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“Delicious Baked Shrimp Scampi – This is the easiest yet fanciest dish of all. An easy version of this classic with the wonderful ‘zip’ of Dijon-style mustard.”

Prep: 30 m Cook: 15 m Ready In 45 m

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Delicious Baked Shrimp Scampi

To make this Delicious Baked Shrimp Scampi, You’ll need the following Ingredients:

Ingredients:

1 cup butter

2 tablespoons prepared Dijon-style mustard

1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice

1 tablespoon chopped garlic

2 pounds medium raw shrimp, shelled, deveined, with tails attached

1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).

22. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, mustard, lemon juice, garlic, and parsley. When the butter melts completely, remove from heat.

3. Arrange shrimp in a shallow baking dish. Pour the butter mixture over the shrimp.

4. Bake in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until the shrimp is pink and opaque.

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DELICIOUS BAKED SHRIMP SCAMPI

Delicious Baked Shrimp Scampi

"Delicious Baked Shrimp Scampi - This is the easiest yet fanciest dish of all. An easy version of this classic with the wonderful 'zip' of Dijon-style mustard."

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Prep Time 30 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Servings 0

Equipment

• Oven
• Small Saucepan

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup butter
• 2 tbsp prepared Dijon-style mustard
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp chopped garlic
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
• 2 pounds medium raw shrimp, shelled, deveined, with tails attached

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
• In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the butter, mustard, lemon juice, garlic, and parsley. When the butter melts completely, remove from heat.
• Arrange shrimp in a shallow baking dish. Pour the butter mixture over the shrimp.
• Bake in preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until the shrimp is pink and opaque.

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“You will never want to eat frozen veggie burgers again. These are so easy, and you’ll be proud to have created such a vegetarian delight. This is the best Black Bean Veggie Burger recipe ever!”

Prep: 15 m Cook: 20 m Ready In 35 m

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Yummy Black Bean Veggie Burger

To make this Yummy Black Bean Veggie Burger, You’ll need the following Ingredients:

Ingredients:

1 (16 ounces) can black beans, drained and rinsed

1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2-inch pieces

1/2 onion, cut into wedges

3 cloves garlic, peeled

1 egg

1 tablespoon chili powder

1/2 cup bread crumbs

1 tablespoon cumin

1 teaspoon Thai chili sauce or hot sauce

Directions:

1. If grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminium foil. If baking, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and lightly oil a baking sheet.

2. In a medium bowl, mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty.

3. In a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Then stir into mashed beans.

4. In a small bowl, stir together egg, chili powder, cumin, and chili sauce.

5. Stir the egg mixture into the mashed beans. Mix in bread crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together. Divide mixture into four patties.

6. If grilling, place patties on foil, and grill about 8 minutes on each side. If baking, place patties on a baking sheet and bake about 10 minutes on each side.

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YUMMY BLACK BEAN VEGGIE BURGER

Yummy Black Bean Veggie Burger

"You will never want to eat frozen veggie burgers again. These are so easy, and you'll be proud to have created such a vegetarian delight. This is the best Black Bean Veggie Burger recipe ever!"

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Servings 0

Equipment

• Grill
• Small Bowl
• Medium Bowl

Ingredients

  

• 1 (16 ounces) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1/2 green bell pepper, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1/2 onion, cut into wedges
• 3 cloves garlic, peeled
• 1 egg
• 1 tbsp chili powder
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tsp Thai chili sauce or hot sauce
• 1/2 cup bread crumbs

Instructions

 

• If grilling, preheat an outdoor grill for high heat, and lightly oil a sheet of aluminium foil. If baking, preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C), and lightly oil a baking sheet.
• In a medium bowl, mash black beans with a fork until thick and pasty.
• In a food processor, finely chop bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Then stir into mashed beans.
• In a small bowl, stir together egg, chili powder, cumin, and chili sauce.
• Stir the egg mixture into the mashed beans. Mix in bread crumbs until the mixture is sticky and holds together. Divide mixture into four patties.
• If grilling, place patties on foil, and grill about 8 minutes on each side. If baking, place patties on a baking sheet and bake about 10 minutes on each side.

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“This is a wonderful recipe that will work with any white fish. I prefer the Tilapia, as it is so mild. Flavorful recipe for this farm-raised fish that is easy and done in minutes! The broiled Tilapia Parmesan is so creamy coated with cheese for an impressive flavor and texture.”

