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I love pita chips. They're incredibly delicious, addictive and easy. They only take about 5 minutes to whip up and are so much fresher than anything you can buy, not to mention that homemade chips are healthier than anything you can buy. Serve the chips with hummus, guacamole, salsa or any other favorite dip. Feel free to vary the seasoning to your personal tastes by using chili or curry powders. You can make them in advance by letting them cool completely on a wire rack, then packing them in a plastic bag for a day or two.

Homemade Pita Chips

1 ½ tsp cumin
1 tsp Paprika
½ tsp Garlic Powder
Black pepper and salt, to taste
2 Pitas

Preheat broiler and line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Mix together cumin, paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Set aside.
Cut Pitas into 8-12 pieces and split each piece in half to make thin chips. Arrange in a single layer on baking sheet. Spray with cooking spray.
Sprinkle evenly with spice mixture, but use your own judgment in deciding how much to put on the chips.
Broil for 3-5 minutes, until golden brown.

[Photo by Nicole Weston]

If you want to make something that tastes exactly like store-bought eggnog, but still have the thrill of “cooking” at home, this is the recipe for you. It combines store bought ingredients for a traditional holiday drink. Make sure to work lots of cream-colors into your tablescape so the drink is color-coordinated with your décor.

Semi Homemade Eggnog

1 gallon vanilla ice cream, melted

2 tsp nutmeg

1 cup bourbon

Mix ice cream, nutmeg and bourbon together in a large pitcher. Chill.

Serves 8

[Photo By Nicole Weston]