Guacamole lovers, this one is for you. I created this recipe out of the desire to “level-up” the regular old, run of the mill guac. I added all of the essential guacamole ingredients and added a few things to help spice it up- literally.
Hello again! Today I am sharing a delicious and super easy dip that is sure to please. If you have ever had the very popular chickpea hummus, this variation is not much different. The flavors are pretty comparable but I find exchanging the edamame for the chickpeas is a great way to shake things up a bit. If you like hummus and you like edamame, this recipe is for you! If you have never had either, I highly suggest giving it a try and I bet you won’t be disappointed.
I love food. This should come as no surprise since I have a food website, I am a food photographer and I also do nutrition work. It should also not surprise anyone that I love to eat. Ever since I was younger, I have been a grazer. I was never the kid to sit down and clear my plate. Rather I would eat a little while my mother was cooking, eat a little more during the meal and then come back later to finish off whatever I had left; my parents used to call me a “bird”. I wish I could say that I grew out of that habit, but truth is, I haven’t. I still prefer to set out an appetizer while I cook, have a few bites while I enjoy a meal with the family and then come back for a snack after I’ve cleaned up the kitchen. This love of “munching” has driven me to create good snacking options for myself and my family.
I know what you’re thinking, “Cheese made of cashews… HUH? Can you do that?” Trust me when I say I had a similar reaction when I first heard of this stuff awhile back. But I am here with a personal testimonial to assure you that this stuff is good… and I mean durn good. It’s an alternative to dairy that is well loved in the vegan and paleo communities which makes it a perfect fit in any lifestyle.