Prep: 5 m Cook: 10 m Ready In 15 m

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TASTY BROILED TILAPIA PARMESAN

To make this Tasty Broiled Tilapia Parmesan, You’ll need the following Ingredients:

Ingredients:

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

1/4 cup butter, softened

3 tablespoons mayonnaise

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

1/4 teaspoon dried basil

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

1/8 teaspoon onion powder

1/8 teaspoon celery salt

2 pounds tilapia fillets

Directions:

1. Preheat your oven’s broiler. Grease a broiling pan or line pan with aluminium foil.

2. In a small bowl, mix together the Parmesan cheese, butter, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Season with dried basil, pepper, onion powder and celery salt. Mix well and set aside.

3. Arrange fillets in a single layer on the prepared pan. Broil a few inches from the heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the fillets over and broil for a couple more minutes. Remove the fillets from the oven and cover them with the Parmesan cheese mixture on the top side. Broil for 2 more minutes or until the topping is browned and fish flakes easily with a fork. Be careful not to overcook the fish.

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Tasty Broiled Tilapia Parmesan

Tasty Broiled Tilapia Parmesan

"This is a wonderful recipe that will work with any white fish. I prefer the Tilapia, as it is so mild. Flavorful recipe for this farm-raised fish that is easy and done in minutes! The broiled Tilapia Parmesan is so creamy coated with cheese for an impressive flavor and texture."

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Servings 0

Equipment

• Oven
• Small Bowl
• Baking Pan

Ingredients

  

• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 3 tbsp mayonnaise
• 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 tsp dried basil
• 1/4 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/8 tsp onion powder
• 1/8 tsp celery salt
• 2 pounds tilapia fillets

Instructions

 

•  Preheat your oven's broiler. Grease a broiling pan or line pan with aluminium foil.
• In a small bowl, mix together the Parmesan cheese, butter, mayonnaise and lemon juice. Season with dried basil, pepper, onion powder and celery salt. Mix well and set aside.
• Arrange fillets in a single layer on the prepared pan. Broil a few inches from the heat for 2 to 3 minutes. Flip the fillets over and broil for a couple more minutes. Remove the fillets from the oven and cover them with the Parmesan cheese mixture on the top side. Broil for 2 more minutes or until the topping is browned and fish flakes easily with a fork. Be careful not to overcook the fish.

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“This Crispy Zucchini “Crab” Cakes couldn’t get any easier to make or any more delicious to eat. These really taste like crab cakes but without the crab, and are a really good way to utilize that bumper crop of zucchini!”

Prep: 20 m Cook: 10 m Ready In 30 m

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Crispy Zucchini “Crab” Cake

To make this Crispy Zucchini “Crab” Cakes, You’ll need the following Ingredients:

Ingredients:

2 1/2 cups grated zucchini

1 egg, beaten

2 tablespoons butter, melted

1 cup bread crumbs

1/4 cup minced onion

1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning TM

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying

Directions:

1. In a large bowl, combine zucchini, egg, and butter or margarine. Stir in seasoned crumbs, minced onion, and seasoning. Mix well.

2. Shape mixture into patties. Dredge in flour.

3. In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Fry patties in oil until golden brown on both sides.

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CRISPY ZUCCHINI “CRAB” CAKES

Crispy Zucchini "Crab" Cakes

"This Crispy Zucchini "Crab" Cakes couldn't get any easier to make or any more delicious to eat. These really taste like crab cakes but without the crab, and are a really good way to utilize that bumper crop of zucchini!"

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 10 minutes mins

Servings 0

Equipment

• Large Bowl
• Medium Skillet

Ingredients

  

• 2 1/2 cups grated zucchini
• 1 egg, beaten
• 2 tbsp butter, melted
• 1 cup bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup minced onion
• 1 tsp Old Bay Seasoning TM
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

 

• In a large bowl, combine zucchini, egg, and butter or margarine. Stir in seasoned crumbs, minced onion, and seasoning. Mix well.
• Shape mixture into patties. Dredge in flour.
• In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat until hot. Fry patties in oil until golden brown on both sides.

Keyword Crispy Zucchini "Crab" Cakes, Zucchini "Crab" Cakes

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“These tasty treats (Homemade Dumpling) make a perfect appetizer or you can serve them as a main dish. My mother was one of the best cooks I ever knew. When she made stews we mostly found dumplings in them. We never ate things from packages or microwaves and you sure could taste what food was. That’s the only way I cook today – I don’t use any electronic gadgets to cook with except an electric stove.”

Prep: 5 m Cook: 15 m Ready In 20 m

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Homemade Dumpling

To make this Homemade dumpling, You’ll need the following Ingredients:

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

1 teaspoon white sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon margarine

1/2 cup milk

Directions:

1. Stir together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a medium-size bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk to make a soft dough.

