Hangry Girl Hummus

     The first time I ever heard the term 'Hangry,' was from my Fiance Mary, who went on to explain that the term means, 'Hungry enough that it's making you angry.' But after careful observation I've learned that it tends to be more of a slow simmering fury than a simple anger, and truth be told I've felt it's effects many times in my life, I just lacked a word to explain it.
      When Mary gets in this state there is only one solution, feed her, quickly. That's why I developed 'Hangry Girl Hummus,' smooth, creamy, delicious, and most importantly, QUICK to make.

Here's what you'll need:
2 Cans Chick Peas (also called Garbanzo Beans) one drained one un-drained
1/2 Red Bell Pepper
2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
1 1/2 Tablespoon Tahini (This is a ground Sesame Seed Paste, available in the Middle-Eastern foods section of most places here on the West Side.)
2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
2 Teaspoons Salt

Here's what you'll do:

1. Throw it all in a food processor or blender and run it on high until smooth and creamy.
2. Enjoy on Pita Bread, Crackers, Chips, or as a condiment on Sandwiches 

Or:

1. Throw it all in a food processor or blender and run it on high until smooth and creamy.
2. Pose it next to the other half of the Red Pepper on a lemon shaped cutting board with a little Cilantro sprinkled on top to emphasize its color. Then take photo's of it, like a weird food obsessed nut job. This is clearly the option I went with....

Blazing Black Bean Burger

     Topped with a spicy Black Bean Chili, this burger is hot enough to be a  treat for the carnival Fire Eater in your family.

Here's What you'll need:
1 Can Black Beans
1/2 Cup Chopped Pickled Jalapeno Peppers
3 Minced Habenero Peppers
2 1/2 Teaspoons Chili Powder (I usually use Chipotle Chili Powder for it's rich smokey flavor)
1 1/2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
1 Teaspoon Onion Powder
1 Teaspoon Fresh Garlic
8 Slices of Pepper Jack Cheese
4 Thick Juicy Burgers prepared the way you like them

Here's what you'll do:

1. Combine all ingredients except burgers and cheese in a small sauce pan and heat over medium stirring frequently until contents reach a boil.
2. Reduce heat and simmer for five minutes, stirring frequently. 
3. Remove from heat and heap onto burgers, top each burger with two thick slices of Pepper Jack and allow cheese to melt over chili to hold it in place.
4. Top with your favorite burger toppings and enjoy.