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Hummus
Everyone should know how to make a great, classic Hummus. It's incredibly fast and easy, and completely incomparable to store bought.
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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.
Smooth hummus
Hummus is a staple in our house and this is how I make mine.
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Garlic Scape Hummus
A silky, smooth hummus with a mellow garlic flavor.
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Basic Hummus Recipe from Ottolenghi's 'Jerusalem'
A tahini-rich recipe for hummus from Yotam Ottolenghi, one of the most prominent names in Israeli cuisine.
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.
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.
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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...
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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!
Creamy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus
See how easy it is to make creamy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus! This recipe only takes 10 minutes to whip up and is great for healthy snacking, spreading onto wraps, or serving as a dip for entertaining.
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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.
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Fattoush With Crunchy Flatbread Ribbons
A fresh take on the classic Middle Eastern fattoush salad - piled high with crunchy flatbread ribbons which is everybody's favourite part! On the table in 15 minutes.
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Grilled Flatbread With Olive Oil and Za'atar
A quick and easy flatbread made on the grill gets topped with za'atar, and plenty of it!
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.
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Na'ama's Fattoush from 'Jerusalem'
As Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi write in the introduction to Na'ama's Fattoush in Jerusalem: A Cookbook, there is no escaping chopped salads in Jerusalem. Some are simple amalgamations of tomato, cucumber, onion, and lemon vinaigrette, while others, like Arab fattoush, contain a cornucopia of vegetables mixed with leftover pita bread.
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.
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Labneh From 'Ottolenghi'
Use this labneh in Yotam Ottolenghi and Sami Tamimi's Couscous and Mograbiah with Oven-Dried Tomatoes from their Ottolenghi cookbook. Or serve it as an addition to a cheese plate (or just for an afternoon snack).
Fattoush(ish) salad
This is my take on a fattoush salad.
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Sabich Sandwiches (Pitas With Eggplant, Eggs, Hummus, and Tahini)
Filled with fried eggplant, hard-boiled egg, creamy hummus, pickles, Israeli salad, and drizzled with tahini sauce and amba,sabich is all you could want in any sandwich.
Za'atar Manakish (مناقيش زعتر / Lebanese Za'atar Bread)
Za'atar manakish is a popular Levantine flatbread. It's easy to make, bakes quickly, and is excellent for breakfast, lunch, or as part of a meze platter.
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Open-Faced Ka'ak Sandwich With Avocado, Za’atar, and Halloumi
Ka'ak serve as the basis for open-faced sandwiches featuring a simple avocado-based spread and griddled halloumi.