The holidays have come and gone.  There’s always a reason to enjoy healthy pita chips with delicious healthy and a bit decadent spreads.  Personally, I like New York Style Pita Chips.  Crispy. Crunchy. Yumm!  Come on!  They come in six flavors, are not just tasty but are also twice baked and never fried, which means they’re better for you (and your readers) than a handful of chips and provide more crunch with less mess. They’re the chip to dip! Flavors include:

  • New York Style Ancient Grains & Flaxseed Pita Chips (NEW)
  • New York Style Chia Seeds & Quinoa Pita Chips (NEW)
  • New York Style Sea Salt Pita Chips
  • New York Style Parmesan Garlic & Herb Pita Chips
  • New York Style Red Hot Chili Pepper Pita Chips
  • New York Style Garden Fresh Ranch Pita Chips

Let’s test a couple of recipes this weekend, afterall the SuperBowl is early February and it’s a perfect time to serve up healthy, delicious and a bit decadent snacks!

Butternut Squash BruschettaButternut Squash Bruchetta Dip

PREP TIME: 20 MINUTES
COOK TIME: 8 MINUTES
MAKES 3 CUPS OF DIP
2 TBSP. OLIVE OIL
3 CUPS DICED BUTTERNUT SQUASH*
1/2 CUP COARSELY CHOPPED DRIED CRANBERRIES
2 OZ. PROSCIUTTO, CHOPPED
1/3 CUP CRUMBLED BLUE CHEESE
1 TABLESPOON CHOPPED FRESH SAGE

Heat olive oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add squash and cook 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until squash is tender-crisp.
Stir in cranberries and prosciutto. Cook 2 minutes or squash is tender.
Remove from heat, let cool; stir in blue cheese and sage. Serve with New York Style® Pita Chips.
Works best with New York Style Ancient Grains & Flaxseed, Chia Seeds & Quinoa, Sea Salt, Parmesan Garlic & Herb or Red Hot Chili Pepper Pita Chips
*Substitute 1 (16-oz.) package frozen diced squash for fresh squash. Reduce first cook time to 3 minutes.

Strawberry Mascarpone DipStrawberry Mascarpone Dip 

PREP TIME: 15 MINUTES
MAKES 2 ½ CUPS OF DIP
1 CUP MASCARPONE CHEESE
1 CUP WHOLE MILK RICOTTA CHEESE
¼ CUP MAPLE SYRUP OR HONEY
1 TBSP. GRAND MARNIER
½ CUP SLICED STRAWBERRIES
3 TBSP. BALSAMIC GLAZE
Beat mascarpone with ricotta, maple syrup, and Grand Marnier in large bowl with electric mixer until thoroughly combined and smooth.
Spoon mascarpone mixture into serving bowl. Top with strawberries and drizzle with balsamic glaze. Serve with New York Style Pita Chips.
Works best with New York Style Ancient Grains & Flaxseed, Chia Seeds & Quinoa,
or Sea Salt Pita Chips

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