Turns out it’s scary to post a hummus recipe. There are so many, from so many parts of the world and they are thousands of years old. AND, people who know about hummus are kind of like people who know a lot about NY pizza, or the best Philly cheese steak, or fine wine. They’re passionate about their particular favorite and not particularly open to the other styles. In fact, I’ve read many recipes claiming to be the “real hummus” recipe. I do not have a sophisticated enough hummus palate to tell you when it’s Lebanese or Israeli. And I’m not offended by the addition of things like roasted red peppers and green peas. In fact, I actually really love those spreads and like to keep them around for healthy snacks. But I have learned I would be better off to call those types of appetizers green pea and chick pea spread so as to avoid irritating the serious connoisseurs of the world. Despite these concerns, I’m going to risk judgment and share how I personally make hummus. It’s easy, delicious, and a fun excuse to show off your Homemade Pita Bread skills too. I often roast the garlic, just … Continue reading →