Going Greek

For this week's entry, we're going a little Greek.  Homemade Pitas with Hummus and Tzatiki with Greek Salad.

Plank Roasted Garlic

(Why have I not thought of this before!? So easy, so delicious.) 

First- Soak Outdoor Gourmet Fromagier Line Cedar Plank for an hour or more.

Next- Heat up your grill to Medium Heat (300°) and cut the top off of a whole bulb of garlic.

Then- Drizzle with oilve oil and place sliced-side down on plank, then cover with foil.  Roast garlic on plank for about 30 minutes.

Finally- Remove foil and enjoy... or do what I did and add to hummus.

 

Plank Roasted Garlic Hummus Ingredients

• Two 17 oz. cans of chick peas / garbanzo bean
• 2 Tablespoons of Tahini
• 1 bulb of plank roasted garlic
• Juice of 2 lemons
• 3 Tablespoons of sage
• Salt and pepper to taste  

Directions: Combine all ingredients together in food processor and tweak season as you go.  Add cayenne pepper for an extra kick!

 

Traditional Tzatziki

• 3 tbsp. olive oil
• 1 tbsp. vinegar
• 2 cloves garlic, minced finely
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. white pepper
• 1 cup greek yogurt, strained
• 1 cup sour cream
• 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and diced
• 1 tsp. chopped fresh dill

 

But the planking doesn't end there...  Oven Planked Pita Bread, but that is next weeks recipe.  Here's a teaser photo.  Welcome to your weekend. -KB