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One of the many fun things about working for ACH Food Companies was being able to “play” in the research & development kitchen.  I just love “inventorizing” recipes for different occasions.  I created this recipe just for my boss at the time, Fulya Eren, and used it not only as a dip but also as a pizza sauce.  If you don’t have a food processor, you can also use a blender.

1 15 ounce can garbanzo or cannellini beans, drained & rinsed
½ lemon, freshly squeezed, or 1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/3 cup tahini
2 cloves fresh garlic
1 7 ounce jar roasted red peppers, drained
½ tsp. salt
½ tsp. lemon pepper
½ tsp. ground cumin
2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Place all ingredients in bowl of a food processor, blend until well combined, about 1-2 minutes. Serve with crackers, chips or with fresh vegetables.

One of my favorite appetizers is  Caprese Salad Skewers.  These delightful little gems are so easy to make and so yummy to eat.

1 large container of Marinated Cilegine Salad, or Cilegine Mozzarella
1 large container of Cherry Tomatoes
Fresh Basil
Salt & Pepper
Balsamic Glaze (can be purchased in grocery store)
Skewers

Skewer with one mozzarella ball and one cherry tomato. Repeat with remaining cheese and tomatoes. Place skewers on a serving platter, drizzle with balsamic glaze, chopped fresh basil, salt & pepper.

Bon Appetito!