Quick Simple Snacks

SNACK TIME

There are those moments when no matter what you have in the fridge you just want something else. You know what I mean?

This is the time when a few simple ingredients lurking in the pantry cupboard and refrigerator can be turned into a satisfying and enticing snack or light meal.

Like what? you ask.

Well, do you like fish?  Yes.

Then how about some tinned sardines?  Sounds good?  No?  

Trust me it's all good.

This is one of our favourite summertime snacks and sometimes it can end up as a light meal, especially on warm summer days.

SARDINE and CREAM CHEESE DIP

Ingredients:

2  x 120g tinned sardines in brine (not oil)
100g soft cream cheese
Fresh or dried dill and/or parsley
1/2  red onion finely chopped
Cracked pepper
Juice of 1/2 small lemon
1 teaspoon x Horseradish cream (optional)
Sprinkle chilli powder (optional)

Method:

Open the tinned sardines and pour off the liquid. Place into a large bowl, and add all other ingredients.

Using a fork, blend by hand all the ingredients together. Do not use a blender it will end up too runny.

Taste and adjust the seasoning. 

If you like a bit of heat you can ADD the chilli powder.

Serve with toasted sourdough bread, water crackers, rice cakes, pitta bread (can be toasted), as well as some celery and cucumber sticks.

A very satisfying snack.  Enjoy!

Special note:

Non-dairy version -  make this without the cream cheese, use 1-2 tbspns good egg mayonnaise. Don't overdo the mayo.

Upmarket version - make this with tinned salmon.

Bon appetit!

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