SWEET PEA HUMMUS
- 4 ounces sweet peas
- 2 ounces chic peas
- 1 ounce tahini paste
- 2 Tbsp. cumin
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 Tbsp. chili powder
- 1 ounce honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
To make hummus place 4 oz. sweet peas and 2 oz. chic peas in a food processor or blender and puree. Add 1 oz. tahini, 1 Tbsp. lemon juice, 2 Tbsp. cumin, 1Tbsp. chili powder, salt and pepper to taste. Finish with 1 oz. honey and puree till smooth. Chill and serve.
Dukkha Spice Blend
- 1 Tbsp. sesame seeds
- 1 Tbsp. hazelnut or other nuts
- 1 Tbsp. cumin
- 1 Tbsp. coriander
Mustardo
- 1 pear, finely diced
- 1 ounce dried strawberries
- 1 ounce raisins
- Splash of brandy
- 3 ounces orange juice
- 2 ounces brown sugar
- 1 ounce honey
- 1 ounce Dijon mustard
- Salt and pepper to taste
To make mustardo; place the diced pears, dried strawberries, and raisins in small pot. Add brandy and flambé. Add orange juice, brown sugar, honey and reduce until nearly all the liquid has evaporated; stirring occasionally to keep it from burning. Season with salt and pepper. Add the Dijon mustard and mix well.
To Serve: Serve with crackers or breads of your choice. Don’t forget to utilize fresh and seasonal vegetables like endive, celery, cucumber, carrots, and others as vehicles for the hummus and mustardo. Place a little dukkha on the plate to allow each diner to construct their own serving. For a charcuterie platter, try adding dried meats and a few favorite cheeses.
These types of dishes have won The Mill the prestigious "Best New Restaurant" in the state of Florida for 2015.