Recipes & Blog / Lebanese Hummus

An Introduction to Lebanese Food & CultureIn June 1989 I met my husband Matthew. For our first date we went to lunch at Abbott’s in Noank, CT. I remember standing in line waiting to place our lobster order, talking and asking all those typical first date questions. With the last name of “Ostrowski”, I knew he was Polish; but, he was tall, dark and handsome (and still is!), he couldn’t be all Polish. So I asked, “what nationality are you?”, “Guess” he said. So, I said the most logical answer, “Italian”. “Nope, guess again” he said. “Greek?” “No, I’m half...

This creamy chickpea dip has become so popular over the past 10 years. All one needs to do is observe how much space in your local grocery store is devoted to it… its original form and all the new varieties of flavors… many people are enjoying this most basic of Middle Eastern foods.The most delicious hummus comes from soaking and the cooking dried chickpeas. However, in our “not enough time” culture, using canned chickpeas is the fastest and best option. Making hummus at home is so incredibly fast and easy. It tastes better than store-bought and the cost to make...