I use this one: <a href="http://allrecipes.com/recipe/seans-falafel-and-cucumber-sauce/I">http://allrecipes.com/recipe/seans-falafel-and-cucumber-sauce/I</a> blend everything except the beans, which I mash.Once I tried it with fresh beans, but the balls exploded the fryer and then fell apart. other wise, I have had good luck.