Onion And Chive Pitas Food

GREEK LAYERED DIP WITH PITA CRISPS

Steps:

• The day before you want to serve the dip, take your yoghurt and put it into a mesh strainer you have lined with 3 or 4 coffee filters. (you may also line it with damp cheese cloth) Set the strainer in the sink and allow it to drain overnight. The whey will drip out of the yogurt, leaving a smooth, creamy cheese similar in texture to cream cheese or neufchatel. Stir in the red onion and minced chives and set aside.(Alternatively you can use 1 8-oz container of chives and onion cream cheese spread).
• Put the chickpeas, garlic, tahini, olive oil and lemon in a food processor. Process until almost smooth (You may need a few extra TBS of water or lemon juice to loosen it) Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Heat oven to 350*F. Carefully split each pita bread into 2 rounds. Cut each round into 6 wedges; brush with olive oil and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Sprinkle with garlic powder.
• Bake 5 to 7 minutes or until crisp and golden brown. Cool while making dip.
• In a 10 inch pie pan, spread the yoghurt cheese mixture. Drop small spoonfuls of chickpea mixture even over, spreading evenly. Top with remaining ingredients in order listed.
• Serve with pita crisps.
• Note: to make ahead, dip can be refrigerated up to 2 hours.

ROAST BEEF AND CHIVE PITA SNACKS

Steps:

• Spread pitas with cream cheese spread.
• Top with remaining ingredients; fold each pita in half.
• Cut each into 4 wedges.

WARM ONION DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Add onion and saute until it just starts to brown, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Remove from heat and let cool for 10 minutes.
• Mix mayonnaise, sour cream, cheddar, Tabasco, and salt together in a medium bowl. Add onion and mix until evenly distributed. Spread dip into a shallow 5x7 baking dish and bake until bubbling and slightly browned, about 20 minutes. Stir in chives and serve.

BACON ONION DIP

Steps:

• Place the olive oil and bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until the bacon is golden brown and crispy, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove the bacon to a paper-towel-lined plate. Add the onions and salt to the pan and cook slowly in the bacon fat, stirring often, until deeply caramelized, about 15 minutes. Add the onions to the bowl with the bacon and let cool for about 5 minutes. Stir in the yogurt and chives. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors mingle. Serve with the carrot "chips" or pita chips.