Green Pea Hummus

  INGREDIENTS: 15 ounce package of green peas, thawed 3 large cloves of roasted garlic 1 lemon, juiced 1/2 cup of tahini 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon of coriander 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh flat-leaf parsley Kosher salt Freshly ground pepper INSTRUCTIONS: Combine the peas, roasted garlic, lemon juice, coriander, cumin,…

Goat Cheese Spinach and Artichoke Dip

I LOVE spinach artichoke dip.  Sadly it is always packed with cream cheese, Parmesan and mozzarella.  Here is my perfected cow dairy free version. INGREDIENTS: One 12-ounce jar of artichoke hearts, drained and rough chopped 10 ounces of  frozen spinach 1 pound soft goat cheese 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1 garlic…

Wine Tasting Party

In preparation for our 25th anniversary party, I thought I would share a party staple… wine and cheese boards.  Multiple wines pair nicely with multiple flavors so much of it comes down to a matter of taste.  I am sure that a Sommelier could find a dozen flaws in my pairings but it passes casual inspection. …

New Years Eve Black Eyed Pea Hummus

New Years Eve black Eyed Pea Hummus. Looking for a new way to get your annual black eyed peas in?  Here is the perfect New Year’s Eve Dip! INGREDIENTS: 15 ounce package of frozen black-eyed peas, thawed 3 large cloves of roasted garlic 1 lemon, juiced 1/2 cup of tahini 1/4 cup water 1/2 teaspoon of coriander…

Cranberry Orange Wassail

INGREDIENTS: 1 thumb of fresh ginger, sliced 12 whole cloves 6 whole allspice berries 8 cups (1/2 gallon) of apple cider 2 cups of cranberry juice 2 cups orange juice 1/3 cup brown sugar 1 medium orange, sliced 1 medium tart apple, sliced 1 medium lemon, sliced 4 cinnamon sticks 1/4 cup of cranberries Optional…