Hummus (Chick Pea Spread)

2 c. cooked garbanzo beans or chick peas and 1/3 C. water OR 2 cans (15 oz. or 425 g.) chick peas (undrained)

3 cloves garlic

1/3 c. lemon juice

� c. tahini paste ( ground sesame seeds)

2 tsp. Mint leaves

Dash of salt, pepper and cayenne

Serve in pita pouches as a sandwich spread or as a dip for raw vegetables.

Cranberry Apple Chutney

 

1 1/4 cup gran. Sugar

1/2 cup water

1 pkg. cranberries (3 � cup)

2 med. apples cut in �" pieces

1 med. onion chopped

1/2 cup golden raisins

1/2 cup packed light brown sugar

1/4 cup cider vinegar

1 tsp. cinnamon

1 tsp. cloves

1/8 tsp. allspice

1/2 cup walnuts or pecans toasted & chopped (opt)

Combine sugar & water, bring to boil, boil 3 minutes. Add rest of ingredients except nuts and cook over low med. heat 20 to 25 min. until thickened. Stir occasionally. Cool & stir in nuts.