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Re: Dip Recipes?

JackieG — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 11:34:34 GMT

What's funny Joyce is that I have cooked with garbanzo beans, added them to soups, etc. Knowing me, I have a can or two in the back of the pantry, probably expired dates......I love most any type of bean, although they don't all love me back, if you get my drift.....

Garbanzo does actually roll off the tongue and I like that word. lol Chick peas, not so much, that sounds like something you'd feed chickens. I'm a marketing person's nightmare or maybe their perfect test subject. lol

Re: Dip Recipes?

fuzzy_dogs_mom — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 02:29:02 GMT

JackieG:

Now that doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, now does it? LOL

Well ... you might have to roll it out a little. Gaaar - baaan - zo. Kinda rolls a bit. When I was a teenager I had a friend whose mom used to make an incredible salad of just garbanzo beans, finely snipped green onions and a bit of olive oil. You could actually just buy a couple of cans of them, smash them up to the consistency you like and add whatever you want to it. When they're mashed up, they're used mostly as a really nutritious and low fat dip or a spread on crackers. I'm going to make a Costco run tomorrow. I'll try to remember to check to see if they have any.

Joyce

Re: Dip Recipes?

JackieG — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 23:54:17 GMT

fuzzy_dogs_mom:
Maybe just try calling it mashed chick peas or garbanzo beans and see if that helps.

Now that doesn't exactly roll off the tongue, now does it? LOL I am bound and determined to try some now and if we had Trader Joes, I'd be on my way there this minute. lol Do you suppose they have mashed chick peas at Mararoni Grill? I'll just have to let you know tomorrow....... :)

Re: Dip Recipes?

cakana — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:19:06 GMT

JackieG:
One the word itself conjures up some sort of unpleasant image of well, I don't know what, but I don't like the word. Weird, I know.

LOL - that's kind of funny but I have things I feel the same way about. You should just give it a try but if you've never had it, you might try some premade so at least you've only wasted a little money and not a bunch of time. They have a roasted red pepper hummus (again, at Trader Joes) and DH loves that stuff.

Re: Dip Recipes?

fuzzy_dogs_mom — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 22:06:29 GMT

Jackie, isn't hummus (the word) from one of the Middle Eastern languages? Maybe just try calling it mashed chick peas or garbanzo beans and see if that helps.

Joyce

Re: Dip Recipes?

kle1986 — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 17:18:47 GMT

Oh I think I will have to try that one Deb! Sounds yummy and simple to make.

Re: Dip Recipes?

JackieG — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 16:21:35 GMT

Thanks, Deb!!! Sounds delish, man am I hungry now.

Re: Dip Recipes?

iluvjamison — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:30:00 GMT

http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Buffalo-Chicken-Dip/Detail.aspx

This one is ALWAYS a hit anywhere I take it. I use blue cheese dressing instead of ranch though.

Deb W.

Re: Dip Recipes?

JackieG — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:42:48 GMT

The thing about hummus is twofold, for me. One the word itself conjures up some sort of unpleasant image of well, I don't know what, but I don't like the word. Weird, I know. The second thing is the texture issue. I'm going to give it a try sometime and see if it's like some other foods I've been reluctant to taste only to discover I like them. :) This didn't work with beets. lol

Re: Dip Recipes?

cakana — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:01:22 GMT

fuzzy_dogs_mom:

JackieG:

All of these are delicious looking and a few I've made a version of before. I love artichoke dip but hummus, I have to admit to never even trying it, I'm a food coward sometimes. lol Go ahead, laugh. :)

I might be thinking of something else, but isn't hummus just chick peas (garbanzo beans) smashed up into a spreadable paste? You can add neat things to it like feta or sundried tomatoes.

Joyce

Basically, yes. You also add tahini paste, lemon juice, spices, olive oil and anything else you want.

Re: Dip Recipes?

fuzzy_dogs_mom — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:53:40 GMT

JackieG:

All of these are delicious looking and a few I've made a version of before. I love artichoke dip but hummus, I have to admit to never even trying it, I'm a food coward sometimes. lol Go ahead, laugh. :)

I might be thinking of something else, but isn't hummus just chick peas (garbanzo beans) smashed up into a spreadable paste? You can add neat things to it like feta or sundried tomatoes.

Joyce

Re: Dip Recipes?

cakana — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 02:02:39 GMT

I can make nachos a meal too. You really should try hummus. It's quite yummy and not too bad for you. I did over do it one time and spent a bit of time in the bathroom, but I'd really eaten a LOT

Re: Dip Recipes?

JackieG — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 01:57:26 GMT

micksmom:
Another easy one to make- spread a container of soft cream cheese in the bottom of an oven proof dish (disposable works great. LOL), cover with a can of canned chili, and some shredded cheddar cheese and bake until heated through/cheddar cheese is melted. I think I baked it for 30 minutes at 350. Serve with tortilla chips.

All of these are delicious looking and a few I've made a version of before. I love artichoke dip but hummus, I have to admit to never even trying it, I'm a food coward sometimes. lol Go ahead, laugh. :) The above sounds so good and quick, I could eat that for dinner but then I have eaten chips and dip for dinner.

Re: Dip Recipes?

micksmom — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:42:02 GMT

Another easy one to make- spread a container of soft cream cheese in the bottom of an oven proof dish (disposable works great. LOL), cover with a can of canned chili, and some shredded cheddar cheese and bake until heated through/cheddar cheese is melted. I think I baked it for 30 minutes at 350. Serve with tortilla chips.

Re: Dip Recipes?

cakana — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 23:35:47 GMT

Plenty of time. If you make them, we can all help you eat them :)