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A Word about Chickpeas, a main ingredient in Hummus

Chickpeas come in two varieties, Desi and Kabuli. Desi are small legumes with dark, rough coats which are grown mostly in India, northern Africa and Mexico. Kabuli are larger, light colored legumes with a smoother coat. Kabuli are the most commonly gro... Read >

Creating Recipes using Leftovers

Creating Recipes using Leftovers Cooking every day for a family inevitably means leftovers. Those of us who cook every day learn many creative uses for leftovers. This article looks at some of those ways to use leftovers and suggests principles for c... Read >

Recipes for Vegetarian School Lunches

Recipes for Vegetarian School Lunches Packing school lunch for vegetarian teens is easy, using popular as well as nutritious foods such as hummus. High protein hummus is quick to prepare in the morning while your teens get ready for school. Two simpl... Read >

Quick and Easy Humus Recipe

Hummus is a simple, delicious spread which is easy to make. Hummus recipes usually include four basic ingredients: garbanzo beans, also known as chickpeas; garlic; lemon juice; and tahini or toasted sesame seeds. Tahini is a spread made from ground se... Read >