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Kalamata Olive Tapenade

Carol 13 Comments

Tapenade: A Provençal dish consisting of puréed or finely chopped olives, capers, olive oil, and sometimes anchovies which is usually eaten with bread as an hors d’œuvre. Originally tapanade was only made with black olives, but now there is also tomato and eggplant tapenades.

Today’s recipe is Kalamata Olive Tapenade with earthy, robust Kalamata olives. Tapenade is simple, quick to make, delicious and addictive. Kalamata olives are the Mediterranean diet’s best-kept secret superstar. Not only are they bursting with flavor, but they also pack a powerful punch of health benefits.

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Savory Pumpkin Hummus For Fall

Carol 31 Comments

Fall always makes me think of golden leaves, apples, cider, and pumpkins.  Usually I make pumpkin bread and enjoy a glass of cider, but today I’m sharing a not-so-common savory dish, pumpkin hummus.  If you’ve read my blog before, you may have noticed I eat hummus quite often. I have some in the refrigerator almost all the time.  This year I’m trying a new version with pumpkin.  I love that it’s so easy to make in minutes using a food processor.  Pumpkin is high in beta-carotene. Your body converts beta-carotene to vitamin A, which is great for your eyes and skin. It is also rich in riboflavin and folate to boost your immune health.  As I wrote a couple of weeks ago, add color to your diet for taste and your immune system.  Pumpkin hummus is perfect on toast for a fall breakfast.  I love a small scoop to use as a dressing my lunch salad plate with bread.

 

 

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