Hummus

Every now and then we discover a treat that is tasty & healthy.

Makes: 1 1/2 cup
Prep Time: 10 minutes


Ingredients:
1 can of garbanzo beans
1/4 c diced red peppers
2 tsp Tahini
2 tsp minced garlic
1/4 c grated Parmesan (optional)
juice of  a half lemon
salt & pepper to taste

• Drain beans reserving 1/4 cup of juice
• Place all ingredients in a blender/food processor 
• Blend/process until smooth
• Serve with a veggie platter and pita bread

Scallop Fritters

These wonderful little apps were inspired by my friends Monday dinner nights, where the theme was Under the Sea.

Servings: 12 or 2 fritters per person
Prep Time: 40 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:
1 1/2 c Flour
1 1/2 c Corn Meal
1 Tbsp Baking Powder
1/2 c Grated Romano and or Parmesan Cheese
1 tsp Black Pepper
1 tsp Salt
1 tsp Paprika
1/2 c Green Onion, chopped
1/2 c Red Pepper, chopped
2 large eggs
1 cup milk
1 lb scallops coarsely chopped
1 tsp Lemongrass
Vegetable oil

• In a large bowl whisk 1st 7 ingredients
• Stir in onions and peppers, set mixture aside
• Add eggs to a small bowl. Whisk in lemongrass and fish sauce
• Add eggs & milk to flour mixture
• Stir in Scallops, cover and refrigerate for a 1/2 hour
• Preheat oil in a large skillet with 4 inch sides or deep fryer
• Drop tablespoons of fritter mixture into hot oil and fry for about 6 minutes or until fritters are golden brown
• With a slotted spoon place fritters on a plate with paper towels
• Serve with a garlicky aioli and lemon wedges

Pizza Dumplings

These little dumplings make great appetizers. There is no wrong filling choice. You can use sausage, ground meats, diced chicken, steak or pork, seafood or make them vegetarian.

Makes: 20 dumplings
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes 

Ingredients:
1 1/2 cup pizza sauce
1/3 cup grated Romano or Parmesan
2 tsp oregano
1 1/2 tbsp fresh basil, minced
1 cup prepared, ground chicken sausage, room temperature
10 oz fresh mozzarella cut into 20 identical pieces
1/2 cup mascarpone
20 won ton wraps
1 bowl of water, room temperature
Wax Paper
Olive Oil

• Preheat conventional oven to 400 degrees
• Butter a large cookie sheet with 1/2 inch sides
• In a medium bowl mix pizza sauce with Romano, oregano & basil. Set aside.
• Place a won ton on waxed paper
• Place 1 piece mozzarella, 1 tsp mascarpone, 2 tsp sausage, 1 tbsp pizza sauce

• Brush sides of won ton with water
• Press opposite corners of won ton together
• Twist top of won ton with wet fingers

• Place on cookie sheet
• Repeat steps 4 through 9
• Brush each with olive oil
• Bake for 12 minutes

ENJOY!