5 Minute Pita Chips…*
It has been 81 days since my last blog post and I am astonished at how much my life has changed since February 23. Not only did I take on a completely new overwhelming, yet extremely rewarding job, but I moved into my dream condo downtown Chicago in the heart of ‘the loop.’
I’m happy to say I’m finally beginning to feel settled into both, and with a little spare time on my hands, I’m BACK IN BUSINESS! Wahooo! Time for a celebration, and by that I mean, a fresh batch of chocolate chip cookies! :)
It has been 81 days since my last blog post and I am astonished at how much my life has changed since February 23. Not only did I take on a completely new overwhelming, yet extremely rewarding job, but I moved into my dream condo downtown Chicago in the heart of ‘the loop.’
I’m happy to say I’m finally beginning to feel settled into both, and with a little spare time on my hands, I’m BACK IN BUSINESS! Wahooo! Time for a celebration, and by that I mean, a fresh batch of chocolate chip cookies! :)
As most of you can relate, moving out of an old apartment (house or condo) and into a new one is very expensive and completely time consuming. Without any time or money on my side, my diet consisted of mini marshmallows, frozen meals, chocolate chips, pb&j, and the occasional splurge of fresh pita bread and hummus.
There were several times when I paced back and forth in the grocery store debating the items in my cart—99% of the time, these things went back on the shelf because I couldn’t justify stuffed chicken breasts, salted pita chips, and fresh squeezed orange juice over paint, packaging tape, and pillows.
It wasn’t long before I started to get creative in my cramped and empty kitchen. With a few spices on hand, a drizzle of olive oil, and a few slices of pita bread, I crafted homemade pita chips in less than 5 minutes. And to be completely honest, they taste better than the $5.99 16oz. bag of Stacy’s; but I’ll let you be the judge of that. Enjoy!
There were several times when I paced back and forth in the grocery store debating the items in my cart—99% of the time, these things went back on the shelf because I couldn’t justify stuffed chicken breasts, salted pita chips, and fresh squeezed orange juice over paint, packaging tape, and pillows.
It wasn’t long before I started to get creative in my cramped and empty kitchen. With a few spices on hand, a drizzle of olive oil, and a few slices of pita bread, I crafted homemade pita chips in less than 5 minutes. And to be completely honest, they taste better than the $5.99 16oz. bag of Stacy’s; but I’ll let you be the judge of that. Enjoy!
The Ingredients…*
1 package pita bread (I used Kronos Honey Wheat)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon sea salt
1 package pita bread (I used Kronos Honey Wheat)
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 teaspoon sea salt
The Instructions…*
(1) Preheat oven to 400° F; Line cookie sheet with tin foil and spray lightly with cooking spray
(2) Cut each pita into 8 triangles or ‘wedges
(1) Preheat oven to 400° F; Line cookie sheet with tin foil and spray lightly with cooking spray
(2) Cut each pita into 8 triangles or ‘wedges
(3) Arrange wedges on baking sheet, and brush with oil
(4) Sprinkle with garlic powder, pepper, garlic salt, and a dash of sea salt for texture
(5) Bake 8 to 12 minutes, or until toasted and golden, rotating pan halfway through
(!!) Watch carefully for they burn easily
(!!) Watch carefully for they burn easily
Serve immediately, or store in Ziploc bag for up to 2 days.
Dip 'em in hummus, tabouleh, or peanut butter...or just enjoy alone!
