It's all GREEK to me

In an attempt to experiment with and challenge my limited culinary abilities, and to try to incorporate some culture into our lives, we had a Greek night with friends! It was fabulous.


The Menu

greek salad
baklava
tzatziki
hummus
domatokeftethes



What is domatokeftethes? The most delish tomato fritters! While my mom and I were in Greece last summer we made an effort to try new food, and domatokeftethes was one of our favorites. I was so excited to come home and find out that my Mediterranean cookbook had a recipe for them! They are basically a fried tomato pancake flavored with scallions, parsley and mint. Though they are yummy, they are fried, so aren't the healthiest food around.



It was such a fun night!



What I was most excited about what my hummus that turned out EXCELLENT! Here is the recipe:

1 (15.5 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 large clove garlic, minced
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 tablespoons tahini
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground red paper (add more if you want it spicy)
4-6 tablespoons water, divided
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley, optional

Combine chickpeas, garlic, lemon juice, tahini, salt, pepper, cumin, red pepper, and 3 tablespoons of the water in a food processor. Process until smooth. With processor running, pour in olive oil. Process until just combined. Add additional water by tablespoon until you reach the consistency you like.

Place in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator. For optimal flavor, refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Right before serving, top with a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil and chopped fresh parsley.

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