2. Drop by spoonfuls into boiling stew. Cover and simmer 15 minutes without lifting the lid. Serve.

3. To make parsley dumplings, add 1 tablespoon parsley flakes to the dry ingredients.

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HOMEMADE DUMPLING

Homemade Dumpling

"These tasty treats (Homemade Dumpling) make a perfect appetizer or you can serve them as a main dish. My mother was one of the best cooks I ever knew. When she made stews we mostly found dumplings in them. We never ate things from packages or microwaves and you sure could taste what food was. That's the only way I cook today - I don't use any electronic gadgets to cook with except an electric stove."

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Servings 0

Equipment

• Medium Bowl

Ingredients

  

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1 tsp white sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tbsp margarine
• 1/2 cup milk

Instructions

 

• Stir together flour, baking powder, sugar, and salt in a medium-size bowl. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in milk to make a soft dough.
• Drop by spoonfuls into boiling stew. Cover and simmer 15 minutes without lifting the lid. Serve.
• To make parsley dumplings, add 1 tablespoon parsley flakes to the dry ingredients.

Keyword Chicken and Dumplings, Homemade Dumpling

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“These oven roasted vegetables are super easy to make! A casserole dish of seasonal vegetables that is so easy to prepare. It can be made a day ahead – just reheat before serving. Lemon juice can be substituted for balsamic vinegar, and you can use baking potatoes if you don’t have any Yukon Golds on hand.”

Prep: 15 m Cook: 40 m Ready In 55 m

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Oven Roasted Vegetables

To make this Oven Roasted Vegetables, You’ll need the following Ingredients:

Ingredients:

1 small butternut squash, cubed

2 red bell peppers, seeded and diced

1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed

3 Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed

1 red onion, quartered

1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme

2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary

1/4 cup olive oil

2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).

2. In a large bowl, combine the squash, red bell peppers, sweet potato, and Yukon Gold potatoes. Separate the red onion quarters into pieces, and add them to the mixture.

3. In a small bowl, stir together thyme, rosemary, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Toss with vegetables until they are coated. Spread evenly on a large roasting pan.

4. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, stirring every 10 minutes, or until vegetables are cooked through and browned.

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OVEN ROASTED VEGETABLES

Oven Roasted Vegetables

"These oven roasted vegetables are super easy to make! A casserole dish of seasonal vegetables that is so easy to prepare. It can be made a day ahead - just reheat before serving. Lemon juice can be substituted for balsamic vinegar, and you can use baking potatoes if you don't have any Yukon Golds on hand."

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 40 minutes mins

Servings 0

Equipment

• Oven
• Large Bowl
• Small Bowl

Ingredients

  

• 1 small butternut squash, cubed
• 2 red bell peppers, seeded and diced
• 1 sweet potato, peeled and cubed
• 3 Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
• 1 red onion, quartered
• 1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
•  Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 475 degrees F (245 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, combine the squash, red bell peppers, sweet potato, and Yukon Gold potatoes. Separate the red onion quarters into pieces, and add them to the mixture.
• In a small bowl, stir together thyme, rosemary, olive oil, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Toss with vegetables until they are coated. Spread evenly on a large roasting pan.
• Roast for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, stirring every 10 minutes, or until vegetables are cooked through and browned

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“Here’s a delicious and easy lamb chop with balsamic reduction recipe. It’s perfect for a romantic evening or for impressing guests!

Prep: 10 m Cook: 15 m Ready In 40 m

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Easy Lamb Chops with Balsamic Reduction

To make this Easy Lamb Chop with Balsamic Reduction, You’ll need the following Ingredients:

Ingredients:

3/4 teaspoon dried rosemary

1/4 teaspoon dried basil

1/2 teaspoon dried thyme

Salt and pepper to taste

4 lamb chops (3/4 inch thick)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1/4 cup minced shallots

1/3 cup aged balsamic vinegar

3/4 cup chicken broth

1 tablespoon butter

Directions:

1. In a small bowl or cup, mix together the rosemary, basil, thyme, salt and pepper. Rub this mixture onto the lamb chops on both sides. Place them on a plate, cover and set aside for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.

2. Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place lamb chops in the skillet, and cook for about 3 1/2 minutes per side for medium-rare, or continue to cook to your desired doneness. Remove from the skillet, and keep warm on a serving platter.

3. Add shallots to the skillet, and cook for a few minutes, just until browned. Stir in vinegar, scraping any bits of lamb from the bottom of the skillet, then stir in the chicken broth. Continue to cook and stir over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, until the sauce has reduced by half. If you don’t, the sauce will be runny and not good. Remove from heat, and stir in the butter. Pour over the lamb chops, and serve.

