Grits and Lobster

May42013

Sliced cukes with local #chevre, #homegrown parsley, squeeze of lemon, salt&pepper. #food #igersfood #igersmaine #porch #eating #spring #vegetarian #local

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7PM

Grilled Granny Smith, honey mustard, bacon, sharp cheddar cheese sandwiches. #porch #eating #food #igersfood #mezze #igersmaine #tasty #spring #sunshine

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9AM

Fried egg over sautéed beet greens on stone-ground grits. #food #igersfood #grits #eggs #beets #healthy #southern #igersmaine #igerssouth

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April112013

My famous lobster and grits. Sautéed asparagus on the side. #lobster #grits #chorizo #southern #maine #igerssouth #igerfood #igersfood #igersmaine

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5PM

Radish tartines. (The missus said they looked a bit like sushi). #homemade #bread #local #cheese #food #vegetarian #radish #igerfood #igersmaine

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April72013

Easy and delicious white bean dip

You could also call it hummus. We hosted the neighborhood spring cookout (despite the chilly 38 degree windy weather) yesterday and the barley and veggie salad I planned on making included white beans. Once I got to cooking the beans and cleaning the house, the time got away from me and cooked them to the point of being too mushy for the salad. What to do?

Fortunately, we also need a dip! I drained the beans and threw them into my tiny food processor with a few other ingredients and voila! Instant, easy dip.

You’ll need:

- about 1/2 cup of dried beans, cooked (or about 1.5 cups of canned beans)

- 1/3 cup of tahini

- 1/3 cup of fresh lemon juice

- 1/4 cup of olive oil

- 2 T of water

- 3 springs of fresh rosemary, chopping the leaves

- salt and pepper

Place the cooked beans into the food processor, and quickly chop. Add the remainder of the ingredients one at a time while constantly pulsing. If it’s too thick, add a little more lemon juice or water or oil. Add the salt and pepper to taste. Serve with a small sprig of rosemary as garnish.

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April62013