As the festive season approaches, many of us will be getting ready to host friends and family, eager to dazzle our guests with delicious treats.
With a plethora of classic Christmas treats on the menu – from succulent turkey dinners and golden roast potatoes to rich Christmas pudding, cheese platters, and creamy Bailey’s – there’s no shortage of delights to indulge in. But before you tuck into the main event, which often demands considerable preparation time, consider offering your guests some appetisers.
Party dips are a go-to favourite, the ideal complement to an array of dippers like vegetable sticks, crisps, crackers, or bread. However, instead of resorting to the mundane presentation of dips in a plain bowl, a creative recipe developer has devised a charming and festive method to elevate your hummus dish.
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Kristel, who lives in Nice in France, is passionate about crafting “simple snacks with a twist” for those who relish both food and entertaining. Her innovative ideas have captured the attention of a vast audience, with her Instagram account @kristels.kitchen amassing an impressive following of 569,000 fans.
This year, Kristel encourages everyone to try her latest creation: the Christmas hummus wreath. Not only is this dish visually stunning, but it’s also straightforward to assemble.
The social media sensation, known for her viral content, invites her followers to “Snack like Santa with this delicious hummus appetizer.” She adds a festive flair to the dish with “tomato ornaments and a cucumber ribbon…tasty and festive.”
Fans have been quick to praise her inventive approach, with one commenter on her video tutorial exclaiming: “This is such a beautiful idea.” “Wow, fantastic,” another added. Another penned: “Wow! This is beautiful hummus. Looks so delicious.”
“I am stealing this idea,” commented another Christmas enthusiast.
To whip up this festive treat, you’ll need about 500 grams of hummus, a small bunch of finely chopped parsley, some cherry tomatoes, crumbled feta cheese, and a cucumber. H
How to make it
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Place a small bowl in the centre of your serving plate and evenly spread the hummus around it
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Remove the bowl and garnish the hummus with the chopped parsley, cherry tomatoes, and feta
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With a vegetable peeler, peel a few strips of cucumber, twist them into a Christmas ribbon as shown in the reel, and place on top of the hummus
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Serve with crackers or toasted bread for a delightful snack. Enjoy!
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