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Did you know you can make fluffy and delicious hummus out of red lentils? Red lentils are a great hummus base because they don’t need to be soaked before cooking, only rinsed; they cook in about 10 minutes; they’re much mushier in texture than chickpeas, …
I grew different varieties of squash in my garden for 12 years, but I never cooked with squash blossoms before this summer. Their tender petals intimidated me, and I wasn’t quite sure what to cook with them beyond the classic stuffed squash blossom. Recently, I …
I am challenging myself to cook with new ingredients. I love trying new things, especially when it comes to food, so this is a great challenge for me to undertake. I’ve been intrigued to try fava beans since I first saw them at the market last summer. I finally pulled the trigger and picked some up, which resulted in this delicious Whipped Feta Dip with Fava Beans. The fava beans get lightly sautéed with aromatics, then served over a pillowy whipped feta dip for a spectacular appetizer situation. I hope this recipe inspires you to give fava beans a try too! Continue reading Whipped Feta Dip with Fava Beans
There are some things that just put me in a really fantastic mood. Making a perfect batch of hummus is one of those things. You may think that that makes me very lame, but my argument is that you have to enjoy the little things in life …
