There's nothing like focaccia warm from the oven. Although the dough takes some time to ise, the preparation work is virtually effortless. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon active dry yeast; 1 cup warm water; 1 tablespoon sweetener of choice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups whole wheat pastry flour, 1 cup unbleached white flour1/2 cup seeded and chopped plum tomatoes; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh basil, 1/4 cup finely chopped onions; 1 clove garlic, finely minced; 1/2 green pepper, finely chopped

Like most Indian appetizers, these crispy pastries are usually deep-fried, but phyllo pastry makes a fine substitute for fried dough. You might want to ration them, or they will disappear in minutes! Ingredients: Vegetable Filling: 2 medium onions,minced; 1 tablespoon ground coriander; 1/2 tablespoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1/2 lb thin-skinned potatoes, cubed; 1 pkt. frozen peas, thawed and drained; 1/3 cup chopped fresh cliantro or parsley; salt, to taste;  

(This party pate is bursting with so much flavor, we had to name it twice) Ingredients: 1 teaspoon olive oil, 2 cloves garlic: minced, 1 cup minced onion, 1/3 cup minced carrot, 1/3 cup minced  fresh parsley, 1/3 minced mushrooms, 1.5 cups cooked butter beans, 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast, 1 teaspoon soy sauce

This spread can be made with almost any kind of mushroom. eat your fill and freeze the rest. Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 cup chopped onion; 1 clove garlic, pressed; 1/2 lb fresh shiitake mushrooms, chopped(about 4 cups); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon savory; 1/2 teaspoon thyme; 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Try this habit-forming dip with raw or steamed vegetables Ingredients: 1/2 lb soft tofu, 3 tablespoons commercially prepared curry paste, 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, 1 cup chopped cucumber

Olive lovers won't be able to get enough of this sensational spread. Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups pitted kalamata olives, 3 tablespoons capers, 1/2 teaspoon rosemary, 1/2 teaspoon oregano, 1/4 cup olive or other oil