Mediterranean Pitas - From Rachael Ray Magazine

These party sandwiches are stuffed with store-bought fillings, so they come together in seconds. Ingredients:

16 mini pita pockets, about 2 1/2 inches in diameter 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 pound each hummus, tapenade, pesto, sun-dried tomato spread, black bean dip and spreadable goat cheese Olives, for garnish Paprika (optional) For a change

Use larger toasted pitas and cut into wedges to serve.

Directions:Preheat the broiler. Split each pita pocket in half, forming 32 disks total. Place the disks, cut side up, on a baking sheet and brush with the olive oil. Place under the broiler and cook until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes. Let cool.

Top the pitas with the various spreads. Place an olive in the center of some of the pitas. Sprinkle lightly with paprika, if desired.

Spicy Bean Salad

Makes 8 Servings

• 1 (14.5 ounce) can black beans
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can dark red kidney beans
• 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans
• 1 (14.5 ounce) can pinto beans
• 1 (10 ounce) package frozen corn kernels, thawed
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 2 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 1 (8 ounce) jar chunky salsa
• 1 pinch dried parsley

DIRECTIONS
Rinse the beans well, drain and pour into a large bowl. Add corn. oil, cumin, chili powder, lime juice, and salsa. Sprinkle with parsley, cover, and chill for about 1 hour before serving.