Simple and scrumptious appetizers: Hendersonville Co-op's Kelly Fain spreads the news on pre-meal treats.Got plans for the spring equinox equinox (ē`kwĭnŏks), either of two points on the celestial sphere where the ecliptic and the celestial equator intersect. The vernal equinox, also known as "the first point of Aries," is the point at which the sun appears to cross the ? Or planning a late winter gathering? All too often we fred that appetizers and finger foods are full of ingredients that we can't even recognize, much less pronounce. Wouldn't it be great to offer snacks that you can feel good about serving? And what if you could sneak in Verb 1. sneak in - enter surreptitiously; "He sneaked in under cover of darkness"; "In this essay, the author's personal feelings creep in" creep in a serving of vegetables at the same time? The following recipes are delicious finger foods, perfect for a laid-back picnic afternoon or a preamble A clause at the beginning of a constitution or statute explaining the reasons for its enactment and the objectives it seeks to attain. Generally a preamble is a declaration by the legislature of the reasons for the passage of the statute, and it aids in the interpretation of to a swanky swank·y adj. swank·i·er, swank·i·est Swank. swank  i·ly adv.swank dinner soiree soi·ree also soi·rée n. An evening party or reception. [French soirée, from Old French seree, from seir, evening, from Latin . The bright colors of the fresh fruits and vegetables are sure to liven up Verb 1. liven up - make lively; "let's liven up this room a bit" liven, enliven, invigorate, animate energize, perk up, energise, stimulate, arouse, brace - cause to be alert and energetic; "Coffee and tea stimulate me"; "This herbal infusion doesn't your table--whether it's in the dining room or the living room. Snacking doesn't have to be time-consuming or unhealthy. Follow the recipes below to create mouth-watering mouth·wa·ter·ing or mouth-wa·ter·ing adj. Appealing to the sense of taste; appetizing: the mouthwatering aroma of a baking pie. Adj. 1. dips suitable for any occasion! This first dip is delicious and refreshing. Also, you don't have to divulge its excellent nutritional value until after folks have tasted it!
LIMA BEAN, WATERCRESS AND HERB DIP
1 cup cottage cheese
14 oz can lima beans
1 bunch scallions
2 oz watercress, chopped
1/4 cup mayonnaise or Nayo
3 tbs chopped fresh herbs (use your favorites)
Salt and pepper
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Put cottage cheese, beans, scallions, mayo and herbs
in a food processor or blender. Blend until fairly
smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Spoon
into a dish. then cover and chill before serving.
Garnish with a sprig of watercress and serve with a
veggie crudites and crackers.
This next dip can be as spicy as you like. plus it's full
of beta carotene!
SPICED CARROT DIP
1 onion
4 carrots
Zest and juice of an oramje
1 tbs hot curry paste
1 cup plain yogurt
Fresh basil
1-2 tbs lemon juice
Red Tabasco sauce
Salt and pepper
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Finely chop the onion and grate the carrots. Place
onion, carrots, orange zest and juice and curry paste
into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil. cover and
simmer for about ten minutes. Place the mixture in
a food processor or blender until smooth. Let cool
completely. Stir in the yogurt, then tear basil leaves
into pieces and stir into the mixture. Add lemon juice
and Tabasco[R] and salt and pepper to taste. Serve at
room temperature with crackers or tortilla chips.
And finally, an oldie but goody, and a delicious way
to get vitamin E and essential fatty acids. Also. it's
about the easiest thing in the world to make!
GUACAMOLE
Ripe avocados, peeled and pitted
Scallions
Chopped tomato (can be left out if you're making salsa as well)
Fresh chili pepper (leave the seeds in if you like it spicy!)
Fresh lemon or lime juice (I prefer lime)
1 bunch of chopped cilantro
Salt and pepper
Mash avocados in a large bowl with a fork. Add all
remaining ingredients. Garnish with cilantro sprigs
and serve with absolutely everything.
Kelly Fain fain adv. 1. Happily; gladly: "I would fain improve every opportunity to wonder and worship, as a sunflower welcomes the light" Henry David Thoreau. 2. has been the marketing director at Hendersonville Community Co-op for two years. She can be reached at work at 828-693-8557 and through www.hendersonville.coop COOP See Banks for Cooperatives (COOP). |
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