Failed Recipe. :(

I just attempted to make my own hummus. Unfortunately, it was a complete and utter disaster(I did manage to throw together some delicious falafel though!). One of the perels of living in an apartment on a college campus is that your pantry is often lacking vital ingredients. Today, I found myself lacking lemon juice, tahini (a paste made from sesame seeds), and a food processor. I figured I could substitue orange juice for the lemon, as it was the acid the recipe needed, not the lemon flavor. I decided to omit the tahini, which was my first mistake. You really can't have hummus without tahini. The lack of a food processor also made things tough. My hummus turned out chunky, bland, and ultimately inedible, since I fiddled with it for an excessive amount of time instead of just giving up.

In the end, I served my falafel with sour cream and a drizzle of honey, which was fabulous. Potatoe Latkes, a traditional Jewish dish, are similar to falafel and are often served with sour cream. This was my insperation for the dip. I drizzled it with honey because I felt it would pair nicely with the spicy cumin in the falafel. I couldn't have asked for a better combination- the tang from the sour cream paired beautifully with the sharp sweetness of the clover honey, and together they made a sublime dip for the falafel cakes. It just goes to show you how important it is to be creative in the kitchen, and to not get discouraged by failed attempts!