Making Homemade Hummus

[@donnaclinton5578]

I like the technique used of blending the liquid ingredients first. Hummus is very tasty. A couple tablespoons ice water also helps to make it smooth.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Donna - thanks for the good tip about the ice water!

[@carolechoff9979]

Oh my that is some good looking hummus. Well be making this tomorrow for the new teachers at my daughter’s school. ❤❤❤❤ thanks Kevin and the most important camera men Ralph. LOL. See next time!!!!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks so much, Carole!

[@carolechoff9979]

@@cavalcadeoffood very welcome dear

[@vallis1469]

Hummus....food of the gods! Love it. I love a small addition of Frank's Hot Sauce. Yeah, that puts it over the top. Thanks guys! Love from Arkansas.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Valli! Love your addition of a little Frank's!! Sounds wonderful! Hope all is well in Arkansas!

[@msb358]

Whenever my days have been crazy, I go to your videos. I find them so relaxing. I miss the days of the cottage cooking. That vintage kitchen was the best! I do love your store videos! So far, everything I've made using one of your recipes my husband has loved! I will try this hummus! We love healthy snack foods!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi MSB! Thanks so much - glad you find the videos relaxing to watch!

[@trentthomas241]

Love Hummas. I like adding Capers into the blend. Then, as you have done, sprinkle some Capers on the top with olive oil to finish. This is a slight variation. Oh, and extra garlic. Hummas fan. Thank you. .

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Trent! Never thought of capers - sounds great! Thanks!

[@maryannchandonnait8094]

If you haven't tried dry chickpeas for this recipe, i think you would be surprised how much heartier the hummus comes out. Also I usually use my instantpot to make them and freeze some of the chickpeas for other recipes. It's a little more work but worth it. Adding the zest of the lemon really brings it up a level too. So many variations of hummus. So make it to your preference. Thanks for all of your videos. Greetings from Rhode Island

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Mary Ann from Rhode Island! Thanks for the tip about starting with dried chickpeas. I've not done it that way, but I'm going to give it a try next time. Thanks!

[@john-robert1961]

I’ve made pumpkin hummus. That turned out beautifully! As well as white bean hummus. Turns out even smoother.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi John - I like white bean hummus, too. Very creamy and smooth. Thanks!

[@Recordesk]

Greetings to Ralph. Good production team. 🫡 Hats off to you both. 🌞N Ralph, how about a favorite recipe of yours?

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, Nancy! Ralph has a lot of favorites - I'm trying to talk him into making one for us! Thanks!

[@oraliamasswadi662]

Yummy good 👍✌️

[@JohnSurf5]

So exciting for a Thursday new Cavalcade of food and one featuring Ralph! I love learning your techniques for making hummus. I’ve been making it in my vintage Cuisinart for a few years, but did not know about processing the oil and tahini together first. I’ll definitely give that a try. I make mine from dried garbanzo beans cooked In a instant pot which takes roughly 40 minutes total. I believe the advantage of canned garbanzo beans is that they don’t have the skins on them, traditionally if you make it from dried beans, you have to remove the skins once cooked. I discovered stirring them in water vigorously with a wooden spoon will cause the skins to sluff off and float to the top and you just simply pour off the water refill and do it two more times and you can get rid of most of the skins, should you ever decide to make hummus from dried beans. A package of dried garbanzo beans cost two dollars and makes a lot of hummus!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi John! Others have mentioned that using dried beans to start with makes for a better hummus. I'm going to give it a try and see for myself. The canned are used because they save some steps, but I'll try the dried, which are more economical, too. Thanks!

[@HumbleVoyager]

Hi, Kevin and Ralph! Your recipe is just like mine. My favorite way to eat it was to use chunks of bell pepper as the delivery system.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Nancy! Yum - I like your idea of peppers to bring the hummus home!

