Hummus

2 cups chick peas

6-7 roasted garlic cloves (or use 2-3 fresh cloves)

1 TB tahini

1/3 cup olive oil

1/2-1 tsp salt

1 TB lemon juice

1/4 tsp cumin (optional)

5 TB water (or chick pea juice)

Add all ingredients into a blender. 

Blend until smooth.

(yield: 2+ cups)

We love to use this on sandwiches, in wraps, or to dip our veggies. You can add different spices if you'd like as well. It's very versatile and yummy. I also buy dry chick peas, soak them overnight, then cook them in the crockpot on low for about 8 hours. I freeze them in 2 cup quantities so I have them on hand whenever I need them. They are good in green salads too. I thaw them on the counter for a few hours and they're good to go. Enjoy!

Salad Dressings

Salad Dressings are easy to make, delicious and can be tailored to what your family eats.

The basic rule:
S O S S
Sour = 1 part some type of vinegar
Oil = 2 parts some type of oil
Sweet = something sweet to taste
Spices = spices to taste


Types of vinegar
White Balsamic, Balsamic Vinegar, Rice vinegar, Flavored vinegars such as Pear, Raspberry, Pomegranate, Fig,

Types of Oil
Extra-virgin Olive Oil, Coconut Oil, Fruit Infused Olive Oil.

Types of Sweet
Fresh fruit of any kind, frozen fruit of any kind, honey, agave, coconut sugar


Some favorite combinations:

Strawberry Vinegarette - White Balsamic Vinegar, EVOlive Oil, Strawberries, pinch of salt
Pomegranate Lime Vinaigrette - Pomegranate Vinegar, Mexican Lime infused Olive Oil, honey
Oriental-  Rice Vinegar, EVOlive Oil, whole Orange, small ginger root, or ginger powder, 1 T tamari/soy sauce, sesame seed.
Greek- Balsamic Vinegar, EvOlive Oil, Oregano leaves, dash of garlic powder.


Combine your chosen ingredients and blend until smooth.

Be adventurous!
Post some of your favorite creations.

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