Cafe Dion

BREAKING NEWS!!

Bonjour,

 

BREAKING NEWS !!!!

I have a new venture: There is a new store that just opened in Longmont,  KITCHEN COMPANY at 464 Main Street, Longmont, 720-745-5500 x 107 and ask for Kirsten Pellicer, she is the owner of that beautiful shop. You can find wonderful tools for your kitchen. Remember the Holidays are among us, and we never have to many kitchen utensils. Believe me.

I also will have the great opportunity to offer cooking classes and book signings. 

Our first cooking class will be on: Thursday 11/02- 6-9 pm and will be making French Winter Soups.

The second cooking class will be on: Saturday 11/18- 10-1 pm and will be making French Sauces.

We will also have 2 book signings: Friday 11/10- 6-9 pm and Friday 12/08- 6-9 pm.

Please call Kirsten for more information: 720-745-5500 x 107.

See you all of you there! Let's have fun!

Merci beaucoup.

THE GREAT PUMPKIN: BEYOND THE PIE, PART 2

Bonjour,

With the holidays coming, we are always looking for something good and quick to make. This is a great recipe for parties. Easy to make. You can serve this hummus with so many different vegetables. I serve my with grilled pita wedges and cucumber slices. I make this hummus a little spicy, nice contrast with the cucumber.  

Pumpkin Hummus:

4 pita breads, each cut into 8 wedges

Cooking spray

2 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste)

1 tablespoon lemon zest

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1 teaspoon ground cumin

1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

1/2 teaspoon paprika

1/8 teaspoon tumeric

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1 (15-oz) can pumpkin, (not pie mix)

1 garlic clove, minced

2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Sesame seeds, toasted

 

1) Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.

2) Place pita wedges on baking sheets; coat with cooking spray.

3) bake at 425 F for 6 minutes or until toasted.Remove from oven and let cool.

4) In a food processor bowl, place tahini, and next 9 ingredients, and process until smooth.

5) Add parsley, pulse until blended.

6) Place hummus in a serving bowl, sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Serve with pita wedges and cucumber slices.

Serves: 10

A bientot! See you soon!

 ©CafeDion 2017

THE GREAT PUMPKIN: BEYOND THE PIE

Bonjour,

Ha! The Great Pumpkin: Its time is here. They are so many recipes regarding : the pumpkin pie. Lets go further, like: Pumpkin Pie Smoothie or Hummus, why not. It is delicious and healthy. The kids will love it. Try it!

 

Pumpkin Pie Smoothie:

1 cup of canned pumpkin 

1 yogurt, plain or vanilla Greek yogurt

1 frozen banana, cut in chunks

1 cup milk

2 tablespoons honey

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 teaspoon cinnamon

Dash pumpkin pie spice 

Chia seeds or black poppy seeds for garnish

 

1) Use ice cube trays to freeze pumpkin puree in perfect block-size portions, and store in a freeze-safe zip-lock plastic bags.

2) Combine pumpkin, yogurt, banana, milk, honey, vanilla, cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice in a blender, process until smooth.

3)  Pour into a large glass and garnish with chia seeds.

Make: 2 

A bientot! See you soon!

 ©CafeDion 2017