- Homemade Hummus Recipe
Hummus is a type of dip or spread made with chickpeas. Found in middle eastern food and groceries nationwide, it’s a tasty and good for you snack.
While you can find hummus just about anywhere, it’s easy to make your own. Whip up a basic batch using our easy hummus recipe, divide and try various flavor variations. (The following recipe can be doubled.)
Ingredients
1 can rinsed and drained chickpeas
(can use dry chickpeas prepared according to package directions)
1/4 cup tahini
(found in grocery stores – optional)
1 tbs olive oil
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp lemon juiceInstructions
Mix all ingredients in a food processor and blend until desired consistency is reached. If you like a smooth dip, blend longer.
Make sure to mince the garlic first. If you throw in an entire clove to chop in the processor; you’ll get a stronger garlic flavor.
Tahini is made from sesame seeds and adds a nutty flavor. You can make your hummus without tahini if you prefer.
If the mixture is too thick, process with a tablespoon of water at a time.Tips
Top hummus with chives, parsley or cilantro according to your tastes.
Use as a dip, sandwich spread or condiment.
Try white beans in place of chick peas for a white bean dip.
For a variations in flavor you can try numerous additions such as:
Roasted Red Peppers
Sun dried Tomatoes
Cayenne Pepper
Extra garlic
Numerous herbsRefrigerate and eat within a few days.
- Facial Scrub Recipe
Body care products can be difficult for those with sensitive skin. There are often numerous chemicals involved and the manufacturing process alone takes a toll on our environment.
Luckily there are many products in your pantry that you can use to make a variety of at home skin care products. You can be beautiful and green!
Following is a recipe for a basic facial or body scrub.
Ingredients
2 teaspoons finely ground oatmeal (more for a body scrub)
you can use a coffee grinder, blender or food processorEnough water to make a paste
Instructions
Combine water and ground oatmeal to make a paste. Gently apply to face and scrub in a circular motion. Rinse with warm water.You can also find other at home body care recipes by searching online or check out this great book by Reader’s Digest called: Homemade: How-to Make Hundreds of Everyday Products Fast, Fresh, and More Naturally
- Halloween Candy Treats Without Any Tricks
Surf Sweets are all natural, organically sweetened gummy candies and jelly beans that are sure to make your taste buds jump for joy.
They are made with natural colors and flavors, organic fruit juice and sweeteners, and provide your full daily allowance of Vitamin C. Surf Sweets are also one of the only candies made without corn syrup.
Considered gluten and casein free, they are made in a facility free of wheat, dairy, soy, eggs, tree nuts, nuts, fish, and shellfish.
The Fruity Bears, Gummy Swirls, Jelly Beans, Sour Berry Bears and Sour Worms are perfect for vegetarian diets as they do not contain gelatin.
The Fruity Bears, Gummy Swirls, Sour Berry Bears and Sour Worms are also considered vegan.
Surf Sweets are also Stage 2 Feingold Diet approved.
Whether you are looking for a tasty treat, lunchbox or birthday snack or pinata or Halloween candy; Surf Sweets is sure to fit every one’s tastes and diet.
Surf Sweets can be found online and in many stores. Click on Surf Sweets for more information.
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