tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743435251448544405.post3206478348633513332..comments2023-07-18T02:38:07.543-07:00Comments on Veggies and Beanz: Carbs, Cheesecake and Red WineBeanzhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11853159304544827004noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743435251448544405.post-2978577596996451312010-09-04T05:45:57.849-07:002010-09-04T05:45:57.849-07:00I put the crust in the oven for about 5 minutes to...I put the crust in the oven for about 5 minutes to get it just a little firm. Then I put all the toppings on and slide it onto the grill.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04744648587392049844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743435251448544405.post-23224200719982957522010-09-03T14:07:59.640-07:002010-09-03T14:07:59.640-07:00Mmmm... pizza on the grill. How do you do that??Mmmm... pizza on the grill. How do you do that??Beanzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11853159304544827004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743435251448544405.post-23101473588940310532010-09-03T13:57:26.781-07:002010-09-03T13:57:26.781-07:00Becky's hummus was very very good. I sat at th...Becky's hummus was very very good. I sat at the counter eating it for a good hour while she cooked. It was delicious. <br /><br />Reen, I do not believe you really made gnocchi, that is awesome. I love it. I can not wait to visit you next weekend and cook a dinner together Saturday night (accompanied with a glass of wine). In highschool remember I was the better cook, you have far outcooked me now. I did make a delicious eggplant pizza the other night though on the grill.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04744648587392049844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743435251448544405.post-16649478592372670202010-09-03T12:02:23.886-07:002010-09-03T12:02:23.886-07:00Thanks so much for this recipe! I have yet to try...Thanks so much for this recipe! I have yet to try making my own hummus and this has inspired me. It sounds delicious!<br /><br />I did read Skinny Bitch and liked it for the most part. The style of writing was pretty funny. I know they say no coffee but that is one vice I have not given up... I try to keep it at one cup a day but that is the best I can do for now : ) <br /><br />Are you a coffee drinker? Would love to hear people's thoughts on this. I constantly think about giving it up but can't bring myself to take the plunge...<br /><br />Have so much fun at your cookout this weekend! Let me know if you experience any other good eats at the party.Beanzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11853159304544827004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743435251448544405.post-10081510517095924912010-09-03T10:20:43.166-07:002010-09-03T10:20:43.166-07:00Yumm!!!! I really look forward to your posts. A ...Yumm!!!! I really look forward to your posts. A while back you mentioned you were reading "Skinny Bitch". I recently picked up a copy myself. How are you liking it? I have to admit that I was taken aback when they said no coffee...but I've kept reading. This weekend, I'm going to a cookout at my grandmother's and I'm in charge of bringing a veggie platter. Instead of doing the typical sour cream based dip to accompany the veggies, I've decided to whip up some homemade hummus. I've included the recipe below which I picked up a while back from my friend Beth (she has a cooking blog at www.effing-delicious.com). She adapted the recipe from Real Simple and I used a little of my Armenian grandmother's recipe as well...you basically just add another clove of garlic and double the lemon juice to this recipe below. I made some for Tia the other day and just added some chopped roasted red peppers ;) I love making a big batch and using it on pita and veggie sandwiches all week! <br /><br />5-Minute Hummus<br />adapted from Real Simple<br /><br /><br />15 oz cooked, rinsed chickpeas (canned are a-okay, try to find organic)<br />3 cloves garlic <br />1/4 cup olive oil, plus more for serving<br />2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice<br />4 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste)<br />1 teaspoon ground cumin<br />Sea salt<br />1/4 teaspoon paprika <br /><br /><br />In a food processor, puree the chickpeas and garlic with olive oil, lemon juice, tahini, cumin, and 3/4 teaspoon salt, until smooth and creamy. Add 1 or 2 tablespoons of water as necessary to achieve the desired consistency.<br /><br /><br />Transfer to a bowl. Drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with paprika before serving. Makes about 1 1/2 cupsLillybechttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17841868745251140118noreply@blogger.com