Fried Pickles

 

 

Ingredients

about 3 cups Panko breadcrumbs
1/2 tsp creole seasoning
1 cup flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 tsp. baking powder
1 medium egg yolk
1 cup ice water
2 tbsp. dill pickle juice
about  4 cups sliced dill pickles
Vegetable oil
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How to make Fried Pickles

This is so yummy and easy to do at home!

Mix the flour, cornstarch, and baking powder together in a glass bowl and create a well.  Mix the egg yolk, water, and pickle juice together, and then pour into the well, whisking.  Once batter is well mixed, put into the fridge for 30-40 minutes.

In a separate bowl, mix breadcrumbs and seasonings together.

With one hand, dip the pickles into the batter.  With the other, dip into the breadcrumbs.  Lightly pat the pickle to make sure the breadcrumbs adhere.

Then, fry the pickles in batches of about 6 in oil over medium heat until golden brown.  Serve with ranch dressing or a yogurt sauce.  Enjoy!

Cream Cheese Veggie Dip

 

Ingredients

1 8oz package of light cream cheese
2 baby carrots
2 green onions
1/4 medium red bell pepper
1/2 jalapeno (optional)
splash of milk (optional)

How to make Cream Cheese Veggie Dip

This is such a yummy dip that is perfect with vegetables and crackers!

Soften the cream cheese by leaving out of the fridge for about 20 minutes.

Finely dice all of the vegetables and combine them with the cream cheese.  Mix well.  Add the milk if using to thin it out a bit.

Enjoy!

Mustard Hummus with Cream Cheese

 

Ingredients

1 14 oz can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tbs tahini
2-3 cloves garlic
about 3 tbs vegetable stock/water/juice from chickpeas
1/2 tbs olive oil
8 oz reduced fat cream cheese
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbs stone ground mustard
1 tsp white wine vinegar

How to make Mustard Hummus with Cream Cheese

If you like stone ground mustard, you will love this creamy and spicy hummus.

It might seem like a lot of cream cheese, but it is needed to balance the strong flavor of the mustard.

In a tall container, combine all ingredients and puree with an immersion blender. Be sure to puree for a few minutes to ensure maximum creaminess.

Top with a drizzle of olive oil and serve with hard pretzels.

Curry Hummus

 

Ingredients

1 14 oz can of chickpeas, drained and rinsed
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tbs tahini
2 cloves garlic
about 3 tbs vegetable stock/water
1/2 tbs olive oil
yellow curry paste

(or 2-4 tsp curry powder, 1 pinch cumin, 1 pinch red pepper flakes, 1 pinch turmeric, a bit more oil, salt, garlic powder, pepper).

How to make Curry Hummus

This is so delicious and so easy to make.  It is perfect for bringing to a party or to keep in the fridge for a healthy snack.

In a tall container, combine all ingredients and puree with an immersion blender.  If you do not have an immersion blender, go buy one, but in the mean time, you can use a food processor.  (It will not be as creamy though).  Just be sure to add the oil slowly after all of the ingredients are pureed.

Garnish with some cayenne, cabbage, green onion, or whatever else you like!

Serve with pita chips, veggies, and breads.  Enjoy!