Tried and True

I’m sure it’s no surprise that I love experimenting with ingredients, techniques and flavors to create delicious new recipes to share with my family, friends and all of you. Cooking up ideas in KilKenney Kitchen always makes me happy.

Over the years, I’ve come to realize that I also appreciate my cadre of favorite recipes – the old standbys if you will. These tried and true dishes are the ones I make over and over and know, based on experience, that people will enjoy them every time. I look forward to sharing more of them with you as we continue along our journey.

This Happy Hummus recipe is a perfect example. I’ve fine-tuned the recipe over the years, and created this hummus full of lemony deliciousness that I serve again and again to rave reviews.

I encourage you to whip up a batch this week – I think you’ll find it becomes a tried and true recipe for you too.

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Happy Hummus

This quick, healthy, delicious hummus is a regular feature here in KilKenney Kitchen. It's perfect to bring to a party, pot luck or happy hour and receives rave reviews every time I make it. I think it will become an old standby in your kitchen too.

Servings people

Prep Time 15

Total Time 15

Ingredients

4 cloves garlic
1 large lemon
1/2 cup tahini
2 15 oz cans garbanzo beans
6 dashes Tabasco sauce
1 tsp salt

Instructions

Peel and chop the garlic
Zest the lemon and cut the lemon in half
Bring on the tahini - A savory paste of ground sesame seeds with the consistency of peanut butter. You'll find it in the ethnic foods aisle of most large grocery stores.
Drain the garbanzo beans and reserve the liquid from the cans
Add the drained garbanzo beans, garlic, tahini, salt, the zest and juice of the lemon and the Tabasco sauce to a blender with a 1/2 cup of the reserved bean liquid. (Do you like my little kitchen owls?)
Blend the mixture, adding more reserved liquid, if necessary, until it has a smooth, creamy consistency. (if you run out of reserved liquid, add a little water). Taste the hummus and add more salt or Tabasco as needed. Sprinkle with a little paprika (if you have some on hand) and serve with vegetables or pita chips