Gooding Public Library

What’s cooking at the library?
Bacon Ranch Salad
12 oz. package bacon
8 oz. cavatappi pasta
½ cup mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
½ cup buttermilk
1 Tbsp. dried parsley
1 Tbsp. dried di****ed
1 ½ Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. minced garlic
1 tsp. black pepper
1 pint grape tomatoes, halved
6 oz. cheddar cheese, cut in ½ inch cubes
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 can sliced black olives
2 green onions, thinly sliced

Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and cool.
Cook bacon until it is crispy. Let it cool then crumble up into bite sized pieces.
In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, buttermilk, parsley, dill, lemon juice, garlic, and pepper. Add the cooled pasta, and the rest of the ingredients. Toss to combine.

What’s cooking at the library?
Chocolate Hummus

1 can chickpeas or black beans
⅓ cup cocoa powder
⅓ cup pure maple syrup
⅓ cup almond butter, peanut butter, or tahini
1 tsp. vanilla
¼ tsp. salt
1 to 2 Tbsp. milk, if needed to thin
Chocolate chips, if desired

Drain and rinse the beans really well. Add to a food processor.
Add the remaining ingredients except milk and chocolate chips. Blend until completely smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape the sides of the bowl. If it is too thick, add some milk until it is a nice smooth consistency for dipping.
Transfer to a container and refrigerate to cool and blend flavors before serving. Top with chocolate chips if desired.
Serve with fruit, apple slices, pretzels, graham crackers, etc. Store in the refrigerator.