Hummus Masabacha (Hummus With Whole Chickpeas)

Hummus masabacha is a popular variant of the Middle Eastern chickpea spread in which most or all of the chickpeas are left whole and tossed with the tahini sauce, instead of being puréed into it. There are endless variations on it, but at its heart, it's as easy as can be, and lots more interesting than your average hummus spread.

Smooth hummus

Hummus is a staple in our house and this is how I make mine. 

The Best Smooth Hummus

Puréeing garlic in lemon juice and blending chickpeas while they're hot = Israeli-style hummus that's both smooth and flavorful.

Hummus

Everyone should know how to make a great, classic Hummus. It's incredibly fast and easy, and completely incomparable to store bought.

Hummus Recipe: A Family Favorite - The Woks of Life

This hummus recipe, from Michael Solomonov's Zahav cookbook, yields a smooth, flavorful, restaurant-style dip great with pita or laffa bread.

Sprouted Chickpea Hummus

I like to make this hummus with raw chickpeas. It's a nice change from classic chickpea hummus. The rawness comes through as a fresh flavor that is not at all harsh. My husband describes it as "wheatgrass-y," which he promises...

Garlic Scape Hummus

A silky, smooth hummus with a mellow garlic flavor.

Hummus Kawarma (Lamb) with Lemon Sauce from 'Jerusalem'

Here's a tahini-rich recipe for hummus along with two variations, Musabaha (warm chickpea topping) and Kawarma (fried chopped lamb). For the most show-stopping of hummus dishes, take the extra time and prepare the Kawarma. Freshly chopped lamb neck meat is marinated in warm spices, za'atar, vinegar, mint, and parsley before it's fried in butter.

Peanut Buttery Hummus (No Tahini)

Planning on whipping up some hummus but don't have any tahini on hand? Let peanut butter come to your rescue!

Hummus with Lamb

Take plain hummus to another level with this classic variation found in the Middle East that tops it with tasty minced lamb.