On Mon, 5 May 2008 19:59:28 -0700, "TammyM" >
wrote:

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>"kalanamak" > wrote in message
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>> Tahini Sauce: 1/3 C tahini, 1/4 C lemon juice, 2-3 crushed cloves garlic,
>> 1/4 cold water (optional: salt, pepper). Blend well.
>>
>> Hummus: Mix above sauce with 20 oz can drained chickpeas, 4 T of water
>> (optional: 1/4 + teas. dry-toasted cumin seeds crushed). Blend well.
>> (Hint: blend in the water THEN the chickpeas)
>>
>> Baba Ganoush: 2 medium eggplants, pricked. Broil or grill over charcoal
>> (best) until eggplant collapses and skin is blackened. Turn frequently.
>> Remove by stem and cut into flower end, place upright in a bowl and let
>> drain 30+ minutes. Pull off skin (little bits can stay) and scrap any
>> slathers of meat left on skin as well. Blend with the tahini sauce above
>> MINUS the cold water, extra garlic optional. Blend well. This gets better
>> as it cools, so make ahead of time. Try on sandwiches instead of mayo.
>>
>> The tahini sauce is good over steamed veggies, rice or as a dip for cuck
>> spears.
>
>So good to see you again, Blacksalt! Glad to hear things are going well
>with you and your family.
>

let me add my greetings to tammy's. don't be such a stranger!

your pal,
blake