Elevate your next batch of homemade hummus by using oven roasted garlic. Roasting the garlic makes it become buttery and so creamy, adding a depth of flavor to the hummus that you will love. This is a simple and easy recipe to make, which, in my book is always a bonus. Enjoy this garlicky hummus…
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Pumpkin Pie Dip
There are so many ways to enjoy pumpkin pie flavors and this dip is at the top of my list. A few simple ingredients like canned pumpkin, chickpeas, dates and those lovely warm spices associated with pumpkin pie create a most delightful dip. It is lovely with fresh apple and pears slices, and chunks of…
How Not To Die Cookbook by Dr Greger
I announced recently that I am part of Dr Greger’s How Not To Die Cookbook team! I received the How Not To Die 2018 calendar that contains many of the recipes from his new cookbook that will be coming out on December 5, 2017. As a part of the team I will be trying these…
Hummus
A delicious, slightly nutty flavored dip perfect for an appetizer, snack or part of a lunch with whole wheat pita bread, pita chips, crudités or spread on a whole wheat wrap or flat bread. Hummus 1 15 ounce can chickpeas (Garbanzo beans), low sodium, drained and rinsed 2-3 Tablespoons lemon juice (start with 2 and add…
Greek Chickpea Salad
On the really hot summer days I don’t want to heat up my kitchen to make a meal so I turn to salads that are hearty enough to be a meal. This chickpea salad not only keeps the kitchen cool but it will cool you down as well. It was good the first day and…
Chickpea Curry
This Indian inspired dish isn’t too spicy – it’s just the right balance of spices. We served it over a hot baked sweet potato but it would be equally delicious over a bed of your favorite grain like brown rice, quinoa or couscous. If you prefer to skip the extra carbs you could choose to…
Moroccan Chickpea Chili
This is more of a soup than a chili but whatever you choose to call it really doesn’t matter because what’s most important is that it tastes good! The fact that you get a large portion and it’s relatively low calorie but super filling is why I have made this twice in the past week….