Hummus

About this episode

Deb and Kenji discuss the joys of homemade hummus and share their thoughts on flavored varieties.

If the only hummus you’ve ever had came from a cold tub procured at a supermarket, yeah...you haven’t really had hummus. Homemade hummus, served warm, is an experience unto itself, and 1000% a better snack than a dusty protein bar. Deb and Kenji also tell us how they really feel about flavored hummus. Recipes Mentioned: Ethereally Smooth Hummus ( Smitten Kitchen ) The Food Lab’s Science of Great Hummus ( Serious Eats ) Hummus Heaped with Tomatoes and Cucumbers ( Smitten Kitchen ) Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

People in this episode

Hosts: Deb Perelman, J. Kenji López-Alt

Topics covered

• hummus
• homemade food
• snacks
• cooking techniques
• flavored hummus

Keywords

• hummus
• homemade
• snack
• cooking
• recipes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Smitten Kitchen, Serious Eats

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