Creamy Ranch Hummus

My friend Carolyn made this recipe recently and we gobbled it up, it was so fresh and delicious!  I loved the creaminess of it.  It didn't have that thick "beany" texture that hummus usually has.  I bet kids would love this for dipping veggie sticks!  What a great way to get them to eat some veggies!

Enjoy!
Kirsten

CREAMY RANCH HUMMUS

4 1/2 cups canned garbanzo beans, drained and rinsed
1 3/4 cups buttermilk
1 cup chopped chives
1 1/2 tablespoons dried dill
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
1/2 tablespoon onion powder
1/4 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon salt
Juice of 1 lemon
Olive oil, for drizzling

1)  Place all the ingredients in the food processor.  Combine until smooth, and adjust seasonings to taste.

2)  Drizzle with olive oil and serve with chips, veggies or pita wedges.

NOTES:

~She did not use the oil for drizzling and it was great, so I would say the oil is optional.

S'mores Nachos

I made these last night as a special treat for my kids!  They are the perfect summer treat and you don't even have to have a fire to make them!  They are so quick and easy and I guarantee your kids will love them!

Enjoy!
Kirsten

PS: The recipe is from the Pillsbury Kids Cookbook.

S'MORES NACHOS

8 graham cracker rectangles
3/4 cup milk chocolate chips
1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows

1)  Count out 8 graham crackers.  Measure out the chocolate chips and the miniature marshmallows.

2)  Break each graham cracker into 4 pieces.  Put the pieces in a pie pan.  (Don't use a glass pan because it could break under the broiler.)  Sprinkle the chips and marshmallows over the graham crackers.

3)  Put the pan under the broiler about 6  inches from the heat.  Broil for about 30 to 60 seconds, until the marshmallows get puffy and slightly brown.  Watch carefully so they don't burn!

4)  Carefully take the pie pan out from under the broiler using pot holders.  Don't let the pot holders touch the broiler or they might catch on fire!