Yum!

Some things you make and they make you go yum! 

I've done it before and I don't know why I haven't done it often but the other day I made hummus.  So easy and so up on the yum factor!  And tahini!....oh man... it's like I just discovered gold.... where have you been all my life? ! That is good stuff and I expect to use it more frequently! 

Roasted tomato pesto is the newest yum to pass through my lips.   The original recipe from Oh She Glows uses plum tomatoes but I just happened to have a wee shy of two pints of grape tomatoes so I decided to use them.  This is good stuff!  Highly recommended!

And as I write this I think... What if pesto met hummus? !  Hmm. ..I think I may have to venture back into the kitchen now! 

The recipes I used for guidance are:

http://ohsheglows.com/2011/09/06/roasted-tomato-basil-pesto/

http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-easy-hummus-from-scratch-107560

Hummus...Yummus!

Getting ready for the oven!

Little roasted beauties!

Roasted tomato and basil pesto

Messy plate but I couldn't wait to eat!!

Kitchen day

I love the days I can spend prepping and cooking and simmering!

The morning started with cleaning out the freezer which uncovered 2 bags of chicken scraps so chicken stock was made. Nothing fancy, chicken bones and scraps and a couple carrots and onions taking a very long bath. Sure makes the house smell good!

Hummus. One of the easiest things to make. Tahini, chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice...all blended into creamy goodness. I have to admit this was my first time making it and it rocked! It definitely got better as it sat. At first I could still taste the tahini but the flavor blends in after a few hours.

My new favorite make from scratch is granola. I use a recipe from Pam Anderson as a base and then add some extras. Yum!

Lastly came lasagna for dinner based off of the Pioneer Woman's "Best lasagna ever" recipe and it's my go to recipe now.