Snowpocalypse 2010

So the blizzard is officially over and now it's shovel, shovel shovel! I took a break to make a healthy snack for the Superbowl. Spicy Roasted Chickpeas! YUM! I didn't take any personal photos b/c I am too lazy to upload right now. But here's the recipe and a photo from Noble Pig. She insists on lime wedges, but I think they are just as delish without them.

Spicy Roasted Chickpeas
Adapted from Best Holiday Appetizers

2 15-ounce cans chickpeas (garbanzo beans)
3 Tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 Tablespoon chili powder
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
Lime wedges

Rinse chickpeas in a colander. Drain them well, shaking the colander to remove as much water as possible. It's okay to take out a bit of aggression on the peas, they won't mind.

In a medium sized bowl, combine rinsed chickpeas, olive oil, salt and black pepper. Mix well to coat the chickpeas. Spread the chickpeas out on a foil lined baking sheet, one large enough to hold chickpeas in a single layer.

Bake in a 400 degree oven for 15 minutes or until chickpeas begin to brown, shaking pan twice during baking.

Remove chickpeas from the oven. In a small bowl, combine chili powder and ground red pepper. Place the mixture in a small sieve to sprinkle over the cooked chickpeas. Bake another 5 minutes or until a dark, golden-red.

Eat 'em up!

-------- SNOW PICS!!!! --------

The house is under all the snow!

Our neighbors' 3 year old... look how high the snow is on their deck!

Knee deep in the driveway

Waist deep on the cart path!