Title: Karl irvine's garlicbuster hummus
 Categories: Appetizers, Dips, Middle east
      Yield: 1 Servings
 
      3 lg Garlic cloves; peeled
      2 c  Chickpeas; cooked -OR-
      1 cn -19 oz
    1/3 c  Tahini: *
      2 tb Olive oil
    1/3 c  Lemon juice; fresh
      1 ts Cumin; ground
    1/4 ts Pepper
      1 pn -Salt; opt
 
  *Sesame paste available in Greek, Middle Eastern or health food
  stores. An untraditional substitute is peanut butter
  
  Puree garlic in food processor. Drain chickpeas and reserve 1/4 cup
  cooking liquid or liquid in can. Add chickpeas and process until
  smooth. With motor running, add tahini, olive oil, lemon juice,
  cumin, pepper and salt. Process until smooth. For a more spreadable
  hummus, add 2 Tbsp of cooking liquid, process. Repeat until desired
  consistency. Makes: approx 2 cups Serve in a bowl with torn pita
  bread and assorted dippers.