41 and dip with pita toasts Recipes

cannellini beans, rinsed and drained, cilantro, washed and dried, garlic cloves, cayenne pepper, sour cream, lime juice, olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, toasted pita chips , recipe follows, sized pita pockets, olive oil, garlic, salt and freshly ground black pepper

a 19-oz can chick-peas, rinsed and drained (about 2 cups), garlic cloves, chopped and mashed to a paste with 1/2 tsp salt, fresh parsley leaves, washed well and spun dry, water, fresh lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, toasted pita wedges or toasted french bread slices

onion, finely chopped, frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, less fat cream cheese, reduced fat sour cream, water-packed artichoke hearts, drained and chopped, grated parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese, assorted reduced-fat melba toast , pita chips, or any reduced-fat cracker or chip

feta cheese, crumbled (plain or with mediterranean herbs), whole milk, walnut pieces, toasted, oregano leaves, fresh stripped from stems, coarse black pepper, lemon juice, hot sauce, roasted red pepper, chopped, for garnish, kalamata olive, chopped, for garnish, english seedless cucumbers, sliced for dipping (as many as needed), lavash bread, for dipping (or other crispy flat breads), pita bread, sliced for dipping

cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained, artichoke hearts, drained, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, quartered, coarse sea salt or kosher salt, cayenne pepper - i used a pinch, roasted red sweet pepper strips(i omitted), snipped fresh basil, coarse sea salt or kosher salt, assorted crackers , toasted baguette slices, or toasted pita chips

cannellini beans (white kidney beans), rinsed and drained, artichoke hearts, drained, extra-virgin olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, quartered, coarse sea salt or kosher salt, cayenne pepper, roasted red sweet pepper strips, snipped fresh basil, coarse sea salt or kosher salt, assorted crackers , toasted baguette slices, or toasted pita chips

sour cream, scallions, finely chopped, lemon juice, ripe avocados, cut in half and chopped, mayonnaise, chopped fresh cilantro leaves, sour cream, organic chickpeas, drained, juice of 1 lemon, light tahini paste, light olive oil, plus extra for drizzling, garlic clove, peeled and crushed, boiling water, sea salt , to taste, very ripe tomatoes, scallion, finely chopped, garlic clove, peeled and crushed (optional), extra virgin olive oil, chopped fresh basil leaves, tomato ketchup, a little ground black pepper , to taste, carrot sticks, cucumber sticks, red bell pepper sticks, celery sticks, tomatoes, blanched sugar snap peas or asparagus (cover with boiling water for 2 minutes, then drain under cold running water), radishes, breadsticks , small or large, tortilla chips ( cool flavor or the blue corn variety), beet , carrot, and parsnip vegetable chips, oat crackers or mini rice cakes, toasted pita bread sliced into strips, bagel chips (slice 2 organic bagels widthwise into 4 thin slices. brush with olive oil, and then bake at 150of for 10 minutes. break into pieces), tortilla chips (cut 1 large tortilla into 8 slices. place on a baking sheet and cook at 350of for 10 minutes.), sweet potato wedges (peel and cut 2 lbs sweet potatoes into wedges. place them in a roasting pan, toss in a tbsp of olive oil, and sprinkle with a tsp of paprika. cook for 35-40 minutes at 400of, turning a few times. these are great with the sour cream dip.)

bacon (about 8 slices), chopped, two 6 1/2-oz cans minced clams, cream cheese, softened, sour cream, chopped red bell pepper, scallions, chopped fine, chopped fresh basil leaves, drained bottled horseradish, fresh lemon juice , or to taste, worcestershire sauce, tabasco to taste, accompaniment:pita toasts or potato chips

pitas , split in half horizontally, garlic powder, canola oil, chopped onion, raisins, chopped fresh cilantro, frozen green peas, thawed, mango chutney, curry powder, ground cinnamon, ground cumin, freshly ground black pepper, no-salt-added chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained, organic salsa

frozen chopped spinach, thawed, chopped jalapeno, chopped onion, tomatoes, chopped, cream cheese, softened, shredded monterey jack cheese, half-and-half, butter, melted, lemon pepper, cumin, pita bread rounds

onion, chopped, butter, mayonnaise, water-packed artichoke hearts, rinsed, drained and coarsely chopped, grated parmesan cheese, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, lemon juice, worcestershire sauce, celery salt, lump crabmeat, drained, pita pocket halves, olive oil

thick) slices carrot (about 2 lb), fat-free , less-sodium chicken broth, cardamom seeds or dash ground cardamom, whole wheat pitas, each cut into 6 wedges, olive oil, chopped onion (about 1 large onion), garlic cloves, minced, curry powder, ground cumin, minced fresh cilantro, garlic salt, black pepper

red pepper, chopped, baked beans (i prefer white in tomato sauce), garlic cloves, lemon, th cup sliced almonds, olive oil, dried oregano, dried basil, fresh basil (optional), salt and pepper, pita bread , sliced into eights and divided in half (so each 1 should make 16 triangle pieces), olive oil, sweet paprika (or regular if you don tsp have), cumin, salt, dried oregano, dried parsley, fresh parsley (optional) or basil, chopped (optional)

pomegranate juice or 4 tsp of pomegranate molasses, walnuts, unseasoned bread crumbs, lemon juice, roasted red peppers, drained, cayenne pepper, ground cumin , plus more for garnish, olive oil, plus 1 tsp for garnish, salt, pita toasts , for serving

pita, olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, cream cheese, basil pesto , recipe follows, lightly toasted walnut pieces, cleaned basil leaves , tightly packed, minced garlic, grated parmesan cheese, olive oil

garlic, end cut off , 1 clove reserved, extra-virgin olive oil , plus some for drizzling, walnut halves, toasted, feta cheese, crumbles, milk, dried oregano, flat-leaf parsley , a handful of leaves, freshly ground black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic , reserved from above, cracked away from skin, flat breads or pitas, cut into wedges and toasted

you will need, roasted bell peppers( you can use jarred, if you like ), toasted walnuts ( i used a combination of pecans and walnuts... that s what i had), cumin (you can add more if you like), paprika ( or smoked ...or tomato paste), chipotle powder (or a sprinkle of chile flakes), garlic cloves, balsamic vinegar ( or pomegranate molasses, if you can find it), kosher salt to taste, olive oil ( +/-), sugar/honey, toasted whole grain bread crumbs( optional...i didn tsp use ), warm water to thin it out, place all the ingredients in a blender/food processor....except the warm water ., blend/process until fine. add more olive oil , if you like. this thins it out a bit and adds flavor as well. you can also thin out the dip by adding some warm water. blend/process again. taste and adjust seasoning. you can add more spice, seasoning or acidity according your taste. i chose not to use the bread crumbs, but the original recipe usually adds it. so feel free to do so. serve with pita chips, vegetables or even use it as a marinade for grilled meats.

cream cheese, mayo, garlic, minced, artichoke hearts, drained and chopped, imitation crab, chopped, parmesean cheese, grated, sliced green onions, lemon zest, pepper, red pepper, chopped, sliced green onions, melba toast , toasted bagel chips, or pita chips