Hummus

1 cup garbanzo beans 1/3 cup jalapeno pepper slices, juice reserved 3 tbsp. sesame seeds 1 1/2 tbsp. olive oil 1 1/2 tsp. minced garlic 4 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon curry powder 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper 1/2...

Pico De Gallo

  3/4 pound tomatoes (about 2 medium), seeded and finely diced (1 1/2 cups) 1/3 cup chopped cilantro 1/4 cup finely chopped white onion 1 small fresh jalapeño or serrano chile, finely chopped, including seeds, or more to taste 1...

Tips

Room Temperature: Pour 2 cups of water into a microwave-safe cup or bowl. I always use a liquid measuring cup. Microwave it for 2 – 3 minutes until boiling. Remove water from microwave. Place butter pieces into a heat-proof bowl or plate, then...

Shepard’s Pie

  2 pounds baking potatoes (about 4), peeled and thinly sliced Coarse salt and ground pepper 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, such as safflower 6 medium carrots, halved lengthwise, quartered if large, and thinly sliced 6 celery stalks, thinly sliced 1...