Easy Snacks
Homemade Pita Chips
Ingredients:
3 Pitas
Olive oil, about 2 – 4 tablespoons
Paprika
Greek seasoning
Salt
1. Cut the pitas into sixths with a chef’s knife.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the pitas on the baking sheet, and brush with olive oil.
3. Season with paprika, Greek seasoning, and salt.
4. Flip the triangles over and repeat the olive oil and seasoning.
5. Bake for 15 – 20 minutes at 350 degrees, flipping half way through.
6. Enjoy with your favorite dip!
Pimento Cheese
Ingredients:
8oz sharp cheddar cheese
8oz cream cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
4 oz pimentos (1 jar)
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1. Add the mayonnaise, cream cheese, and spices to a bowl and beat until well combined.
2. Add the pimentos to the cheese mixture, and beat until well combined.
3. Shred the cheddar cheese, and slowly add to the mixing bowl while combining. Mix until all the cheese has been added.
4. Store in a container overnight to allow the flavors to marry.
5. Serve with celery or crackers!
Bruschetta
Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds tomatoes
1/4 cup virgin olive oil
1/3 cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 cup (powdered) Parmesan cheese
1. Chop the tomatoes into 1/2 inch pieces and add them to a container.
2. Add the olive oil and balsamic vinegar to the container.
3. Chiffonade the basil and add to the container.
4. Add the pepper and garlic salt and mix.
5. Add the Parmesan cheese, and mix.
Turkey and Havarti Cheese Rollups
Ingredients:
8 oz package of oven roasted turkey lunch meat
10 Slices of Havarti cheese
3 wedges of Laughing Cow garden spread
1. Place one slice of Havarti cheese on a plate.
2. Spread a good amount of Laughing Cow cheese on the slice. Yes, Havarti does have holes in it, but the Laughing Cow is thick enough that it shouldn’t ooze through too much.
3. Add the turkey slices to the cheese, and roll. Make sure to distribute the turkey evenly between all 10 slices of Havarti. You may need to cut a few slices in half.
4. Roll up!
