Hummus is a traditional Middle Eastern creation. It's a dip typically made with mashed garbanzo beans (i.e. chickpeas), olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Since travelling across the world and growing in popularity, hummus has been tweaked, enhanced, and modernized by many a creative cook. Homemade … [Read more...] about Olive and Sun Dried Tomato Hummus
Condiments
Homemade Tarragon Ranch Salad Dressing
My all-time favorite salad dressing recipe is one I learned how to make when I worked at Focus on the Family--Honey Poppy Seed Salad Dressing. Unfortunately, it's not the most slimming thing on the planet (nor the best for blood sugar levels--lots of sweetness in it!), especially now that I am … [Read more...] about Homemade Tarragon Ranch Salad Dressing
Super Healthful Homemade Butter and Coconut Oil Mayonnaise
Mayo is one of America's favorite condiments. It is used to add moisture and flavor to sandwiches, as a base for dips (including my famous Chunky Cheesy Jalapeño, Bacon, and Artichoke Dip), as a fancy garnish, as a thickener in sauces, as a binder in salads, or to enjoy just by itself (well, … [Read more...] about Super Healthful Homemade Butter and Coconut Oil Mayonnaise
Chunky Cheesy Jalapeño, Bacon, and Artichoke Dip
During my Christmas vacation last year, my mom and I went to Sam's Club. One of the ladies who hand out samples had us try some jalpeño artichoke dip. After a single bite, I was sold and convinced my mom to buy a tub of the dip. Once back at my parents' house, I studied the ingredients to … [Read more...] about Chunky Cheesy Jalapeño, Bacon, and Artichoke Dip
Homemade Hot Pepper Sauce {Tastes Better Than Frank’s Red Hot Sauce!}
When I was pregnant with my first son, I loved hot sauce so much that I put it on EVERYTHING, including ice cream {well, maybe not ice cream--but I did put it on salads and just about anything else}. But even now, without being prego, I love it. However, now that I have health in mind and have been … [Read more...] about Homemade Hot Pepper Sauce {Tastes Better Than Frank’s Red Hot Sauce!}
The Best Homemade Barbecue Sauce
The barbecue season is swiftly coming to a close. But we fully intend to soak up as much of the remaining summer sunshine as we can and fire up the grill at least a few more times! And what goes better with some savory grilled meat than some succulent, irresistible barbecue sauce? I love barbecue … [Read more...] about The Best Homemade Barbecue Sauce