White Bean Dip

Considering this is a Food Blog, I should probably post a recipe or a picture of food.  No idea how to post a picture yet.....it's officially been posted....a year later....as you were......  I'm brand spanking new to this.  I will however tell you that I am obsessed with food and cooking.  I have no interest in going to culinary school or cooking in a restaurant but I am very interested in cooking for my family and friends.  I cook for my husband and two children at least 6 days a week, sometimes 7.  Everyone needs a night off sometimes.
I currently own a pile of really good cookbooks (I should really count them someday).  I don't know that I've ever followed a recipe exactly though.  I draw inspiration from cookbooks and then make it my own.  I love the planning, the prepping, the cooking (usually with a glass of wine), the plating or serving and the eating (usually with a glass of wine).  I also have a small obsession with appetizers or 'apps' as we usually call them.  I've been known to make a complete meal out of them.  If you offer an assortment of delicious mini bites, you're golden.  Super casual but fun for everyone involved.
Here's a recipe for a super simple, super yummy, super healthy and always delicious dip or spread that goes great with Crostini, crackers, crudites.  I've handed out this recipe more than once.

White Bean Dip

1 can White Kidney Beans (Cannellini Beans)
1 clove of garlic minced
2-4 tbsp good olive oil
zest of half a lemon
juice of half a lemon (optional)
Salt and Pepper to taste

Throw all ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth.  Scrape down sides if necessary.  Serve.  It's that simple.  Makes about 2 cups.

Optional Ingredients: fresh Parsley, Rosemary, fresh grated Parm or sun-dried tomatoes.  Whatever tickles your fancy.