Yes, I know I didn’t put DIY Wednesday in the title of this post.  I’m not losing it.  Or if you didn’t notice, I’m not a crazy person just prattling on about post titles.  Ok, maybe just a little…

Anyways, I’m starting a new “series” if you will but it isn’t really a series at all, just more helpful recipes for the middle of your week.  Wednesday is when most of us feel done with the week.  We are exactly the same amount of days away from Friday as we are from Monday and for some reason, it feels like the weekend will never get here.  We’re tired of work and we come home and realize we have nothing to make for dinner.  That’s where many of us throw in the towel and order pizza.

Or maybe you’re like me and prep a few things on the weekend so you don’t have to figure out your dinners but you are getting bored of the exact same meal and want to throw a little variety into your food.  That’s where these Wednesday recipes are going to come in handy.  They are all things that are made with simple ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen and can be thrown together fairly quickly.

I don’t have a catchy name for these recipes yet.  I know DIY Wednesday was creative genius so I will have to top that one.  But I do know this basil hummus dressing is amazing and goes well on anything.  It’s like summer in dressing form.  Just a few ingredients and a quick whir in the blender and you can use this for salad, coleslaw, chicken, fish, zoodles, or as a dip for vegetables.  Plus, if you want to keep it bean-free you can just use a few tablespoons of raw cashews that have been soaked in hot water for 15 minutes to thicken your dressing.  

See?  I’m always thinking of solutions for you!

Basil Hummus Dressing 

• 1 cup packed basil leaves
• 2 tbsp hummus OR 2-3 tbsp raw cashews soaked in hot water for 15 minutes
• 1 tbsp shallots, diced
• 2 cloves, garlic
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp fresh black pepper
• 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk

1. Put all of the ingredients into the blender and blend until you have a smooth and creamy dressing.  Taste and adjust any seasonings, especially if you used cashews instead of hummus.

You can use any type of hummus you would like whether it’s your favorite store brand or your own homemade.  I just happened to have a little of my favorite hummus leftover so that’s what I used.  Enjoy!