**Editor's note:**This recipe is reprinted from Rose Hammick's and Charlotte Packer's bookGreat Parties for Kids.For Hammick's and Packer's tips on throwing a kids' summer party,click here.
Hummus and guacamole served with breadsticks and veggie sticks make great finger foods for toddlers. Older children love these too, but make sure you offer a selection of breadsticks, chips, and pita bread for those few kids who turn up their noses at the sight of raw vegetables, however sweet and juicy they are.
Ingredients
Makes 8 servings
For sour cream dip
For kid's guacamole
For hummus
For tomato salsa
Crudités
Dippers
Make sour cream dip
Step 1
Lightly mix together all the ingredients. Don't over-stir, as the dip becomes runny quite quickly. This can be prepared the day before the party and kept in the fridge.
Make kid's guacamole
Step 2
Put the avocado, mayonnaise, and cilantro in a food processor and whiz until smooth. Turn into a serving bowl and stir in the sour cream. Push the avocado pits into the mixture to prevent discoloration, Remove before serving. This will keep in the fridge for up to a day.
Make hummus
Step 3
把鹰嘴豆和柠檬汁在搅拌机里work to a smooth purée. Add the tahini paste, olive oil, and garlic and blend until smooth. Scrape down the sides and add the boiling water. The consistency should be fairly loose and light. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, spoon into bowls and drizzle with a little olive oil. Will keep in the fridge for a couple of days.
Make tomato salsa
Step 4
Quarter and core the tomatoes and remove the seeds. Finely chop the tomatoes and put into a bowl. Add all the remaining ingredients and combine. Keep at room temperature until ready to serve. This will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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Back to TopI only used the hummus recipe, I needed a very basic and fast recipe. This absolutely did the trick. I can absolutely recommend.
NoSleepTillBrooklyn
tucson, az
3/4/2009