yes, he always is game to try new things. i tried some yesterday and was not that impressed. but i have a pretty bad cold so things are not tasting quite right to me.i will try it again after i am over this. heard on the radio on the way in that there is a recall on Target and Trader Joe’s hummus, with some pretty horrible effects that can even cause death. i got the Sabra brand at Safeway, which i also heard on the radio is more authentic than some others. Was just luck on my part to having picked that one. i bought roasted pepper and also roasted garlic.
There is a new fish market near us. xsfiance and xsteen had gotten salmon there and said it was really good, better than the groc store, so i stopped yesterday and bought some and it was excellent. definitely fresh and not previously frozen. i googled to see if it was good to eat left over and from what i read, it is, so i brought some for lunch today.
Surely you’ve seen cold salmon in a salad or appetizer before.
My wife is of Syrian/Lebanese extraction. She can whip up a batch of perfect hummus faster than I could boil water. Here is the recipe she uses:
(FYI—Tahini is just sesame paste, readily available in most cities)
Hummus bi Tahini
Prep. Time 30 minutes. Cooking Time 20-30 minutes. Serves 4.
Ingredients:
1 15oz can Chick Peas
2-3 Tbs. Olive Oil
2 Tbs. Tahini or more to taste
1/4c Lemon Juice (or the juice of 2 lemons) or more to taste
½-1 tsp. Salt
½-1 tsp. Garlic Powder
Directions:
Simmer Chick Peas for 20-30 minutes, until skins start to slip off.
Let cool a little. In a processor, combine Chick Peas, Tahini, most
of the Lemon Juice, 1½-2 Tbs. Olive Oil, Salt, and Garlic Powder.
Process until smooth, or desired consistency.
Check for Lemon, Garlic and Salt, adding more if needed.
To Serve:
Put in Hummus dish, drizzle with remaining Olive Oil,
decorate with a sprig of parsley.
Notes:
Can be made ahead of time (2 days). Can be frozen. Serve with
Syrian bread (pita) and/or vegetables. The recipe can be doubled;
check seasonings for taste.
Truthy, I have also made homemade hummus - I have a recipe for jalapeno flavored!