Archives for February 6, 2012

I've drawn two conclusions from my Super Bowl snacks yesterday: #1 - If making hummus is so simple and yummy (and cheaper), why do I ever buy it prepared? Note to self: stop being lazy and make it yourself from now on. #2 - I'm not a fan of cheesecake, but I AM a fan of cheesecake stuffed strawberries! Homemade Hummus, from the cookbook The Vegan Table  Makes 1 cup, or 8 2-tablespoon servings 1 can (15 oz) of chickpeas, drained and rinsed Juice from 1/2 lemon 1 TBSP tahini  1 whole garlic clove, peeled 1/4 TSP cumin Water for thinning out spread Salt & paprika, to taste Put chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, garlic, and cumin in a food processor or blender and process until very smooth (1-2 minutes). Add a little water to thin it out (I did this a couple ... [Read More]