The hummus cookbook: deliciously different ways with the versatile classic, hardcover/sara lewis

The classic chickpea dip, originally a staple peasantfood in the Middle East, is universally loved around theworld.

Currently enjoying a resurgence as a fashionablesuperfood this spoonable blend not only tastes good butis healthy too - it contains smart carbs that are slow todigest, so leaving you feeling fuller for longer, as well asbeing low in fat and a good source of protein and fibre.

Incredibly easy to make at home, the results are so muchbetter than shop-bought.

Sara Lewis has researched, tested and tasted traditional hummus recipes from lemonand olive oil to Turkish hot buttered and also created newblends such as red beet, and kale and lemon.

- How to make classic hummus, with over 45 recipes forall the traditional chickpea dips as well as variations madewith white beans, black beans, mung beans and peas.

- Techniques, tips and practical guidance, from soakingand cooking the pulses to blending and garnishing.

- Tempting ideas for incorporating all kinds of otherdelicious ingredients into your hummus.

- Using hummus in healthy meals and snacks.

- Recipes for making your own tahini, harissa, zaatar, chermoula and tarator, and for flatbreads, crisp-thinlavash, and yeast-free and gluten-free breads.