Dill Pickle Dip

This stuff is so so bad you will not be able to stop eating it!!!!  We had this at friends place and one fellow wanted a spoon.... He would not let go:)

Serve with thick potato chips since it is so creamy. 

1bar cream cheese softened

5 -6 dill pickles (I used the deli kind)

1 small clove garlic finely chopped

2 tbsp pickle juice

Shredded cheddar cheese -handful

Mix together and let sit a few hours in fridge. 

Hummus - Non Traditional

This is from the Crazy Plates recipe books; its version is a bit lower in calories, fat, cholesterol and sodium.  It does have a different flavour but everyone seems to like it for a change.  The sour cream gives it a nice smoothness.

1 can chickpeas - 19 oz, drained and rinsed

1/4 cup light sour cream

2 tbsp tahini (sesame seed paste)

2 tsp minced garlic cloves

1 tsp grated lemon zest

1/2 tsp sesame oil

1/2 tsp kosher salt and granulated sugar

1/4 tsp ground cumin 

1/4 tsp ground coriander

drizzle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil 

fresh chopped parsley or chopped black olives for garnish

Place all ingredients in food processor or blender and whirl till smooth.  

Put into bowl and drizzle olive oil on top and garnish with parsley or olives. Serve with warmed pita wedges or crisp veggies.