Hummus

Directions

1. 1
   Drain the chickpeas, and be sure to save the liquid.
2. 2
   Put the chickpeas, garlic, tahini, olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, and 4 tablespoons of the chickpea liquid into a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
3. 3
   Add more lemon juice and more chickpea liquid if its too thick.
4. 4
   Check seasonings and adjust as needed.
5. 5
   Serve with pita bread, baguette, crackers or fresh cut veggies (I love it with baby carrots).
6. 6
   For a Middle Eastern touch, drizzle the hummus with additional olive oil.
7. 7
   Yield: As commenters have said, this recipe makes a LOT (leaving it at 2 servings was a mistake).
8. 8
   It can be halved easily, as well as adapted by changing levels of garlic, tahini, and lemon juice to suit your own taste.