Raggedy edges and funky shape give these pita chips a little oomph. Heat the oven to 350° F. Split 2 rounds of whole wheat pita bread (the pocket kind, not the flat kind) into top and bottom rounds. Tear the rounds into rough, chip-size pieces and spread them out on a baking sheet. Pour a little olive oil into one palm then rub your palms together. Toss...
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Traditionally, hummus gets its sesame hit from tahini. Here the tahini gets a boost from sesame oil. Hummus also makes a great sandwich on pumpernickel bread with sliced cucumber, tomato and sprouts. Serve the hummus with Jigsaw Pita Chips. Makes 1 1/2 cups 1 can (15 1/2 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed and drained 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1 tablespoon...
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Kale Chips Kale chips require patience. And if you want every single one of them to be almost exactly the same size and of the same crispness, you’ll need to take a page from Harry Potter’s Alastor Moody: “Constant Vigilance!” But given the price sticker on most store-bought kale chips, it is worth the effort. Make your chips on a day when you’ll be in the...
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A lot of people ask me for my guac recipe. I don’t have one, so I made one up. There are so many variables in guacamole, from the avocados themselves, to the spiciness of your chiles to how much cilantro you like (or don’t like). But in the end, I think it all comes down to lime juice and salt. In both cases, don’t be shy. Makes about 1 1/2 cups 2 small...
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Yet another option for chicken you may have hanging around after roasting a chicken or buying a rotisserie chicken. Quesadillas are lightning-fast to put together, can be prepared in advance and are universally loved. In other words, they are ideal for entertaining, especially larger groups. Make life simple by using canned black beans and bottled...
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Green chili is one of America’s iconic dishes. Maybe not as iconic as New England clam chowder, Kansas City barbecue or Chicago deep dish pizza, but an icon none the less. Pork, onions, green chiles of one type or another (hopefully Hatch*) and garlic are pretty standard in green chili recipes, but after that, all hell breaks loose. This is my version,...
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