Pears in Blankets, Spicy Fried Chickpeas, and Rockin' Radish Sammies

3 tasty tidbits for tomorrow night;

Pears in Blankets:

3 Bartlett or Bosc pears, unripe*
Lemon juice*
4 oz. thinly sliced prosciutto

Core pears, and cut into large wedges. Squirt with lemon juice. Wrap with prosciutto, tucking in edges.

Spicy Fried Chickpeas:

2 15 oz. cans chickpeas, drained, rinsed, and patted dry with a paper towel
1/3 cup EVOO
2 t. smoked paprika
2 t. cumin*
1/2 t. cayenne
Sea salt* to taste
2 t. finely grated lime zest

Heat olive oil in a large skillet over med. high heat. Saute chickpeas for 15 mins. or until crisp and golden. Drain on paper towels. In a bowl, toss with the rest of the ingredients.

Rockin' Radish Sammies:

Cocktail size appetizer loaf* of pumpernickel
Cream cheese with chives*
Radishes, very thinly sliced
Freshly ground pepper*
Lime salt* (or a squeeze of lime juice and sea salt)

Spread cream cheese on bread squares. Top with radishes. Season with lime salt and pepper.

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Love,

MM