You might need to buy:
  • dry whipped topping mix
  • milk
  • instant pistachio pudding
  • coconut

A mainstay of the Italian housewife. There are many variations, but this is one of my favorites.

ready in about 45 minutes; serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • recipes Spicy Tomato Sauce with Capers OR 7-8 cups spaghetti sauce

Delicious with pasta (choose a chunky-style pasta to match the chunky sauce), or as an ingredient in Eggplant Parmesan, Lasagne or Pasta al Forno.

ready in about an hour and 40 minutes; serves 8
You might need to buy:
  • onion
  • salt
  • garlic
  • freshly ground pepper
  • red pepper flakes
  • fresh basil leaves
  • capers
  • extra-virgin olive oil

Delicious by themselves, or can be made in bulk for eggplant parmesan.

ready in about an hour and 20 minutes; serves 6
You might need to buy:
  • large eggs
  • flour
  • salt
  • pepper
  • medium-sized eggplant
  • frying oil
serves 20
You might need to buy:
  • Fudge Brownie Mix
  • small box chocolate fudge instant pudding and pie filling mix
  • milk
  • caramel topping
  • chopped walnuts
serves 18
You might need to buy:
  • chopped pecans
  • egg
  • water
  • Hershey Kisses candy
You might need to buy:
  • softened cream cheese
  • sour cream
  • chopped cooked ham
  • shredded Cheddar cheese
  • minced fresh parsley
  • Assorted crackers
You might need to buy:
  • Cake:
  • sugar
  • all-purpose flour
  • baking cocoa
  • baking powder
  • baking soda
  • salt
  • eggs
  • milk
  • vegetable oil
  • vanilla extract
  • boiling water
  • instant coffee
  • Icing:
  • milk
  • baking cocoa
  • heavy cream
  • powdered sugar