Appetizers & Side Dishes

Hummus (our favorite)

    1 15 ounce can garbanzo beans (reserve juice)
    1 1/4 tablespoons Tahini (can be bought in most grocery stores... looks like peanut butter)
    1/4 cup lemon juice
    1 large garlic clove
    1/2 tsp. salt

Heat beans over medium heat until they come to a boil.  Reserve juice.  Put beans and next 4 ingredients in a food processor or blender.  Slowly add juice from beans (not all the juice).  Blend until creamy and very smooth.  Place in a bowl... serve with pita bread, French bread, or any bread!!!

Corn Bread

    1 cup corn meal
    1 cup white flour
    2 tsp. baking powder
    2 tsp. sugar
    1 tsp. salt
    2 tbsp. veg. oil
    1 1/2 cups soy milk

Mix ingredients.  Pour into 8 x 8 pan (slightly grease).  Cook at 350 for 30 minutes.

Crock pot marinara sauce

    1 cup packed fresh parsley
    3 ribs of celery, chopped
    1 medium onion, chopped
    2 cloves garlic
    1/2 tsp. dried rosemary
    1/2 tsp. dried sage
    16 oz. can seasoned tomato sauce
    16 oz. can regular tomato sauce
    16 oz. can seasoned diced tomatoes
    16 oz. can regular diced tomatoes
    1/4 lb. fresh mushrooms
    1 1/2 tsp. salt
    Pinch of chili peppers to taste.

Add all ingredients to crockpot.  Cook 5-6 hours on high or 12-18 hours on low.  This is an awesome marinara sauce!!!

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