Butter bean dip with tomato and dill salsa
Hummus is our standard dip; we make lots of it every day at the restaurants. But sometimes you want something a little more sophisticated and using jars of silky smooth butter beans gives this dip an extra edge. It is creamy and indulgent, yet so easy to make it will soon become a favourite. Just don't call it hummus, as that must be made from chickpeas ('hummus' is derived from the Arabic and Hebrew words for chickpeas).
A decent blanket, plenty of napkins, good libations and, most of all, a bountiful selection of delicious homemade things make for the best picnic. Planning to eat outdoors can be a fool's errand with the uncertain weather in this country, so make sure that all the elements you can control are as good as they can be. And if you do get the sunny day you were praying for, won't you be glad you have a good spread to celebrate it with? These picnic-ready recipes are from Sarit Packer and Itamar Srulovich, co-founders of the Honey & Co restaurants and delis in London, known for their delicious, Middle Eastern-inspired food.
Next, why not try more picnic recipes, beans recipes, or more recipes from the Honey & Co co-founders?
