Pumpkin Pepita Hummus: A Taste of Autumn in Every Bite I’ll never forget the first time I tasted a truly exceptional hummus. It wasn’t in a fancy restaurant or a Middle Eastern bakery. It was at a potluck, years ago, hosted by a friend who always managed to surprise everyone with her culinary creations. Amidst … Read more
Chipotle-Pepita Salsa: A Smoky, Nutty Revelation The first time I tasted a truly great salsa, it wasn’t in a restaurant or from a jar. It was at a roadside stand in Oaxaca, Mexico, where an abuela with twinkling eyes was grinding roasted tomatoes and chiles on a metate. The smoky aroma mingled with the scent … Read more
Pepita Power: The Ultimate Pumpkin Seed Salsa Recipe The first time I tasted pumpkin seed salsa, I was completely floored. It wasn’t at some fancy restaurant, but at a tiny roadside stand in Oaxaca, Mexico. The air was thick with the smell of roasting chiles and the sound of laughter. A kind woman, her hands … Read more