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For years, I have made hummus pretty much the same way, although I normally don’t measure most of the ingredients, so it turns out a little differently each time. A couple of weeks ago, I made a batch of hummus with the usual line-up of ingredients, then I tasted it […]
Lots of people have commented that they really like my hummus. I think it is because of the cumin. Hummus is wonderful as a dip or spread for veggies, crackers, and bread. It is also great on sandwiches. Use it instead of mayonnaise on a sandwich with turkey and/or vegetables. […]
1/2 cup mayonnaise1/2 cup sour creamhandful of fresh chives, choppedhandful of fresh parsley, choppedhandful of fresh dill, chopped1 garlic clove, pressed1/2 tsp salt1/4 tsp sugarlots of freshly ground black pepperjuice of 1/2 lemon Mix all ingredients together well. Let sit for 1/2 hour or more in refrigerator to let flavors […]
Oh, my goodness. This is SO-O-O GOOD! I can’t believe it took me all these years to make my own peanut butter, because it is so easy and SO DELICIOUS! The peanut butter manufacturers shouldn’t even be in business. I was raised on supermarket peanut butter. I bought supermarket peanut […]
Did you know that white beans are one of the best vegetable sources for protein? For sustainable eating and greater economy, cook a pot of white beans and refrigerate them to use in this and other dishes. All you have to do is soak them overnight in cold water, […]
Last summer, a friend hosted my kids and me for lunch on her patio and served salmon burgers, which I had never had before. We all loved them, and they have since become our family’s favorite convenience food. I found some I like at Trader Joe’s. I have also seen […]