Why? Because you can! And pickle, and jam, or otherwise celebrate the resurgence of the domestic arts our forebears held so dear. Put on your best apron and step into our kitchen, won't you?
This is an extra savory and delicious hummus you'll love with fresh pita bread, as a sandwich spread or veggie dip. The addition of garlic and basil to this classic spread just makes it that much more spectacular.
Canning chickpeas yourself yields a superior product and opens the door to creating unique flavors not found in common grocery store cans of chickpeas.
If you love chickpeas but need a break from hummus, this dip is for you. With a beautiful blend of chickpeas, ginger and lemon, you can use this dip everywhere you'd normally use hummus. It'll have you smiling in no time.
Despair of eating hummus because you don't like tahini or have a sesame allergy? Here is a recipe for a tahini-free hummus that is just as flavorful as the traditional version.
The recipe is very simple. You can use either canned or presoaked/boiled chickpeas, and you can vary the amounts of garlic and spices to suit your tastes. Once you get the basic recipe down, you can even add more delicious components.