Tag: chickpeas

Hummus en Fuego

Hummus en Fuego

I think “Hummus en Fuego” would be translated as “Hummus on Fire”.. Please correct me if I am wrong!  Hummus is the well known  “Levantine Arab dip or spread made from cooked, mashed chickpeas, blended with tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and garlic. It 

Fried Chickpeas or Ceci Friti

Fried Chickpeas or Ceci Friti

This Fried Chickpeas or Ceci Frito, is a classic Italian fried chickpea appetizer. I have to say, these  are seriously good munchies, very addictive – especially when they are served crisp warm from the skillet. Fried they are, but not deep fried. They are actually 

Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Spicy Roasted Red Pepper Hummus

Hummus is Chickpeas in Arabic.  And as everyone knows there are a lot of variations to the traditional Hummus. I love Middle Eastern food, with all the flavors in it, but when I cook at home I do tweak it to cater to my taste