Sesame Almond Dip
INGREDIENTS ½ cup smooth almond butter 3 tbsp tahini 4 tsp lime juice 1 tbsp sodium-reduced soy sauce 1 piece (¾ inch/2 cm) fresh ginger, peeled and sliced 1 tsp liquid honey 1 clove garlic ¼ tsp each salt and pepper toasted sesame seeds (optional) PREPARATION In blender, combine almond butter, ⅓ cup water, tahini, […]
Creamy Dill Dip
INGREDIENTS ⅔ cup light mayonnaise ½ cup sour cream ¼ cup chopped fresh dill 1 tsp liquid honey 1 clove garlic, pressed or grated PREPARATION Stir together mayonnaise, sour cream, dill, honey and garlic. (Make-ahead: Cover and refrigerate for up to 5 days.) NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION, PER 2 TBSP: about 70 cal, 1 g pro, 6 […]
Edamame Wasabi Spread
INGREDIENTS 2 cups frozen shelled edamame 2 tbsp lime juice 2 tbsp vegetable oil 2 cloves garlic 1 1⁄2 tsp prepared wasabi (see tip, below) 1 tsp sesame oil 1⁄4 tsp each salt and pepper PREPARATION In a large pot of boiling water, cook edamame until slightly tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and rinse the […]
Spinach And Cheese Dip
INGREDIENTS 6 cups packed baby spinach (about 200 g) 1 cup shredded Swiss cheese 3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese 125 g cream cheese (half 250 g pkg), softened 1⁄2 cup mayonnaise 1⁄2 cup sour cream 1 clove garlic, chopped 1⁄4 tsp each salt and pepper PREPARATION In a saucepan of boiling lightly salted water, cook […]
Wild Mushroom Pate
INGREDIENTS 2 tbsp unsalted butter 675 g mixed exotic mushrooms (such as shiitake, oyster or chanterelle), chopped 4 green onions, thinly sliced (light and dark green parts separated) 5 sprigs fresh thyme 3 tbsp brandy 2 tsp lemon juice 1⁄4 tsp each salt and pepper 1 pkg (250 g) cream cheese, softened (see tip, below) […]