When we made plans with friends for last night, I knew it would be sandwiched between two big eating events. So in lieu of another heavy meal, I suggested game night, with snacks!
Before the guests arrived, I prepped the dip. Taking some inspiration from my Edamammus recipe, I decided to hummus-ify a bag of peas:
Basically, all you do is boil the green gems in salted water til tender…
…in a separate bowl, combine the following:
- 1.5 TB Tahini
- Juice of a lemon
- 1 tsp. crushed garlic
- 1 tsp. Mustard (I used Madras Curry)
- Salt/Pepper to taste
Puree the peas in a blender with the tahini mixture, adding reserved cooking water as needed
Voila! Pea Hummus (or “Peamus,” which Abe scolded me for saying out loud.)
Got a bit peckish while I made this so I polished off the blender remnants…
…with snap peas, carrots, cherry tomatoes, tortilla chips, and plain Pretzel Crisps
All we are saying…is give peas a chance! Peamus Pea Hummus rocks.
I decided to taste-test the dessert too. Thumbs up!
(Courtesy of Rebecca’s Giveaway)
And since I was in full-on nosh-mode, I snacked on some Holiday Pretzel Crisps as well
Then I prepped everything for the guests!
Wound up munching on two clementines with some cocoa later in the evening
Glad that I had pre-portioned out tastings beforehand; I knew that if I had mindlessly grazed on these snacks all night, I’d overstuff myself. Normally that wouldn’t matter, but since I want to be hungry for today’s brunch, it was good to mentally put my binge brain to rest and just focus on having fun with my friends, not the food.
Almost peed my pants playing Beyond Balderdash – which seems to have been discontinued! As much fun as it was, $85 is a bit steep.
What are your favorite games to play with friends?
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I guessed the wrong “pea” when I saw your tweet yesterday. I think you should stick to Peamus. It’s perfect. Abe will adjust.
I’ve not had a group of friends who play games like Balderdash in a very long time.
Love card games, Poker and Spades are two faves. Still enjoy a good game of Monopoly, and we can’t leave out Scrabble…you know the one that comes in a box with little wooden tiles. 
Looks like a fun night, glad you enjoyed! Balderdash is the best ^_^
that pea hummus dish looks great!
I used to love Balderdash growing up! Such a fun game. Catch Phrase and charades are also favorites.
And, of course, your spread of snacks looks delicious!
We found that game at my in-laws’ and had so much fun playing it… so random but so funny!
Peamus! That’s cute
I haven’t heard of Balderdash for ever. We’re big fans of Scrabble and Pictionary here. Master 6 ‘s drawings are so obscure though, I am sure it’s game strategy. The food looks beautiful and of course, as always…great photos.
I adore Beyond Balderdash! I can’t believe they discontinued it!
tofummus is one of my faves, and i loveeeee pea-guac, so this seems equally as awesome. gonna have to remember to give it a shot!
Pea hummus, LOVE it!!
Heidi xo