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EASY LAMB CHOP WITH BALSAMIC REDUCTION

Easy Lamb Chop with Balsamic Reduction

"Here's a delicious and easy lamb chop with balsamic reduction recipe. It's perfect for a romantic evening or for impressing guests!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Servings 0

Equipment

• Large Skillet
• Small Bowl

Ingredients

  

• 3/4 tsp dried rosemary
• 1/4 tsp dried basil
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
•  Salt and pepper to taste
• 4 lamb chops (3/4 inch thick)
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup minced shallots
• 1/3 cup aged balsamic vinegar
• 3/4 cup chicken broth
• 1 tbsp butter

Instructions

 

• In a small bowl or cup, mix together the rosemary, basil, thyme, salt and pepper. Rub this mixture onto the lamb chops on both sides. Place them on a plate, cover and set aside for 15 minutes to absorb the flavors.
• Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Place lamb chops in the skillet, and cook for about 3 1/2 minutes per side for medium-rare, or continue to cook to your desired doneness. Remove from the skillet, and keep warm on a serving platter.
• Add shallots to the skillet, and cook for a few minutes, just until browned. Stir in vinegar, scraping any bits of lamb from the bottom of the skillet, then stir in the chicken broth. Continue to cook and stir over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes, until the sauce has reduced by half. If you don't, the sauce will be runny and not good. Remove from heat, and stir in the butter. Pour over the lamb chops, and serve.

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“Sweet sautéed apple recipe has been my go-to for breakfast lately! This is great for any meal but is great for breakfast. The syrup from the apples is great on homemade waffles. You may add raisins to the sauce if you wish.”

Prep: 5 m Cook: 15 m Ready In 20 m

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Sweet Sauteed Apple

To make this Sweet Sauteed Apple, You’ll need the following Ingredients:

Ingredients:

1/4 cup butter

4 large tart apples – peeled, cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick

1/2 cup cold water

2 teaspoons cornstarch

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions:

1. In a large skillet or saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add apples. Cook, stirring constantly, until apples are almost tender, about 6 to 7 minutes.

2. Dissolve cornstarch in water; add to skillet. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and serve warm.

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SWEET SAUTEED APPLE

Sweet Sauteed Apple

"Sweet sautéed apple recipe has been my go-to for breakfast lately! This is great for any meal but is great for breakfast. The syrup from the apples is great on homemade waffles. You may add raisins to the sauce if you wish."

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Prep Time 5 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Servings 0

Equipment

• Large Skillet

Ingredients

  

• 1/4 cup butter
• 4 large tart apples - peeled, cored and sliced 1/4 inch thick
• 2 tsp cornstarch
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

 

• In a large skillet or saucepan, melt butter over medium heat; add apples. Cook, stirring constantly, until apples are almost tender, about 6 to 7 minutes.
• Dissolve cornstarch in water; add to skillet. Stir in brown sugar and cinnamon. Boil for 2 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and serve warm.

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“This homemade hummus recipe is quick and easy to make, super-smooth and creamy, and tastes so fresh and flavorful! Hummus is a pureed garbanzo bean dip with Middle Eastern origins. Serve with pita and an assortment of fresh vegetables.”

Prep: 10 m Ready In 10 m

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HOMEMADE HUMMUS

To make this Homemade Hummus, You’ll need the following Ingredients:

Ingredients:

2 cups canned garbanzo beans, drained

1/3 cup tahini

1/4 cup lemon juice

1 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 cloves garlic, halved

1 pinch paprika

1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Directions:

1. Place the garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, salt and garlic in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Transfer mixture to a serving bowl.

2. Drizzle olive oil over the garbanzo bean mixture. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley.

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Homemade Hummus

Homemade Hummus

"This homemade hummus recipe is quick and easy to make, super-smooth and creamy, and tastes so fresh and flavorful! Hummus is a pureed garbanzo bean dip with Middle Eastern origins. Serve with pita and an assortment of fresh vegetables."

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Servings 0

Equipment

• Food Processor

Ingredients

  

• 2 cups canned garbanzo beans, drained
• 1/3 cup tahini
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 cloves garlic, halved
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 pinch paprika
• 1 tsp minced fresh parsley

Instructions

 

• Place the garbanzo beans, tahini, lemon juice, salt and garlic in a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth. Transfer mixture to a serving bowl.
• Drizzle olive oil over the garbanzo bean mixture. Sprinkle with paprika and parsley.

Keyword Homemade Hummus, Hummus

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