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The Only Hummus Recipe You'll Ever Need 🍋

Published about 6 hours ago • 1 min read

Hey friends❣️

We’re hummus people…always have been. It’s been our go-to appetizer or snack for decades, and while taste in hummus can vary, I maintain that there are a few qualities every great hummus must have:

  • It must be silky smooth (I can’t abide a grainy hummus)
  • It must be rich in tahini for a luxe satisfying experience
  • And it must not have a harsh acidic taste (the downfall of so many store-bought brands)

​Lemony Hummus​

This recipe uses Meyer lemons but regular lemons work just fine.

I swear by my Vitamix blender for making hummus. If you want a super silky texture there is no other way to get it than to use a super powerful machine. The blender costs several hundred dollars but you will have better-than-restaurant hummus for the rest of your life :)

​How to Make Pita Bread (it's easy!)​

Don't be afraid of this ~ it's one of the easiest homemade breads you will ever make.

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​Creamsicle Cake​

"Delicious, light textured cake! Made it for a potluck and everyone loved it."

~ JAQUELINE

I love to make delicious food, photograph it, and write about it, but mostly, I just love to EAT. Isn’t that what it’s all about? My recipes are bold and vibrant, but totally approachable ~ and my philosophy? We should all have the tools to feed ourselves well, and the confidence to cut loose a little in the kitchen. Food should be fun.

~ see you in the kitchen!

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