Best homemade Hummus

Hummus is a healthy, versatile spread made with chickpeas, tahini, garlic and lemon.

Ingredients

15.5 oz can garbanzo beans (chickpeas), rinsed and drained

¼ cup Greek tahini (roasted sesame paste)

1 large lemon juiced (1/4 cup juice at minimum)

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1 clove garlic, crushed

2 tablespoons Greek extra virgin olive oil (additional for serving)

3 tablespoons water

pinch of cumin

Sumac for serving
1 tablespoon chopped parsley leaves for garnish

• Instructions
  1. Add all ingredients (except water) to the food processor and process for 2 -3 minutes until smooth.
  2. Add water as needed to get to desired consistency. I find that the full 3 tablespoons works perfectly!

 Serve on Greek rusks dusted with sumac.

Serve as a snack on Greek rusks with some carrots.

Hummus can be used on bread as a spread for a sandwich, can be served as a dip with vegetables or crackers, makes a great quick snack on a cracker or, my favorite, on Greek rusks topped with sumac, olive oil and chopped parsley.

Enjoy!

Maria 

 

 

 

 

Dinner on the Lake

The Women's Club at my lake just had a progressive dinner. All it means is that the appetizer course takes place in one house, the main course takes place in another and dessert in another.

The very special thing about this progressive dinner is that all the homes are on the lake. The Women's Club members ferry themselves across the lake to the various locations. The hosts set up outdoors and welcome the boaters for the meal.

The meals are pot luck, where each person brings either an appetizer, a main course or a dessert to share with the group.

Eighteen women crisscrossed the lake on a beautiful night two weeks ago.

Ladies disembarking

Our able captain Coleen navigating the lake with flair!

 

Enjoy the views!

 

Maria