Recipes – Joe George Online

Roast Pumpkin Hummus v2

Roast Pumpkin Hummus v2 Makes about 2 cups 1 (15oz) can chickpeas 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 small pumpkin 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided (plus extra for garnish) 1 teaspoon za’atar seasoning (plus extra for garnish) 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika (plus extra for garnish) 1 teaspoons kosher salt, divided 2 cloves garlic 1/2 cup freshContinue reading “Roast Pumpkin Hummus v2”

Crisp Tofu Souvlaki

So I have to preface this post with a couple things. One is that I am not vegetarian (as some sometimes assume, given the plant based recipes I often post). I eat meat, albeit small quantities, on most work days as I eat what I cook for others. But when off the clock I eatContinue reading “Crisp Tofu Souvlaki”

Pickle Me This

A couple weeks ago at the beginning of my “staycation” I began a few ferments. Given the weather my teeny kitchen is a bit toasty this time of year so they only took two weeks. Here they are re-packaged and ready for the fridge. From left to right… Louisiana-style fermented hot sauce (made with jalapeno),Continue reading “Pickle Me This”

Ma Petite Cuisine

Ma petite cuisine (my tiny kitchen), or I should say, my tiny, crowded, disheveled, but very functional kitchen. I’ve worked in plenty of kitchens throughout my life but this is my favorite. It’s a galley really, a little longer than it is wide in a small 1860’s house in one of Buffalo’s older neighborhoods. ForContinue reading “Ma Petite Cuisine”

Roast Carrot Hummus with Sun Dried Tomato Harissa

Roast Carrot Hummus with Sun Dried Tomato Harissa Makes about 4 cups 1 cup dried chickpeas2 teaspoons baking soda, divided4 medium carrots2 tablespoons olive oil1/2 cup sun dried tomato harissa2 teaspoons kosher salt1 teaspoon ground turmeric3 cloves garlic1/2 cup fresh lemon juice1/4 cup water2/3 cup tahini Place the chickpeas and 1 teaspoon baking soda inContinue reading “Roast Carrot Hummus with Sun Dried Tomato Harissa”

Thai Noodles with Broccoli, Crispy Tofu, and Spicy Peanut Sauce

Thai Noodles with Broccoli, Crispy Tofu, and Spicy Peanut Sauce. Mhm. You heard me. Super delicious and super easy to make. Don’t be daunted by the recipe, it’s just a few simple steps. Replace the tofu with chicken if you’d like, but it’s really not necessary. If you like Asian food you’ll love this. NowContinue reading “Thai Noodles with Broccoli, Crispy Tofu, and Spicy Peanut Sauce”

Baba Ghanouj

One component of dinner last night and lunch today: Hummus’ first cousin, Baba Ghanouj. Pictured here garnished with smoked paprika, za’atar, Aleppo pepper, and virgin oil. Baba Ghanouj Makes about 1 ½ cups 1 medium eggplant, stem removed and split lengthwise 1 medium onion, peeled and quartered 2 jalapeno, seeded and split lengthwise 4 clovesContinue reading “Baba Ghanouj”

Mediterranean Chickpea Burgers v2

So for whatever reason a recipe for Mediterranean Chickpea Burgers which I published on my blog a few years ago has been getting a lot of hits lately so it inspired me to make another version for lunch today (the original recipe can be viewed here). Here’s a few answers to common questions… Can IContinue reading “Mediterranean Chickpea Burgers v2”

Roasted Beet Hummus (bil tahina)

Roasted Beet Hummus (bil tahina) Makes about 3 cups 1 cup dried chickpeas 2 teaspoons baking soda, divided 3 medium beets 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon olive oil 3 cloves garlic 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup tahini 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice Place the chickpeas and 1Continue reading “Roasted Beet Hummus (bil tahina)”

24 March 2022

(Note: if you are here for the recipe it is at the bottom of this post) 24 March 2022 Thursday. 11:30am. Starbucks on Delaware. Sitting in the same seat I often did while studying for a BA a few years ago. It feels oddly satisfying. Returned from NYC yesterday via Amtrak. It felt good toContinue reading “24 March 2022”