[@fumblebunny1993]

Good morning, Ralph and Kevin! I love hummus but always willing to try a new recipe. My daughter and I always make it when she visits. I have a new item on my bucket list. I want to visit Kevin's unbelievable collection of kitchen appliances and kitsch!!! I would be in hog heaven! (LOL at my southern expressions) Always a good start to my day when there is a new video up from Cavalcade of Food ♥

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Fumblebunny! Hope you make a batch of hummus the next time your daughter visits! Thanks!

[@charlessommers7218]

As always, great show 👍

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks so much, Charles !

[@QueenCityHistory]

My grandma I remember served hummus with pretzel twists. So good

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi QueenCity! The hummus is a great dip for pretzels! Thanks!

[@suzanneandersen7319]

Hi Kevin! I’ve never made homemade hummus but I will definitely give it a try, it sounds delicious. Thank you as always for sharing! Nice tie too Kevin! 😊

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, Suzanne!!

[@johndix177]

One of my favorite snacks! I’ve given me the push to finally make some myself! Looks delicious! Thanks fellas! 💯❤️

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi John - hope you make a batch!

[@bbymks5]

Delicious!!! My kids schools offer hummus and veggies at lunch time! Slightly jealous 😂

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi bbymks - glad the school offers some healthy snack options!

[@john-robert1961]

I add smoked paprika to mine. Also, I have heard that some people will soak the canned chick peas in a bowl of cold water, to allow the skins to peel off, then rinse, then process them.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi John - I've heard different methods for getting the skins off the chick peas. Will have to try. Thanks!

[@pameladempsey5943]

Great video and yummy looking hummus. I usually buy and have never tried making any. Need a food processor. I wish we could visit your place someday ❤

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Pamela! There is a lot of good hummus on the market already made. If you ever get to make some at home, it's easy once you have the ingredients. A food processor is really needed for something like this. Thanks!

[@pameladempsey5943]

I just got a 7 cup food processor ❤

[@meredithlynn]

Hello Kevin and Ralph, we love hummus with roasted sweet red peppers, we chop them and put them on top as a garnish. They do add a nice flavor to the hummus. Just delicious.😋 Thx for another great video❤😊 Hope you are having a great day and enjoying the last little bit of summer.

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, Meredith Lynn! The roasted peppers is a wonderful idea - I'll bet it's great. Especially this time of year when there is so much good fresh produce. Thanks! Summer has just flown by!

[@susanruzicka2555]

I have heard that if you add an ice cube or two near the end of mixing you will have the fluffy texture that some adore! I really love to eat hummus with carrot and celery sticks, sauteed crispy meatballs and garlic parsley butter naan. I love watching your films and seeing all your really cool stuff. Yes I grew up cooking and am still having fun cooking from scratch. Do you ever reach out to see if anyone knows how to make something that your not sure of?

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Susan - thanks for passing along the ice cube trick. Glad you are still cooking from scratch! Yes, I love to hear other people's recipes for things I've not made before. I always learn a lot! Thanks!

[@ElaineMarieHill]

Fantasic! Another garnish: pomegranate seeds and Aleppo pepper ! What a great episode. Would like to know the best Lebanese bakery and restaurants near you ! 🇱🇧🇺🇸 Plan on Cavalcade Pilgrimage some day 😜

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Hi Linette - I love your garnish ideas! And it would really look beautiful, too! There is one Lebanese restaurant in Port Huron, which we will often stop at if we are in the area. Thanks!

[@gutterpeach3145]

“I second that emulsion.” I caught that!

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Glad you picked up on that one, gutterpeach! LOL!

[@tinag1234]

👍

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, tina!

[@TeamTrumpUSA]

My nephew always talks about how nutritious and good hummus is. My secret ingredient is The Fresh Market or Kroger. They make it for you. Nevertheless, I can't stop thinking about the chocolate pound cake you made. That looked so good. Cheers MAB Team Trump USA 2024

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, MAB!! Sometimes the best food is the stuff other people make for you! The chocolate pound cake was great - it didn't last too long!

[@LARRY-kp9xm]

I like skinless chick peas

[@cavalcadeoffood]

Thanks, Larry!