Homemade Hummus

Posted on June 25, 2012

Here is a recipe for a simple hummus that you can make using ingredients you may already have in the house.  All you need is a food processor or a blender.

What you need:

2 – 15 oz cans of chick peas (garbanzo beans) drained & rinsed.
4 tablespoons of lemon juice
1/2 cup of olive oil (more or less depending on taste and consistency)
1/2 teaspoon salt
4 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon paprika (optional)
2 teaspoons sesame seeds (optional)

Method:

In a food processor combine chick peas, lemon juice & salt.  Add oil untill well combined.  Then add spices.  Serve with tortilla chips, veggies or use as a spread on sandwiches.

Watermelon Rind Honey

Posted on May 27, 2012

Directions:

1. First, remove all green outer rind and red meat from watermelon rind and discard, retaining only the white part. Force remaining white rind through food chopper, using coarse blade. Measure it, there should be 6 cups. Put in a large saucepan or stockpot with water.
2. Cook slowly, uncovered, for 25 minutes, or until melon is translucent. Add sugar and lemon. Tie spices in a cheesecloth bag and add with salt to first mixture. Cook slowly, stirring frequently, for 1 hour, or until thickened. Remove spice bag, ladle mixture into hot sterilized jars; seal.