Had someone over for dinner and wanted an easy and somewhat healthy appetizer. On whim, came up with this hummus “sort-of recipe,” and was pleased with the speed of making it and results. Lemon Garlic Hummus “Recipe” Blend canned chickpeas,…
Introducing Sort of Recipes: Recipes for People Who Can’t Follow Directions
I am virtually incapable of following a recipe exactly. There’s always something that I deem worthy of cutting out to save some money (“I don’t really need all these herbs”), or don’t feel like measuring (“That looks like about a…
Why Pine Nuts Are Expensive AF
Pine nuts are expensive. It kinda feels like cooking with money. And if you make pesto, one of the most common uses for pine nuts, it even looks a little like cooking with money – green like US currency! I’ve…
Lentil Stew, Sounds Gross, Tastes the Opposite
I was a little skeptical when my sister, Andrea, shared a Cooking Light Magazine recipe for a lentil stew. Sounded like a fancy name for mush to me. But Andrea and I generally have similar food taste and the photos…
