Tzaziki is really easy - cucumber (I seed, peel and grate the long telegraph ones, then squeeze as much of the liquid out as I can, it is more traditional to have grated cucumber but you could also chop it finely), very finely chopped or minced garlic, greek yoghurt and salt. I also add a tiny bit of sugar if I've overdone the garlic, it balances it. Tastes best when it's a day old, the garlic mellows.
Hummous doesn't really taste of chickpeas, it's more the base, iykwim. Tastes better if you buy dried chickpeas and soak them, they have a nuttier flavour. Pureed chickpeas, lemon, cumin, garlic and tahini. Yum.
Baba ghanoush is char-grilled eggplant dip, is really yummy too. Can't think of a recipe off the top of my head. Beetroot dip is another good one.
What about a salsa type dip - chopped tomatoes, spanish onion or spring onion, chopped chilli and lime or lemon juice, maybe a bit of chopped coriander? Or if you have lots of tomatoes or a herb garden with lots of basil, flat bread bruchetta is really easy, toast it, rub with a garlic clove, then top with chopped tomatoes, basil and spanish onion (if you like, I prefer it without onion)
Hadn't thought of nachos. (Well, duh, if I had, then I probably would have included it myself ) I definately need to hide food like chips and dips here. If the Man doesn't get them, then Steph loves rice crackers! I like the pizza scone idea too BG, that's a great one. I do a mean scone too . I don't like the boys drinking on potentially empty tummies either, which is why I like to feed them, even though the Man says that I don't need to. I feel responsible for them. OMG, does this mean I'm turning into a mother hen??
And thanks for the dips Suse. Hummus, that's the stuff. I think the Man has actually eaten it, and thought it alright, even though its chickpeas.
Large turkish breads make a good cheap pizza base. You can put anything on it that you would put on a pizza - even just brush with oil, garlic and cheese then pop in the oven.
Hi there,
I was thinking of the turkish bread as well - you could add some diced tomato, red onion and olive oil and make some bruschetta also.
Puff pastry comes in very handy as well - you could make some pizza pinwheels or parmesan cheese twists.
mini hot dogs are nice and easy - cheerios and those little bake at home bread rolls.
You sound like a wonderful nurturer - they're lucky to have you looking out for them
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. I don't like the boys drinking on potentially empty tummies either, which is why I like to feed them, even though the Man says that I don't need to. I feel responsible for them. OMG, does this mean I'm turning into a mother hen?? 
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