hummus

Smoky Southwestern Hummus

February 21, 2011
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Thank you, all, for the warm fuzzy responses to my post about Friday night rituals, and I’m glad you liked the soup! Of course, the ugly downside of my joyous Friday night reunion dinners with M are the late Sunday or early Monday partings. Anyone who’s been in a distance relationship, I’m sure, can sympathize [...]

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Sweet Potato Hummus.

January 30, 2011
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For days now, I’ve been hinting at the arrival of this: My favorite new hummus. And that’s saying a lot because I love hummus, and there are plenty of tried and true variations to which I’ve already given my heart. Still, we all know that sweet ‘taters are among my favorite foods, so it actually [...]

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Collard Wrap Tutorial

January 26, 2011
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Lately, I’ve been making a lot of collard green or Swiss chard wraps. This isn’t totally out of the ordinary, as raw wraps are one of my favorite dishes. But the frequency has been notable lately, and that’s because of the changes associated with student life. Being in school again means finding more options for [...]

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In Praise of Fava Beans

July 12, 2010

Happy Monday! Glad you’re enjoying the Hippocrates Health Institute video giveaway. It’s been brought to my attention that the video set being offered is worth about $200. So this is quite a steal! If you haven’t entered yet, check it out. It’s safe to say that all legumes are cherished in the CR kitchen. There’s [...]

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Broccoli Hummus Recipe

May 4, 2010

How do I love thee, hummus? Let me count the ways: I love my zucchini hummus. I love my digestive-friendly hummus. I love hummus in wraps, on salads, and served up with veggies for dipping. I love it almost as much as I love my guac, and sometimes more. No matter how you slice or [...]

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A Rockin Raw Wrap

March 29, 2010
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Hey guys! Glad you’re into the Sun In Bloom menu! I’m not quite done with my tribute to this fabulous new eatery. I have one more SIB inspired recipe to share with you, and it’s a winner. So a few of you may have noticed a special wrap on the SIB menu: the rockin’ veggie, [...]

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Perfect Raw Hummus For Raw Wednesday

May 20, 2009
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Happy Raw Wednesday! I dedicate this post to my friend Heather, who is a hummus fiend, though in truth she is not the only one! Hummus is much adored in the foodie community, and with good reason: it’s creamy, delicious, versatile, and high in protein and fiber. Unfortunately, hummus isn’t raw! The beans used in regular [...]

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