Here's another versatile, few-ingredient recipe to add to your repertoire. It's something different for your holiday and game day parties, and it takes about 5 minutes to prepare.
Milder than recipes I usually go for, it nonetheless has a definite Mediterranean flair both in flavor and in the use of healthy ingredients. This would also be great as a spread on wraps and in pitas. Serve with falafel chips if those are available in your area - they're the perfect complement to this dip - or grilled pita wedges, pita chips, celery...
ROASTED PEPPER WALNUT DIP
2 c walnuts
1/2 t salt
1/2 t cumin
1 jar roasted red peppers, drained
1 T olive oil
1 T lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced
In a food processor, pulse walnuts, salt and cumin until walnuts are ground. Add remaining ingredients and process until smooth. Adjust seasonings to taste, but be careful not to overwhelm the flavors of the base ingredients.
"Food is not about impressing people. It's about making them feel comfortable." Ina Garten, The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook
Stay for Dinner
STAY FOR DINNER: Family and friends gathered around the table, enjoying each other's company over good food, blessing the meal and each other...some of life's best moments. On this site I'll share with you some of the best and the easiest of my extensive recipe collection, as well as new (to me) recipes and my latest experiments. I'll recommend substitute ingredients and alternate ways to prepare most of the dishes so you won't stress over following the recipes to the letter. Now draw everyone into the kitchen to share a glass of wine or iced tea with you while you cook. Engage your spouse & kids or last-minute guests by delegating the slicing & dicing, pot-stirring or table-setting. Get creative and use what's on hand to reduce time-sapping trips to the store. Relax and enjoy the process of spreading a feast before your loved ones.
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