Hummus

Store-bought hummus is tasty, but homemade is even more flavorful. Serve it with Arab, pita or whole-wheat bread, or as a dip for raw vegetables.

2 cups (11 1/2 oz/328 g) cooked chick-peas
1 clove garlic
1/4 cup (2 fl oz/59 ml) lemon juice
1/4 cup (2 fl oz/59 ml) olive oil Cold water
2 tablespoons (30 ml) chopped fresh parsley

Puree the chick-peas and garlic in a food processor, blender, or food mill. Mix in the lemon juice and olive oil. Add a little water, if needed, to make a soft mixture. Sprinkle the chopped parsley on top and chill at least 1 hour before serving.

Yield: 6 to 8 servings

Time: 1 hour and 10 minutes (after the chick-peas are cooked)