Sunday, October 24, 2010

Wednesday, October 6, 2010

Tomato Onion Relish (Goes great with Hummus and Pita!)

1 onion (finely chopped)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1 T fresh thyme
1 T oregano
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
1/2 tsp red pepper
1 tsp salt
1 tsp pepper
1/4 cup lemon juice
4 tomatoes (chopped)

Bring all ingredients EXCEPT tomatoes to a boil in frying pan. Turn down heat once it starts boiling and let simmer for 20 minutes. Add chopped tomatoes and mix together!!

Hummus!!! (VJ's style!)

40 oz garbanzo beans (two and a half 1# cans, drained)
3/4 cup Tahini
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/8 cup olive oil
1/2 T salt
1 T minced garlic (or more if you love garlic)

***Put all ingredients in to food processor and blend until smooth and delicious!