3.20.2010

hummus for us

Back in the day, I used to think my sil was a gourmet goddess (and a little nuts) for making hummus from scratch by the giant bowlful. Ignorantly, I used to buy it in the tiny tub at the g-store and spend $3/pop. This weekend I came to my senses and whipped up my first homemade batch in hopes of mending my senseless ways. Throw about 5 ingredients in the blender and you go from start to snack-time in 5 minutes flat. It is SO easy to make and tastes so much better than store bought! (And yeah, I do realize that these adventures in blending are becoming some sort of a theme...)
Of course I used Katie's secret recipe, which involves a scoop of cottage cheese for ample creaminess. And I still think she's a pretty amazing cook for publishing this and tons more scrumptious family recipes in her very own cookbook, {which btw, I'm really getting into lately!}
Just for the record, G went ga ga for this garbanzo bean delivery device, with a little chicken curry on the side. (That cracker's for you auntie Katie.) I realize we have an ethnic food identity crisis going on...but hey, it is America.

4 comments:

Amanda said...

I've always wanted to try making my own hummus, but I've never tried. You make it sounds so easy! My husband loves hummus, so I'd better give it a whirl...

Ashley said...

I'm all about the homemade hummus as well. I ate it all the time last year when I was trying to watch what I was eating. Then I looked at the nutrition label on the tahini...whoops :) Still, I think it's a great healthy snack. I'll have to try it with cottage cheese!

Amanda said...

Wow that looks good! I'm all about easy, homemade foods and this one looks so tasty!

Katie {My Paisley Apron} said...

So glad you guys like it!! Elijah's always liked it too. He can even say "hummus" (and "tapenade") now! :) This pic makes me miss Graham!!