This is hummus – plain hummus – hummus according to the definition: “a smooth thick mixture of mashed chickpeas, tahini, oil, lemon juice, and garlic”. And just like simple foods made of fresh, simple ingredients it is simply delicious. I like store-bought prepared hummus a lot – that stuff is good and tasty. But this… Continue reading Hummus (from The Haggis and the Herring blog)
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Spinach Dip in French Bread
2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained1 (8-ounce) package light cream cheese, cut up2 tablespoons low-fat milk2 cloves garlic, minced¼ teaspoons shredded lemon peel1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce¼ teaspoon bottled hot sauce¼ cup sliced green onion1 (16-ounce) round French loaf (6 inches in diameter)sweet red pepper, choppedcarrot sticks, red or… Continue reading Spinach Dip in French Bread
Improved Hummus
I clipped this recipe out of Vegetarian Times magazine, probably 20 years ago. It had a monthly column where less-healthy recipes would be improved by reducing salt or fat while improving the flavor. Back then, it seemed more of a counter-cultural magazine, sticking vegetarianism into the face of a meat-eating consumer culture. Sort of a… Continue reading Improved Hummus
Small White Beans and Collard Greens Soup
1 pound dry white beans – Small White, Great Northern or Cannellini beans2 quarts water2 cloves garlic, minced4 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley2 tablespoons olive oil2 tablespoons lemon juicea 16-ounce package frozen collard greens – I used Allens1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon black pepper Pick over your pound of dry white beans, discarding discolored beans, small stones… Continue reading Small White Beans and Collard Greens Soup
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