Hummus

We all have had really good hummus and really bad hummus.  The best hummus I have enjoyed was at Trader Joe’s Grocery store in Glendale, California.  Houston is waiting impatiently for a Trader Joe’s! Until then, I have a recipe that is better than most you can purchase in the store.  Easy also!  Remember we are going to have some fun here!

5 garlic cloves – peeled and placed in a food processor and processed using the blade attachment.  In order to make sure your garlic is evenly distributed, process first by itself.  Then add the rest of the ingredients.

1/3 cup tahini (sesame paste)  - purchased at the Asian/International Imports in your grocery store.  I have found tahini at HEB, Kroger, and I have seen this jar of tahini even in Walmart.  You cannot get the authentic taste of hummus without this, no substitutions.  Make sure to stir the jar well before measuring.

½ teaspoon Lawry’s seasoned salt
Juice from 2 fresh lemons
2 cans of chick peas – well drained – save liquid from one can
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 dashes of hot sauce
½ teaspoon of ground pepper
Liquid from the saved one can of chick peas

Blend in a food processor the above  ingredients until smooth and creamy, not too thick and not thin at all, just smooth and creamy.

Enjoy with corn tortillas which have been cut in wedges, placed in a 350 degree oven until crispy.

Refrigerate any left overs, if there are any! 

Okay, open that bottle of wine and just enjoy and have fun!