How To Make Hummus from Scratch

Love hummus? Ever tried making it yourself? It's much more than just chickpeas put through a food processor. Lots of little flourishes can make the difference between brilliant and bland! Check out "How To Make Hummus from Scratch" below and find something to dip in it! How to Make Hummus Makes about 2 cups What You Need Ingredients1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas (roughly 2 cups drained, cooked chickpeas)3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil3 tablespoons tahini1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice (from 1/2 lemon), plus more to taste1 small clove of garlic, roughly chopped1 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon finely ground black pepperTo serve: pita wedges,...

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Recipe: Best-Ever Veggie Burgers

If you're a vegetarian, or just don't feel like dealing for raw meat, but are craving a hot and tasty burger we've got a recipe for you! These "Recipe: Best-Ever Veggie Burgers" are made with beets and beans, not beef. Check them out below, and let us know how they turn out! Best-Ever Beet and Bean Burgers Inspired by the veggie burgers at Northstar Cafe in Columbus, OhioMakes about 6 burgers 3 large red beets (about 1 pound)1/2 cup brown rice1 medium yellow onion, diced small3-4 cloves garlic, minced1/4 cup cider vinegar1/4 cup old-fashioned rolled oats (gluten-free, if necessary)2 (15.5-ounce) cans black beans1/4 cup prunes, chopped...

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Weeknight Recipe: Shrimp & Avocado Summer Salad Rolls

Here's a quick and clever recipes for a weeknight dinner. If seafood and crunchy greenery makes your mouth water, then this recipe's for you! Check out "Weeknight Recipe: Shrimp & Avocado Summer Salad Rolls" below! Shrimp and Avocado Summer Salad Rolls Makes 4 rolls, serves 2 For the rolls:12-15 medium shrimp (about 1/2 pound), peeled, deveined and tails removed2 teaspoons grapeseed or other flavorless oil1/8 teaspoon salt4 rice paper wrappers (or more, if needed)1 avocado, halved, pit removed and cut into 12 slices8 sprigs cilantro4 cups shredded romaine (about 1 head) For the dressing:2 tablespoons tahini2 teaspoons yellow miso...

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Summer Recipe: Peach Pie Ice Cream

There's lots of different ways people choose to keep themselves cool in the summertime. How about some ice cream? Enjoy in indoors, outdoors, with sprinkles, syrup or however you choose! Check out "Summer Recipe: Peach Pie Ice Cream" below! Peach Pie Ice Cream Adapted from The Perfect Scoop, makes about 1 quart 1 1/3 pounds ripe peaches, peeled, pitted and cut into chunks1/2 cup water3/4 cup sugar1/2 cup sour cream3/4 cup heavy cream1/4 cup buttermilk1/4 teaspoon vanilla1/4 teaspoon lemon juice1 batch Pie Crust Cookie Chunks (recipe follows) Combine the peaches, water and sugar in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high...

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4th of July: Fun Even

Tomorrow is Independence Day! If you need some ideas for how to celebrate, check out the list of events below to make your 4th of July spectacular! Put on your party hat and get out the sparklers; the Fourth of July is here. No other holiday brings so many people together to look up and enjoy what's in the sky. Find out where to see fireworks, and whether or not there's a parade near you (there probably is). If you're so inclined, you might even want to participate in that All-American pastime, and take in a baseball game. Whatever you decide to do, enjoy your Fourth! Updated for 2013 Tipsy Tow Service: Stay SafeAAA New Mexico...

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