Housewarming Bites
I invited my family over for a small gathering at my new place. Rather than making a formal dinner, I put together a series of appetizers that were more fun to eat than any formal dinner would have been. Featured here, some fresh, delicious, juicy Kalamata olives I picked up at the store.
Black Bean Dip
You'll Need:
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
3 plum tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
grated white cheese for garnish
olive oil
salt + pepper
Here's How:
1. Heat 2 tsp olive oil in a skillet. Add the onions and garlic, and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add the beans, tomatoes, corn, chili poweder, cumin, brown sugar, 1/3 cup water, cilantro, and season with salt and pepper.
2. Use a potato masher to lightly mash the beans. Cook until the dip thickens, then transfer to a serving bowl and top with cheese. Serve with Tostitos Multigrain Tortilla Chips.
You'll Need:
1 small yellow onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 15 oz can black beans, rinsed and drained
3 plum tomatoes, diced
1/2 cup frozen corn kernels
1/2 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp cumin
1 tsp brown sugar
1 tbsp cilantro, chopped
grated white cheese for garnish
olive oil
salt + pepper
Here's How:
1. Heat 2 tsp olive oil in a skillet. Add the onions and garlic, and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add the beans, tomatoes, corn, chili poweder, cumin, brown sugar, 1/3 cup water, cilantro, and season with salt and pepper.
2. Use a potato masher to lightly mash the beans. Cook until the dip thickens, then transfer to a serving bowl and top with cheese. Serve with Tostitos Multigrain Tortilla Chips.
And my Bruschetta in 5.
Hummus with Homemade Pita Chips
For the hummus: Take store-bought plain hummus and spread it thin on a plate. Garnish with smoked paprika, olive oil and a lemon wedge.
For the pita chips: Slice store-bought whole wheat pita bread into chips. Lay on a baking sheet that's been lined with parchment paper. Drizzle olive oil, and sprinkle with dried oregano, salt and pepper. Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes, or until toasty.
For the pita chips: Slice store-bought whole wheat pita bread into chips. Lay on a baking sheet that's been lined with parchment paper. Drizzle olive oil, and sprinkle with dried oregano, salt and pepper. Bake in a 350 degree oven for about 20 minutes, or until toasty.
Crudites with Yogurt Sauce
Slice up two red bell peppers and lay them on a serving dish with some baby carrots. Serve with yogurt sauce, also great with homemade pita chips.
