TRADITIONAL HUMMUS

MAKES 1½ CUPS

1 (15-ounce) can garbanzo beans

2 tablespoons tahini

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

1 tablespoon water

2 garlic cloves

¼ teaspoon sea salt

2 teaspoons soy sauce

1. Process all of the ingredients in a food processor until well combined. You may

wish to add more water, for a thinner consistency. Start with 2 tablespoons at

a time.

2. It is possible to just mash the garbanzos up with a fork if you do not have a

food processor, then add all of the other ingredients for a chunkier hummus

experience.

Mushrooms

Mushrooms are the edible fruit parts of a fungus. They are not considered a vegetable because they lack chlorophyll and the ability to make nutrients from the sun .

 

There are upwards of 38,000 varieties of mush­rooms in North America. They are available in Michigan year round.

How to select and store:
Choose firm, evenly colored mushrooms with tightly closed caps—visible gills are indicative of age. Avoid those that are broken or damaged with soft spots. Shiny and slimy skins are signs of spoilage. Store fresh mushrooms partially covered in the refrigerator to keep them from drying out but still allowing

Fried Codfish

 Fish was a staple provision for Thomas Jefferson’s householdboth in Paris and Monticello where it was purchased locally or caught in rivers and ponds. Jefferson discovered fried fish during his time in Paris and frequently served it in Monticello.

6 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon dill, chopped
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs

Spinach and Lemon Quinoa Cakes

Serves 4 to 6 as a small meal or appetizer

4 cups cooked quinoa

2 cups spinach, washed, patted dry,

and roughly chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 tablespoon lemon zest

Sea salt and pepper, to taste

2 cups panko breadcrumbs

4 eggs, beaten

Vegetable oil for frying

In a large bowl, mix the quinoa, spinach, garlic, and lemon zest. Taste and liberally season with salt and pepper. Add the panko and eggs; mix well to combine.

Seasonal September

 

Seasonal September  Luckily, September is an all-star month when it comes to healthy, price-happy, seasonal foods. Here are the top produce picks to add to your list:

Apples – The most in-season apple varieties are the McIntosh, Honeycrisp, Jonathan,Red Delicious and Golden Delicious.

Artichokes – Don’t feel suspicious when you see these skinny greens in the fall; theyaren’t just a spring crop! Fall artichokes are grown in California and are just as flavorfulas the spring varieties.