appetizer

Cucumber Cups with Hummus

These are a go-to appetizer of mine. They look pretty fancy (am I right?) and they would be perfect before Thanksgiving dinner.

The hummus recipe is one that I learned in school so I can’t take credit for it, but it is seriously the most amazing hummus recipe I have come across. There are a few additional steps but they are worth it.

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Roasted Red Pepper Dip (and How to Roast Peppers)

This Mediterranean style Roasted Red Pepper Dip is my play on Muhammara, a dip that is found mostly in Syria which has pomegranate molasses and aleppo peppers. I simplify it a little, and use toasted walnuts, garlic and cayenne pepper.

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