Sips and Dips

We welcomed a group of 24 ladies and one gentleman to our store last evening to host our first monthly Van Gogh and Merlot painting session! Pictures are soon to follow, but we wanted to post a few of our featured recipes here for those who couldn't join us last night! We hope you find our fare filling and fanciful to make for your own upcoming soirees.

Mediterranean Hummus

• 1 can white beans (or cannellini beans), rinsed and drained
• 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• 2 Tb Tahini
• 1 Tb EVOO (we recommend garlic or lemon!)
• Juice of 1/2 lemon
• 1 Tb STM Dukka Seasoning
• 1/4 tsp salt

Blend beans, garlic, Tahini, olive oil and lemon juice in a food processor until desired consistency is achieved. Fold in the Dukka seasoning and salt. Refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours. Serve cold with pita chips, fresh veggies, or your favorite crackers.





New Orleans Pumpkin Dip

• 12 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 c cooked or canned pumpkin
• 4 Tbs STM New Orleans Blackening Spice
• 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
• 1/2 c green bell pepper, diced
• 1/2 c red bell pepper, diced
• 1 round loaf Italian or whole wheat bread or a small pumpkin

In a medium mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, pumpkin, New Orleans Blackening Spice, and crushed red pepper flakes until smooth. Stir in the green and red bell pepper. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Hollow out round loaf of bread (bread can be used for bread crumbs or for dipping) or small pumpkin. Spoon dip into the center and serve with vegetables, chips or crackers. Enjoy, and happy hump day!