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Lebanese Yogurt Garlic Sauce



There is an absolutely wonderful sauce served with Schwarma in Lebanese Restaurants. I love it! Lebanese Yogurt Garlic Sauce is not only a must on Shwarma but makes an exceptional dip with vegetables and flat bread. Garlicky and satisfying this dip is based in healthy yogurt and is very easy to make.

I usually use fat free, Greek Style Yogurt because it is creamy, delicious and very good for you. Yogurt Vegetable sticks such as red peppers, celery, carrots and snap peas are each equally at home with this wonderful dip. [...]

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Hummus with Lemon and Olive Oil

Hummus I love to make hummus, it is easy, very good for you and has a high satiety value. Hummus is an excellent, low fat, high energy food perfect as a light meal or for an appetizer. There are a ton of ways to “customize” hummus depending upon taste and other things being served with it. I like to make a Lemony Hummus and equally love a Garlicky Hummus. It’s just good food! [...]

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Delicious Artichoke Dip

Delicious Artichoke Dip

Yummy Artichoke Dip, so easy to prepare and is a great make ahead appetizer for holiday gatherings.

I changed my dip up a bit recently, experimenting with the seasonings and ratios a bit, served this version at the shop and it was a hit!
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Green Onion Dip and Sandwich Spread

Green Onion Dip
I love onion dip, who doesn’t? But the California dip made with onion soup mix is very salty, and frankly a bit tired. I created this variation which is full of onion flavor, a lot less sodium and is delicious. The dip mix can be made in advance and quickly stirred in sour cream a couple of hours before you are ready for dip. It also makes a wonderful sandwich spread. [...]

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Caramelized Onion Dip

It’s kinda weird to me that California Dip is the name for a package of salty, dried stuff mixed with sour cream – marketing! California is the nation’s farmland growing a host of fresh fruit and vegetables which are within minutes to every Californian. I am certain California is not a major producer of onions but we don’t have to use the dry soup stuff! [...]

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Onion Soup Mix

Short post. As we approach the holidays it occurs to me a lot of people use Onion Soup Mix for various recipes. This is a good approximation of the packaged dip mix if you don’t have one of those little packets for a recipe? Mix up the following which is the equivalent of 1 packet. It’s also a lot less expensive! [...]

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Chipotle Chili and Onion Dip

I admit, I grow tired of repetition. I appreciate Ranch Dip and Veggies but I do grow tired of them. C’mon, a package of Guar Gum, salt and onions can only go so far! I want some real flavor – chilies, onions and spice! But Smoky Chipotle Chilies and minced onions are delightful! [...]

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