Monday, November 27, 2006

Recipe Post & Sandwich Ideas

In September I wrote a newspaper article about back-to-school lunches. I included tips for healthier sandwiches as long as my Creamy Hummus recipe from Vive le Vegan!.

I thought I'd share this article with you today. The Creamy Hummus recipe is on my recipes page here.

I know some of you already have Vive and thus my Creamy Hummus recipe. Nevertheless, be sure to click on through to my cooking page for some great sandwich ideas - whether for yourself or your kidlets. Enjoy!! :)

9 comments:

Julie said...

The BEST hummus recipe EVER! Thanks for the reminder that I need to make it again soon.

Teresa said...

I just bought some chickpeas- and I'm a hummus loving girl. I'm definitely going to have to make this, seeing as I still have not tried this recipe. (I know- shame on me). Would it be a crime to leave out the tahini? Or is there something I could substitute for it?

Thanks for all the sandwich tips!

-Teresa

Kris said...

I love hummus on sandwiches. It's also great paired up with some olive tapenade and grilled veggies. Yum!

Carrie™ said...

Thanks for the article Dreena. As someone who works two jobs and doesn't always have time to make little meals to take with me; I eat a lot of sandwiches. Sometimes, I get bored. I was able to grab a few helpful tips from you. Thanks again!

Dreena said...

Wait now, Julie, can I change that recipe name, I like yours much better! :) Seriously, that's super sweet, thank you.

Teresa, there isn't much tahini in the recipe, so you don't get a prominent taste of it in the hummus. If you are still really wary about adding the hummus, you can either omit it - or try about 1 tbsp of cashew butter and 1 tbsp of tahini to lessen the tahini taste even more. You *can* make it without the tahini, but it loses some creaminess and texture. Adding more olive oil will help some if you do omit the tahini. Good luck! :)

Agreed, Kris. For me, hummus can become a meal pretty easily!!

Cool Carrie, you're welcome! I'm glad you were able to find a couple of things in there to perk up your sandwiches once in a while. :)

Isil Simsek said...

Dreena,
Thanks for the sandwich ideas.I prepare sandwiches/wraps for DH everyday for lunch and it sometimes gets boring to eat/prepare the same things.

urban vegan said...

Confession: I sometimes eat hummus on bread for breakfast.

I have the book--but haven't tried the recipe yet. I sure will now. Much cheaper than buying hummus--and certainly much creamier.

Dreena said...

Isil, I also pack lunches for my hubby every day. He doesn't seem to get bored of some the same things week to week, even though I find the same things fairly uninteresting to keep putting in his lunchbox! :)

Urban Vegan, I won't tell... as long as you won't whisper a word that I sometimes sneak dark chocolate with my tea in the mornings!! It's all coming out now, hey?

Anonymous said...

thanks for the tip and links too!