Today’s International Inspiration for using up Thanksgiving leftovers will take us to Greece. This next recipe was inspired by a trip to a local taverna – by local I mean Northern NJ, where I live, not local as in Mykonos. This is my take on skordalia, a Greek potato and garlic dip. I have omitted the almonds because I try to keep my recipes as allergy free/friendly as possible. This dip can be served as an appetizer or a side with toasted pita, crackers, or crudité. You know, because you probably have some of those left over as well.

Greek Potato and Garlic Dip with Crudite

Ingredients

Baking Potatoes – 2 large

Garlic – 1 head (roasted)

Olive Oil – about ¼ cup (or as needed)

Lemon Zest and Juice – 1 lemon

Dill – 2-3 tbs. chopped

Salt – to taste

Crudite – any veggies you like cut into small pieces: celery, carrots, cucumbers, etc.

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
2. Peel and chop potatoes into large pieces.
3. Boil in salted water until cooked through.
4. Cut the top of the head of garlic off to expose cloves. Drizzle garlic with olive oil and wrap in aluminum foil. Roast in oven until softened – about 30 minutes.
5. In a food processor puree potatoes, 2-3 cloves of roasted garlic, lemon zest, at least 1 tsp. salt, about 1 tsp. of lemon juice, and half the dill. Drizzle in olive oil until you get the consistency you like.
6. Taste and adjust seasonings.
7. Spoon into large serving bowl and garnish with remaining dill.
8. Serve with crudité.