Pantry-Made Falafels


Cooking with Jennine, Pantry Meal, Vegetarian

Print the recipe card!  Pantry Made Falafels Although the name sounds exotic and quirky, falafels are simply fried balls or patties of mashed chickpeas/garbanzo beans. They are common in the Mediterranean and Middle East, either served as appetizers with hummus, tzatziki, and flatbread or stuffed into pita pockets with lettuce and tomato. Falafel patties also […]

August 7, 2012

Homemade Hummus


Cooking with Jennine, Snacks, Vegetarian

Print the recipe card! homemade hummus Hummus is a tasty and healthy Mediterranean spread made from chickpeas/garbanzo beans. While these commercial Hummus Snack Packs are convenient, hummus is quite easy to make at home (and LOTS cheaper!). Basic hummus is an excellent addition to your FoodStorageCookbook because it is simple to make, requires no fresh ingredients and leftovers can be frozen or canned.

August 3, 2012

Ultimate Veggie Burgers


Cooking with grains, Vegetarian

Print the recipe page!   ultimate veggie burgers My #1 son (the one allergic to peanuts, beans, etc.) is away at scout camp this week so it seemed a perfect time to try out a Cook’s Illustrated recipe for veggie burgers that I normally wouldn’t make for the family with him here.  They turned out great! […]

June 22, 2012