Hummus
1 can (15 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ cup lemon juice (from 1 ½ to 2 lemons) 1 medium-to-large clove garlic, minced 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt ½ cup tahini* 2 to 4 tablespoons ice…
Category Appetizers & Snacks
Spicy Roasted Macadamia Nuts
1 pound raw, unsalted macadamia nuts 1 to 1-1/2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1 teaspoon curry powder (I like Penzey’s curry) 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1-1/2 tablespoons lemon juice 3 tablespoons…
Greek Fava Dip
1 cup yellow split peas (in the international foods section of the grocery store) 1-1/2 to 2 cups water 1/4 cup olive oil, plus 1 tablespoon 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 clove of garlic, minced 1/8 teaspoon ground thyme…
Rosemary Roasted Cashews
2 ½ cups unsalted, raw cashews 1 tablespoon butter, melted 2 teaspoons dried, cracked rosemary 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar 1 ½ teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place cashews on a…
Talatouri Dip from Cyprus
1 cucumber 500g plain Greek yogurt (18 ounces) juice of 1 lemon 2–3 tablespoons of chopped fresh mint 1/4 teaspoon dried dill a pinch of salt 1 small clove of garlic, minced (original recipe calls for 2 cloves) 2 tablespoons…
Armenian Blistered Eggplant Dip
4 small eggplants (3 pounds total) 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh cilantro 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon mayonnaise 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh dill 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground sumac 1/4 teaspoon cracked black…
Stovetop Popcorn
6 tablespoons canola oil 1/2 cup unpopped popcorn butter, melted (optional) Add the oil to a large soup kettle. (Use the nonstick one with the clear lid.) Add 3 kernels of popcorn and turn the heat to medium (setting 4…
Honey Roasted Nuts
2 cups raw almonds 2 cups raw cashews 1/3 cup honey 1 teaspoon kosher salt 3/4 teaspoon chili powder 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 2 tablespoons brown sugar sprinkle of kosher salt Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare a baking sheet with…
Deluxe Artichoke Dip
1 cup coarsely torn fresh bread crumbs 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 4 oz.) ¼ cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley 1 cup mayonnaise (or light mayo) 1 container (8 oz.) sour cream 1 can (14 oz.) artichoke hearts, drained…
Avocado Goat Cheese Truffles
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup shredded pepper jack cheese 1/4 cup fresh goat cheese 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon grated lime zest 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper…