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Homemade Pita Bread

Posted on by January 15, 2015

One of the first breads I really mastered was homemade pita bread, and for good reason. It’s really simple, and for fresh bread, it’s also quite fast. And you get a lot of bang for your buck. There’s something about serving homemade bread at a dinner party that really wows guests like no other entree. I’m not exactly sure why, either, but hey, let’s go with it. It’s one of the many recipes that I learned from my sister, who is a talented baker as well as winemaker. She really pushed me to make homemade pita, citing it’s simplicity and big payoff in the style department. And she is so right! I love making homemade pita because it’s so warm and tender. Few store-bought pita breads can compare to warm, yeasty, fresh pita straight from the oven. It’s worth it, whether you serve it with store-bought or Homemade Hummus. It’s perfect for getting Middle Eastern Feasts and Jerusalem Cookbook Dinner Parties started. And if you have any leftovers, store them at room temperature and reheat them in the toaster. If they make it around the house long enough to become stale, first of all, I am shocked! but second of … Continue reading →

Hummus

Posted on by January 16, 2015

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 →