I've been reading Rosemary Barron's "Flavors of Greece" (I read cookbooks the way others read novels). In it there is sort of a Greek version of hummus that might work: Rivithosalata (Garbanzo Beans & Garlic Salata) 1 1/2 cups dried garbanzo beans, soaked overnight in water to cover 2 large cloves garlic, chopped 1 tsp ground coriander or 1/2 tsp ground cumin 1/2 tsp sea salt 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper 5 tbls Kalamata olive oil Strained juice of 2 lemons for serving: Finely chopped flat-leaf parsley 1 tbls dried rigani (Greek oregano) crumbled 1 tsp paprika Drain the beans and place in a large saucepan with cold water to cover. Bring slowly to a boil, drain, rinse. Rinse out the saucepan, return beans to pan, and add cold water to cover by 3 inches. Bring to a boil, recuce the heat, cover, and genly simmer for 50 minutes or until so0ft. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid and a few whole beans for garnish. Place the beans, garlic, coriander, salt and pepper in a food processor or blender container. With the machine running, gradually add 1/4 cup of the olive oil and most of the lemon juice. Add more salt and pepper and the remainign lemon juice if desired and process until smooth and creamy. For a thinner consistency gradually add some or all of the reserved liquid (if you plan to store the salata add all the reserved liquid---it will thicken on standing). Spread on a platter and sprinkle with the parsley, regani and reserved whole berans. Combine the parprika and remaining tbls olive oil and sprinkle over the salata. To store, refrigerate in an airtight container for up to two days.

Here's my famous rolls....they are not very different than any other recipes, but for the fact that I make them often. This recipe is from the lady who lived across the street when I was about 5 who brought us rolls and gave my mother the recipe, who gave it to me when I was about to be married. The dough will keep several days covered in the refrigerator, and only get better as they age. The recipe was originally named as "refrigerator rolls". If you do make the dough ahead, be sure to allow a longer rise time for the rolls. you shape them cold and let rise. Depending on the size of the rolls, anywhere from 1 1'/2 to 3 hours. Mrs Avery's Rolls 2C Scalded Milk, cooled to warm temperature 3T Shortening or Butter, Melted ½ C Sugar 1 t salt 2 eggs, beaten 2 pkgs yeast (or 1T bulk yeast) 1/3 warm water 4-5 cups flour Dissove the yeast in the warm water (about 105 degrees) with a teaspoon of the sugar, wait until it foams. While waiting for the yeast to foam, mix the milk, butter, remaining sugar and salt. After the yeast foams, add the yeast mixture to it, and the two beaten eggs to the mixture. Either by hand or in a stand mixer, blend in flour a cup at a time until the dough is soft and fairly sticky. Turn onto a floured board and knead just until the dough is no longer sticky, but is smooth and satiny. Let rise until doubled, punch down, knead a little, then shape into rolls. Bake at 350 until golden. May brush with egg wash or butter and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Also good rolled in butter and cinnamon sugar. Dough is a good base dough for a variety of sweet breads like cinnamon rolls or brioche.

Thanks Gardenlad: The antipasto platter sounds like a great suggestion. Think I'll consider coming up w/ something along that line. Happy holidays!

Here's one for Spinach Enchiladas which also received excellent reviews: Spinach and Mushroom Enchiladas Prep Time: approx. 25 Minutes. Cook Time: approx. 25 Minutes. Ready in: approx. 50 Minutes. Makes 6 servings. Printed from Allrecipes, Submitted by Ortega® -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 1 large peeled chopped carrot 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 3 cups chopped fresh spinach 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms 2 (10 ounce) cans ORTEGA ® Enchilada Sauce, divided 1/4 cup vegetable oil 12 (6 inch) corn tortillas 1 1/2 cups SARGENTO ® Fancy Shredded Monterey Jack Cheese, divided Directions 1 PREHEAT oven to 350 degrees F. 2 HEAT 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Add carrot, onion and garlic; cook, stirring frequently, for 3 to 4 minutes or until carrot is crisp-tender. Add spinach and mushrooms; cook for 2 to 3 minutes or until spinach is cooked through and mushrooms are soft. Stir in 1/2 cup enchilada sauce. Pour remaining enchilada sauce in small skillet; heat until warm. 3 HEAT 1/4 cup vegetable oil in separate small skillet over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Pass tortillas, using tongs, through oil to soften; add more oil as needed. Place on paper towels to soak. Pass tortillas through enchilada sauce in skillet. 4 PLACE 1/4 cup vegetable mixture and 1 tablespoon cheese down center of each tortilla; roll up. Place seam-side down in 12 x 8-inch baking dish. Top with remaining enchilada sauce; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until heated through and cheese is melted.