CONCORD, N.H. – Years went into the making of my favorite hummus. A moment of laziness persuaded me to dump it. It wasn’t an obsession, just a project. For years I tinkered and fiddled with recipes.

At its most basic, hummus — the Mediterranean spread (or dip, depending on how you see it) — is made with chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and olive oil. Given this simplicity of ingredients, ...

The night before, put the chickpeas in a large bowl and cover them with cold water at least twice their volume. Leave to soak overnight. The next day, drain the chickpeas. Place a medium saucepan over ...

Place chickpeas, garlic, tahini, ice cubes, lemon juice, cumin, hot sauce and salt to taste in a food processor fitted with the metal blade. Process until the mixture begins to become smooth. With the ...

You only need to stroll past the hummus section of the grocery store to realize it’s a lot bigger than it used be. The fact that there is even a hummus section, with many, many varieties, tells us how ...

If, as one food-tracking firm claims, you believe 2015 is the year of hummus, you best find the best DIY recipe to satisfy your craving for this popular Middle Eastern staple. Sabra, one of the ...

The hummus recipe in “Jerusalem: A Cookbook” is incredibly smooth and tahini-rich. Simmer dried chickpeas, which you’ve soaked overnight, withbaking soda to break down the skins. After pureeing, add ...

Michael Solomonov has built a reputation for his unique take on the cuisine of Israel. He's won a James Beard Award for Best Chef for his restaurants in Philadelphia. But he says awards aren't what ...

Hummus is a versatile and widely available Middle Eastern spread that tastes wonderful on sandwiches, pita, or as a dip for veggies. It has a high protein and fiber content, as well as antioxidants.