherry, peach, raspberry,    strawberry or other flavor1/2 cup boiling water2 cups white corn syrup (Karo Syrup)Dissolve Jell O in boiling water. Stir into corn syrup.Serve on pancakes, waffles, pound cake, etc.