I love Yvette van Boven's latest cookbook, Homemade Summer. The recipes are clever and inviting, the photography and typesetting, a mix of "handwritten" and typed fonts, is whimsical without being sickening, and van Boven's writing style is carefree and empowering in the kitchen. An example: "you could add some sugar here, though I never do." Another example: "you could add a splash of vodka, but then it won't be virgin. Oh well." Here's my adaptation of her super-fast, super-tasty yogurt-based dip which is heaven on the patio with drinks and unexpected friends.
Spicy Labneh
Adapted from Homemade Summer
1 garlic clove, minced and smeared into a paste
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 cup plain yogurt
generous handful chopped fresh herbs (mint, basil, parsley, dill, cilantro...)
extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon sesame seeds
pinch crushed red pepper flakes
In a dry, hot pan, toast the cumin and sesame seeds until fragrant, about 2 minutes (stir constantly). Combine garlic, salt, and yogurt in a small serving dish. Sprinkle paprika, toasted seeds, and red pepper flakes on top, drizzle with a little olive oil, and then sprinkle with fresh herbs. Serve with toasts or a baguette.
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