Jalapeno hummus that'll kick you in the pants. Pair it with some toasted pitas or tortillas and it's a healthier alternative to chips and dip. Although chips and dip will always be #1 in my heart.
Raise your hand if you hate it when a grocery store (or any other store for that matter) introduces you to something, gets you hooked, carries it for a few months and then snatches it away.
My hand is raised. Really high. I think I may have pulled an armpit in fact.
I can't even begin to tell you how many times I've stood in a clothing store himming and hawing over whether or not to buy a pair of jeans only to find out months after buying them that I can't live without them. That they are my favourite article of clothing in the whole wide world.
The worst part is ... we never seem to know when something is going to be a "favourite" of ours. It's a gradual thing, a realization that comes on slowly. I usually come to the realization once I notice I've been wearing said article of clothing for 3 months straight and only reluctantly wash it in the middle of the night so I know it'll be ready for wear the next morning.
I've had certain jeans that I routinely thought if I didn't own them I would have to go around in my underpants because there was nothing else I could fathom putting on.
The worst part about the best pair of jeans? They always die. The worst part about them dying? They always die after you can't buy them anymore. Even worse than that, is when you go back to the store to buy another pair a year or so later and you jump for joy because the store appears to carry the jeans, but when you try them on ... nope. They're not the same. For no apparent reason, other than attempting to ruin your life, the manufacturer has changed something about the jeans. Same colour, same label, same name ... different jeans. Stupid jeans. Ugly jeans impersonating your perfect jeans.
It's like when Great Lash mascara changed their packaging a little but said they didn't change the formula, when obviously they did because you never see Great Lash mascara on the "best buy" list of mascara's anymore. Yes. It's just like that. Only different because mascara can't make your bum look good. Usually.
A year or two ago I got hooked on Jalapeno Hummus. I first tried it during one of those trips around Costco when you go in for a massive package of boneless, skinless chicken breasts and leave with enough stuff to start your own Costco.
I brought the Jalapeno Hummus home. I was intrigued. When I tried it, my taste buds danced and sang and lit up like a rainbow. They do that all the time when I really like something. Gradually other grocery stores started carrying Jalapeno Hummus. Different brands and different makes ... EVERYONE wanted in on the booming Jalapeno Hummus market. Apparently I wan't the only one who liked this stuff. I bought it every week for about a year.
And then one week my grocery store didn't have it. I shrugged it off. They were probably just sold out of it.
And they were. I was right on that account. What I wasn't right about was thinking they'd carry it again. For a couple of months I went from store to store, frantically looking for an appearance of my Jalapeno Hummus. It was gone. Vanished. I couldn't find it anywhere.
For some reason my Jalapeno Hummus appeared to have gone the way of the Grape flavoured potato chip. One moment it was on the shelves ... and then it was cruelly snatched away.
On the off chance the very same thing has happened to you, I would like to introduce you to my solution.
Homemade Jalapeno Hummus
You'll need pickled jalapenos and a container of regular hummus. (or make your own hummus)
Drop a blob or two of hummus into a bowl.
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Grab yourself a few slices of pickled jalapeno.
Mince your slices of jalapeno. The amount you need depends on the amount of hummus you're making. Plus, it depends on how hot you want your hummus to be. Some like it hot. I'd be some.
Dump your minced jalapeno into your hummus. Add it gradually so you can taste test as you go along.
Also dump in a tablespoon or so of the juice from the jar of pickled jalapeno peppers.
This is an advanced technique, for this obviously advanced recipe that involves both chopping and stirring. Actually sometimes chopping is hard. Like in the case of a mango.
Jalapeno Hummus with a KICK.
Ingredients
- 1 cup hummus
- 1 tablespoon pickled jalapeno
Instructions
- Finely chop 2 tablespoons of pickled jalapenos.
- Stir jalapenos into premade hummus.
- Add 1 tablespoon of liquid from the jar or can of the pickled jalapeno peppers.
- Stir and taste. If you'd like more heat, add another tablespoon of jalapeno.
Nutrition
Mix it all up and top it with a few bits of minced jalapeno peppers.
Just to be fancy. 'Cause this is obviously a fancy recipe.
Serve with warmed pitas. Or ... if you want to stay with the "fancy" theme, toast the pitas a little in the oven.
Ironically, this homemade Jalapeno Hummus is even better than the stuff I used to buy.
I can't say the same thing about the homemade J Brand jeans I tried to make.
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Shana
Metro grocery stores carry this Fontaine roasted jalapeno hummus and it is made of dream and miracle - I think it's the roasting!
http://www.fountainofhealth.us/en/products/hummus/hummus-cocktail-roasted-jalapenos
angie
Wendy's mandarin orange chicken salad. Why?
Karen
Angie - This post is years old but I was just thinking yesterday about where the hell the type of frozen spring rolls I like went to! It's the only frozen food I buy and it's GONE! ~ karen
angie
So does that mean that now you have to make the dreaded spring rolls from scratch? I've seen you mention that experiment in a few posts. I'm so sorry. Maybe take out from a decent restaurant would be a better option.
I found a recipe that I think is just as good as the Wendy's salad,(powdered wasabi and maple syrup are the tricks) but maybe it's just been so long since I've tasted the good stuff that I've fooled my taste buds into thinking that they're the same. :(
There's a serious over-usage of the word *that* in this paragraph, but I'm too tired to try and fix it. Sorry.
safetydog
One year late, but this is a huge pet peeve. Jeans, bras, food, restaurants, TV shows...I have learned to never express my love for anything out loud, or it will disappear. Rely tampons, anyone?
kelliblue
*very very very late to the party*
Puffa Puffa rice cereal (from when I was a kid, the kind with the Hawaiian kids in the catamaran on the front); and my all time favorite sorbet, B&J's Purple Passionfruit.
