I've mentioned this before, but the picture of this Layered Dip forces me to bring it up again. I don't like taking pictures of food (which is a bit problematic for someone with a food blog). I find it all a bit over the top and unrealistic and frustrating. You will … [Read more...]
Vegan Pate with Mushrooms, Lentils, and Sunflower Seeds
Pate is one of those things I associate with holidays and special events. As a kid, it wasn't something I particularly liked (Chicken liver? Liverwurst? What?!), but even though I rarely ate it, I loved seeing it on the table. 40 some years later, my reaction to chicken (or … [Read more...]
Meatless Monday: Three Ingredient Peanut Butter Dip (for lunch or snacks)
Peanut Butter Dip is sweet enough to satisfy for dessert, but healthy(ish) enough that you can have it for lunch. There are only three ingredients: Greek yogurt, peanut butter and honey. Mix them in a bowl and you're done. Super fast and easy. Use it as a dip with fruit, … [Read more...]
Hot Artichoke Dip
Variations of this dip have been around for decades. Its spinach-fortified cousin is a perennially popular restaurant appetizer. This spinach-free Hot Artichoke Dip is my favorite version. It's super simple and fast to make, and can be prepared up to 24 hours in advance. I … [Read more...]
Cannellini Pumpkin Hummus
Hummus is one of my favorite 'come-to-the-rescue' foods. Spoon some on a plate, cut up a few veg and there's lunch. Add some bread and you've got dinner. Strictly speaking, hummus is made with chickpeas. 'Hummus' is, in fact, Arabic for 'chickpeas'. The full name for the beige … [Read more...]