Posted on 20 May 2008 by Shannon
Hummus and other Middle Eastern/Mediterranean foods have become very popular lately, and with good reason. They are not only delicious, but usually chock full of things that are good for you, while low in fat. But I have to say that grocery stores and Mediterranean delis have a good scam going selling prepared hummus. If [...]
Filed under: Classic Recipes | Tagged: Vegetarian, Dips, Make-ahead, Middle Eastern, Hummus, Chickpeas | No Comments »
Posted on 9 September 2007 by Shannon
Guacamole is one of my favorite foods in the world. I could easily eat a whole bowl by myself, and if I see it on the menu of a Mexican restaurant, I have to have it — which is why I tend to avoid Mexican restaurants.
Yes, guacamole is high in fat and calories, because avocados [...]
Filed under: Accompaniments | Tagged: Avocados, Condiments, Dips, Guacamole, Latin, Southwestern, Vegetarian | 4 Comments »
Posted on 2 June 2007 by Shannon
Bruschetta (pronounced “broo-sketta” ) and its relation, crostini, is one of my favorite snacks, especially now that summer is here and there is such a plethora of likely toppings. When most people think of bruschetta, they think of the classic starter of toasted bread served with a topping of chopped tomato and basil. Actually, bruschetta [...]
Filed under: Accompaniments, Key Recipes | Tagged: Appetizers, Bread, Bruschetta, Condiments, Dips, Freezes well, French, Italian, Make-ahead | 2 Comments »
Posted on 4 February 2007 by Shannon
I think this recipe is just as good as the crab dip you get in restaurants, and it’s surprisingly simple to make. Serve this with water crackers or slices of toasted baguette.
Restaurant-style Crab & Artichoke Dip
Serves: 4-6
Time to make: ~30 minutes
What you need:
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp. onion, chopped
1 tbsp. mayonnaise
1 tbsp. horseradish
1 tbsp. [...]
Filed under: Classic Recipes | Tagged: Appetizers, Artichokes, Crab, Dips, Restaurant-style | 1 Comment »
Posted on 2 February 2007 by Shannon
Another big-time party is coming up, so time for a couple of dip recipes to hit my blog. This dip is a very pretty coral color, super-easy to make, tangy and really good. It goes well with crudites and pita chips. No one will ever guess you used yogurt (yuck!) for the base. (Actually, I [...]
Filed under: Showcasing Techniques | Tagged: Dips, Make-ahead, Mediterranean, Peppers, Vegetarian, Yogurt | 2 Comments »
Posted on 5 November 2006 by Shannon
It’s getting to be that time of year, again — party time. And while I love to try out new recipes for hors d’oeuvres, it’s good to have a few tried and true workhorses on standby. Such is the Sour Cream Dip, always a favorite and literally a blank palette for the cook to experiment [...]
Filed under: Favorites, Key Recipes, Techniques | Tagged: Crudites, Dips, Home-style, Italian, Make-ahead, Sour cream, Vegetables | 2 Comments »
