Creamy Black Bean Dip With Red Chili Salsa

Cool and creamy, spicy and crunchy, this healthy black bean dip has it all! Greek yogurt gives it a light, velvety texture and some added protein. The refreshing salsa is what makes it special. Lime juice and red chili infuse this dish with citrus flavor and punchy heat. Dip tortilla or pita chips into it. Serve it with some sliced avocado on the side and you've got a vibrant, healthy meal. Easy dishes like this are nice in summertime. This is a great appetizer for girl's night, casual entertaining on the deck or a solitary lunch in the sunshine.

Restaurant Style Hummus With Smoked Paprika Drizzle

Growing up in a Lebanese family, I've eaten a lot of hummus. And still, I’m looking for new ways to prepare it. Hummus is health food for some. It’s comfort food to me. It reminds me of spending summers with my grandmother in Brooklyn. She made it the old fashioned way, soaking the dried chickpeas overnight. She always served it with fresh pita, scallions and radishes.