Dear Culinary SOS: A group of us went to enjoy the draft beers on tap at Mediterraneo Restaurant & Bar in Hermosa Beach earlier this month and were transfixed by the wonderful spicy black bean hummus.

Hummus is in many ways the perfect party food, especially for entertaining in summer or the extended summery heat of fall on the Grand Strand. This thick, nutty-flavored bean spread combines well with ...

Hummus is an iconic Mediterranean bean dip made from a relatively short list of simple ingredients. The traditional version combines the smooth flavor of chickpeas with the nuttiness of tahini (ground ...

Tahini is the secret to creamy hummus. But this version gets a spicy advantage from a couple tablespoons of prepared creamy horseradish. It’s surprisingly easy to make the spread at home. All you need ...

At Crossroads, we hot-smoke ingredients like corn and mushrooms, as well as the beans for this dip, to impart a rustic, earthy flavor. You can do the same by improvising a stovetop smoker at home; you ...

The author of "Hot Little Suppers", Carrie Morey made a delicious and healthy Butter Bean Hummus recipe. Click here for more information about Carrie. Growing up with my dad, we kept suppers simple, ...

Hummus is a staple party dip that Carla Hall gives a spring-inspired twist. How? The chef and media personality ditches chickpeas for in-season fava beans and spring peas. It's a unique spin that ...

For the sweet potato chips: Preheat oven to 400°F.Using a mandoline, carefully slice the sweet potato into chip-like thin rounds. Place in a bowl with oil and pepper; stir to combine.Line two large ...

1. Preheat your oven to 400 degrees. 2. For the sweet potato chips: using a mandoline, carefully slice the sweet potato chip thin rounds. Place in a bowl with oil and pepper. Gently stir to combine. 3 ...

Note: Chef Maria Elia tops her Pulled Lamb Burgers with fresh watercress and this vibrant hummus in the spring, when favas are in season. It also can be made with frozen fava beans, cooked asparagus ...

Big, crisp flatbread fragrant with warm spices. A trio of fabulous dips -- fresh fava “hummus” garnished with a dollop of Lebanese yogurt and sprinkled with sumac; a rich, ripe-flavored cherry tomato ...