June 1, 2009

[Núria]

Thanks so much everybody for your kind words and wishes I can't wait to have my new apron on and have a toast with the mug

As per Jenn's suggestion, I'm sending a dish I just made with the 3 June's ingredients. Although I'm sure you don't need any inspiration... here you have a Beans & Rice and Pimientos del Padrón.
I am not entering into the contest, this is only for fun . Good luck Foodies .



http://recipespicbypic.blogspot.com/2009/05/alubias-pintas-con-arroz-y-pimientos.html Follow the link to get the recipe.

[Forum Team]

What a great entry to help inspire the other Jousters Nuria!!!  Looks just beautiful!

[Queen]

Thanks for posting this Nuria!

[priyagayatri]

congratulations Nuria, and your selection of ingredients sounds great though I'm going to omit the bacon since I'm vegetarian, and see what mediterranean=style recipe I can come up with!

[arimou0]

This should be interesting. I really do not like tomatoes so Peter is going to have to be really creative in this Cheesy however bacon makes everything better, so there's that Grin
and Congrats!!!

Wow, no tomatoes? What kind of a foodie are you? LOL just kidding

[christey]

hahah yeah, I know.. sigh, I try though! I do! I can do most cooked tomatoes sometimes, and sauce is good sometimes, but in general they really wig me out. *handing over my foodie badge*

[betherann]

Here is my entry!  I have to admit, this tangy hummus is far tastier than I ever could have imagined (what can I say, I'm not a fan of bacon!).  But I'm seriously addicted to this new hummus creation.  The flavors meld beautifully to lend a smokey, almost mesquite flavor.  I used sun-dried tomatoes, soy bacon, and rice crackers to fulfill the requirements.  Yum!



Maple Bacon Hummus with Sundried Tomatoes

3 slices Smart Bacon, toasted for 5 minutes at 450* in a toaster oven
6 sun-dried tomatoes, soaked in hot water for 15 minutes
1 15.5 oz. can garbonzo beans, drained and rinsed
2 T maple syrup (I used sugar free)
1 T minced garlic
1 T BBQ sauce
1/2 T Worchestershire sauce
1/2 T cider vinegar
1/8 tsp Sriracha (hot chili sauce -- use more or less to taste)

almond rice crackers and sliced fresh produce for a vegetable crudite

Combine all the ingredients in a food processor. Process until a smooth paste forms, adding water as necessary. Serve with almond rice crackers, chips, fresh fruits and vegetables, flatbread, as a sandwich filling, as a salad topper, or any other way you can devise. 

Makes 3-4 half-cup servings. 

Read the full story here: http://muffinlovechick.blogspot.com/2009/05/hummus-its-whats-for-dinner.html

[Queen]

Great first entry Betherann!! I love hummus and this really sounds great!

[Forum Team]

Great entry Betherann!  Love that hummus is the first entry! 

[Maria S.]

Great ingredients! Can't wait to think of something yummy to cook up!

[betherann]

Thanks, you guys!  I'm a total hummus addict.   

[Dharm]

I think this is the first time i've got an entry in so early!  The ingredients chosed by Nuria were really open to so many creations and I think that is what made this so exciting.  My original creation is called

Meditteranian Rice Tartelettes and the full recipe with loads of pictures is found on the link. 
It's a RICE Tart Shell, filled with eggplant, BACON, mushrooms and topped with TOMATO. 

I myself was quite surprised at how good this tasted and beleive me, it was really, really good!  I hope you all like it as much as I do too!  Let me know if any of you try it out.

Thanks again Nuria for the great choice of ingredients!!

[Queen]

Wow, Dharm! I totally love this entry! So original!

[Forum Team]

Great use of the ingredients Dharm!!!  They look so pretty and I can just imagine how wonderful they taste!

[Núria]

Wow I love both entries! Betherann your dish looks sooooooo good . Great job to play with hummus, I'm loving the colours too!
Dharm, your tartalettes are so cute... I never thought about making them with rice... your entry is so original . A lovely appetizer!!! Thanks.