I shall never forgive them for discontinuing what was a life (and mouth) changing snack! :(
Briana
Just made this tonight, with homemade hummus! So yummy! I didn't put enough jalapenos in though, becaues my jar was nearly empty :(
Still tastes pretty damn good though :)
Karen
Briana - It's amazing how many jalapenos you need for this! If it wasn' jalapenoey enough adding in the liquid gives it a real jalapeno flavour! But you've probably thrown the jar out by now. :( ~ karen
Bridgette Taylor
Trader Joe's dried mangosteen. Gone. No warning. Broke my damn heart.
Rhonda N.
Karen, if Apartment Therapy writers acquired some of your skills, no one would jump on them for their 'obviously simple how-to' articles.
A quick analysis of your tactic reveals that you:
a) draw us in emotionally with your spot-on examples of life's biggest frustrations (the perfect jeans that go AWOL, et.al.)
b) state up front that this is so simple and obvious, but some of you may need it and, hey, we *can* enjoy the obvious even if we don't need it. (the obviously advanced recipe that requires both chopping and stirring)
For what it's worth, I defend the 'obviously simple' AT articles. Some of us *did* need to know how to clean the toilet, and, even if I already knew, I wanted to know how they did it anyway. Maybe they had a secret. But they could sure avoid the haters if they had a little fun with it - like you! :)
Love this.
Karen
Rhonda! I had no idea there was Apartment Therapy hating going on. And you're right. I see this as a cross between a personal blog and a DIY/design blog. Kind of Dooce meets Design*Sponge. Without the anti-depressants. Perhaps I should get some. Do you think that would increase my readership? Because if I could get half the readership of Apartment Therapy I'd be set. I really have NO idea how people get to a million views a month. Perhaps I should look into getting arrested . That might do it. :) ~ karen
steph korn
3 major things:
1) croyden house yellow chicken soup base (chicken soup will never be the same again)
2) hershey's kisses - (not disappeared, just changed) they are NOT better in their new incarnation
2) open window bakery! i am stressed about what to do on birthdays and special occasions without a double dip chocolate cake. le sigh.
Nikki F.
My pet peeve is when they change some of the ingredients and neglect to say anything. The new trend is finding things without MSG. Try to find a bag of flavored chips or anything ranch flavored without it. Now I found I can't even eat KFC due to it. It's right up there with Hershey's pulling the cocoa butter out of a bunch of their chocolate lines. Ewww!
Also if you are in a Walmart in the near future try the roasted red pepper hummus they sell there. Delish! I sometime pair it with those pretzel crackers.
Julie shinnick
You should all spare a thought for those of us that, due to food allergies, this happens ALL THE TIME!!! non-stop!! (ooo can you tell this is a sensitive topic!! lol)
I get all excited when I see a new item in the shops and then just watch me spit the dummy and throw it back on the shelf when it says 'may contain traces of sesame'.
Then you have a favourite item and then they change the packaging and decide to put this 'may contain' business on there, so you never know whether it does or not, and when you are hyper-sensitive it doesn't pay to 'try it and see!!' lol
So, enjoy your hummus dip everyone, that is something I will never try! lol
And you can always try all the 'Vinnies' stores (oh that is an op-shop) to find your jeans! It may take a while, but think of all the interesting things you may find along the way! 'Hoarders here we come!!'
Valerie
About Great Lash mascara: yes, all the good stuff is gone. Further on this front; why don't they make mascara in charcoal grey - it would be simply the perfect thing for blondes - real or otherwise. Brown, brownish black and black - the non waterproof types all make blondes look like tired raccoons. Waterproof mascara ends up making my eyelashes fall out - yikes! Please tell me where to get charcoal mascara that is a reasonable price if you know Karen.
And where have Dad's cocoanut cookies gone? These have vanished as well.
Karen
Valerie - A lot of mascaras sell "soft black". I'll keep my eyes out for it! ~ karen
Lisa
Tahiti Treat...where did you go?
I live in Canada. Can't find it here...
janet
Since the recipe for hummus has been provided, there's nothing to stop all of us from making it. It's so simple, it's silly to buy it. As for flavors for hummus (jalepeno, red pepper, etc) for Pete's sake,,go for it! Make any flavor you want! Make liver hummus! No, don't, ick. My point is, there are no hummus police, as far as I know, so it is one of those substances that beg for flavors. Do it.
kasia
Here's my list:
Cajun Sunshine hot sauce. Fusion Green & Black Breakfast Tea. Tide Total Care...
I'm sure there's more I could add! Now I have to either find it online, or hit special stores that I would never go to otherwise to find it! *SIGH*
Kat
Long time lurker/lover of this site, first time commenter. Who would have guessed it would be the jalapeno hummus (OK, it was the jeans) that made me start?
For all those without Trader Joe's, their super delicious jalapeno hummus has cilantro in it. I'd guess you could add it to Karen's recipe to make your own version.
@Jennifer: I also can't talk about 1921 jeans.
blake
so my grocery "renovated" the store...you would think that would have nothing to do with what they carry but nooooo you are wrong. By renovating the store they stopped carrying. literally, most of the staples in our home buying habits column. Such as...they carry our pickles but in a tiny more expensive from than before...they carry our milk but you have to buy 2 smaller versions to make the bigger version they used to carry equivalent. I could go on and on!
I am a furious consumer!
and the whole Great Lash controversy...don't get me started! I switched to Loreal's Voluminous...not as good as the GL was but good!
Karen
Blake - I switched to Voluminous too!! And I've noticed most of the make up artists that work on me use Voluminous. In fact, it was this gal that introduced me to it ... http://andreaclaire.onsugar.com/ ~ karen!