Crisp Roasted Chickpea and Tomato Flatbread (V)

Sometimes life calls for an easy, no fuss dinner, but something that’s still really satisfying and not necessarily take-out. You know those nights, right? The day goes by way too quickly and suddenly it’s almost five and you have no clue what you’re eating tonight and more importantly, what you’re feeding the fam. This became more of a dilemmer post kids. Because if we’re being honest, I can be pretty happy with a bowl of cereal on those kinds of days.

Well enter this Crisp Roasted Chickpea & Tomato Flatbread. The flavors in this literally burst in your mouth. It’s got it all. Subtle garlic creaminess from the hummus. So much freshness from the tomatoes, bell peppers and lemon juice. A bright herb kick from fresh parsley and mint. The best zing from pickled onions. And the awesome texture contrast from the roasted chickpeas. Then it’s all given a giant hug inside of soft pillow-like flatbread and a drizzle of saucy yogurt.

This is so good. But minimal, adjust as you need, effort.

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Late Summer Tomato Pie & A Trip to Underwood Farms

I’m nearing the end of my beloved tomato stash from our trip to Underwood Farms. We recently went for a day of fruit and vegetable picking out in the fresh air and fields of one of our favorite annual pumpkin picking spots. Tomatoes were the star of the day and even my two little non-tomato-eating-no-way-I-won’t-go-near-that-thing munchkins had a wonderful time picking so many colors and varieties of one of summer’s best fruits. (Of course, they wouldn’t try one though.) But K and I have been happily enjoying them, (me semi-hoarding them) and having such a great time creating recipes with the colorful little (and big) gems.

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