Gzik – Something to salvage and unplanned holiday!

I have been waiting for a bunch of things to happen, and the days on the calendar have been zooming by. So, here was the fourth, and I had nothing planned for this hump day holiday! Gzik, just came my way thanks to a handful of very well meaning people at work! Gzik essentially is a homemade dip with cottage cheese (in my case sort of paneer) and fresh veggies. I picked some fresh radish and chives, chopped up a red onion and I was happy.

My Gzik Story

My kids expect a happening summer, well, and if you are at crossroads, it often is less than happening.  After all, things slow down for summer. Your wait often just gets longer. Fortunately, in my household as long as you can gussy up a bagels and lox platter. Well. about that platter, I will tell you how I do it on a later day… We do it our way, and I have to confess, it usually is pretty satisfying. So, this dip ended up added some brightness and spark and we ended up subbing it instead of cream cheese. I first tasted it over potatoes and stay tuned for the potato salad that this inspired. But for today, it filled the bill for veggie cream cheese.

I am always looking for summer time recipes, ones that survive the craziness that life dishes out and still feel seasonal. Gzik fits the bill. With some research, I realize that this is an adaptable recipe that can accommodate other vegetables of choice. Think carrots and bell peppers! As for the potato part of things, it just does not get better than it already is.

As for a mid-week holiday, well, not sure… Depending on the situation, I could take this sometimes. Maybe not over a Monday or a Friday. But that is why there is the gzik. I did a short video. I am being trained to do my own kind of video.

Other light and lively recipes include this roasted bell pepper dip and fresh chive pesto.