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Pita Pockets

PREP 20 min + 2.5 hrs for risingTEMP hotCOOK each side until doneMAKES 10
  • INGREDIENTS
    • 2 1/2 c FLOUR
    • 1 tsp SALT
    • 1 Tbsp SUGAR
    • 1 Tbsp YEAST
    • 1 c LUKEWARM WATER (110º F)
    • 1 Tbsp OLIVE OIL
  • INSTRUCTIONS
    1. Whisk the FLOUR, SALT, YEAST and SUGAR together.
    2. Add WARM WATER and OLIVE OIL a little at a time until it forms a sticky dough.
    3. Knead the dough with a small amount of flour for about 8 minutes and shape into a ball.
    4. Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover and let rise for 2 hours.
    5. Roll out the dough and divide into ten equal pieces. Roll out each piece, covering with a tea towel as you make each one. When all are rolled out, let rise for 30 minutes.
    6. Place the rounds on a very hot skillet for about 20 seconds, flip and continue cooking. Flip again to finish cooking the first side.
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Hummus

PREP 15 minNEED FOOD PROCESSORMAKES 1 1/2 CUPS
  • INGREDIENTS
    • 1 c CHICKPEAS, COOKED AND DRAINED
    • 1/4 c TAHINI
    • 2 Tbsp OLIVE OIL
    • 1 CLOVE GARLIC
    • 2 Tbsp LEMON JUICE
    • TO TASTE: SALT, PEPPER, CUMIN
    • GARNISH: PAPRIKA
  • INSTRUCTIONS
    1. Place all ingredients in food processor and blend until creamy.
    2. Garnish with PAPRIKA.

GARLIC

Garlic has been used as a traditional medicine as well as a food flavoring. It is a healthy and delicious addition to many dishes around the world. Its medicinal benefits for both cure and prevention require larger doses, which should be taken with the supervision and advice of a knowledgeable medical practitioner.

CUMIN

Cumin (español: comino) is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native to a territory that stretches from the Middle East to India. Its seeds, which are contained within a fruit are dried and used whole or ground in the cuisines of many cultures. Cumin has a high content of nutrients such as iron (512% of the Daily Value…