Roasted Chickpeas

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Roasted ChickpeasThese roasted chickpeas are so good.  They are a great snack while watching the game and nice to munch on with a glass of wine.  You can change the flavor of them to suit your taste.  This is one of those recipes that everyone will ask you for.   They also make great gifts!!

 

Ingredients

Chick Peas

Olive Oil

Salt & Pepper

Garlic Powder

Parmesan Cheese

 

 

 

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 300º.  

Drain and rinse the chick peas.  Dry them with a paper towel, rubbing gently.  Remove any skins that come loose. 

Lay them single layer on a baking sheet.  Coat all the chick peas with olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper.

Roast for 1 1/2 – 2 hours, turning occasionally.  

Sprinkle on the parmesan cheese and the garlic powder, continue roasting for an additional 1/2 hour, or until the chick peas are crunchy. 

Cool completely before storing. 

 

Mini Frittata

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Mini Fritata

Wow are these good.  If you are hosting brunch, these should definitely be on your buffet table.  They are also great for those busy school mornings.    You can bake them ahead of time and warm them up when you want to eat them. 

 

Ingredients
6 Extra Large Eggs
1 LB Breakfast Sausage
1 Cup Cheddar Cheese – Shredded
¼ Cup Half & Half
½ Cup Chopped Spinach, squeezed dry
Cooking Spray
Salt and Pepper

 

Instructions
 Preheat oven to 375º.
Spray a mini muffin pan with cooking spray making sure you get into all the cups.
Cook the sausage in a frying pan until completely done.  Drain on a paper towel to absorb all the grease.   In a mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs and half & half, salt and pepper.  Put 1 tablespoon of the egg/milk mixture into each mini muffin cup.  Divide the sausage, the spinach and the cheese equally into all the muffin cups.Bake for 30-35 minutes

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