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.

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

Pulled pork

Pulled pork If you want an easy, uncomplicated life, why not start in the kitchen? Not only is this hearty, root beer pulled pork bursting with flavor, but it’s also as low maintenance as you are.

What You’ll Need

• 2 lbs pork tenderloin

• 12 ounces root beer

• 18 ounces BBQ sauce

• 8 hamburger buns

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.