Getting By, Dreaming Big

This post was meant for my double edition of Foodie Wednesday last week, but I ran out of time.  Back in December for the cookie swap I was looking for another appetizer recipe to cut through all the sugar everyone was going to be ingesting.  I decided after the success of the White Bean Dip that I would try another Giada recipe – Crostini with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Chickpeas.

Adding the olive oil to smooth out the mixture.

Final product in the Food Processor.

Final product served on the toasted crostinis and garnished with lemon zest.  Unfortunately since I couldn’t find this recipe online, I can’t put it on the blog.  Copyright laws and all.  If you have the cookbook, Everyday Italian, though I would highly recommend this recipe.  It was easy to make, delicious to eat, and the perfect appetizer for any kind of gathering.  Everyone at the cookie swap loved it.  I might have gone a little crazy with the lemon zest. 

I know I’ll certainly be making it again.  It would also make a good hummus type spread.  It’s amazing what you can make with a can of chickpeas!

Now for something else you can enjoy!  Last week, my friend Shion, gave me a bag of these Stacy’s Everything Bagel Chips.  She had told me about them, and um…hello….Everything Bagels are seriously one of my Top 10 favorite foods.  I couldn’t find them, so she surprised me with my very own bag.  Jon and I loved these.  I might have to make a special trip to Whole Foods for them.  They’d be great with cheese, or dipped in hummus, or just to be eaten as chips.  Thanks Shion!

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What is your favorite Stacy’s product?  I’d have to say the Everything Bagel Chips are up there tied probaby with the Cinnamon Pita Chips.