Ingredients:

1 can (19oz) white kidney beans, drained and rinsed
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp olive oil
½ tsp dried oregano, crumbled
1 clove garlic, pressed
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
Handful of freshly chopped parsley

Instructions:

Place all ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth. Transfer to a nice serving dish, sprinkle with parsley and serve with cut up raw vegetable sticks and pita bread.

Ingredients:

1 1/3 cup pumpkin seeds, cleaned and rinsed
1 tsp salt
1 tsp crushed red pepper
½ tsp black pepper
2 tsp garlic powder

Instructions:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

In a bowl, combine the pumpkin seeds with the spices. Place the pumpkin seeds on a baking tray, sprayed with non-stick cooking spray, and bake for approximately 15 minutes. The seeds should be slightly golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oven and let them cool completely.

This makes a delicious and healthy snack.

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1 quart of fresh strawberries
2 C of sour cream
2 C of brown sugar

Clean the strawberries well.  Place the sour cream into a small bowl.  Place the brown sugar into a small bowl.  Dip the strawberries into the sour cream and then coat with the brown sugar.

Makes 16 appetizers

This is often served as a dessert in many elegant restaurants.  They work great as a slightly sweet treat at any party.  Seedless grapes will also work well with this combination of dips.