Title: Hummus
 Categories: Garlic, Appetizers
      Yield: 4 servings
 
     31 oz (2 cns) Chick Peas
      6 T  Tahini **
      3 ea Large Cloves Garlic(or More)
      1 x  Liquid *
    1/3 c  Lemon Juice or To Taste
      1 x  Salt & Fresh Ground Pepper

MMMMM-------------------------GARINISHES------------------------------
      1 x  Olive Oil
      1 x  Fresh Chopped Parsley
      1 x  Paprika
 
  *   Liquid shoud be 1/4 of the liquid from 1 can of chick peas. **
  Tahini is (seame seed paste) is available in Milddle Eastern Food
  Shops and many of the larger supermarkets featuring Ethnic Foods.
  Combine all ingredients, except garinshes, in blender or food
  processor container.  Blend to a smooth, creamy paste.  Taste and add
  mor lemon juice or salt to suit your taste.  It should be the creamy
  consistency of mashed potatoes.  Thin with chick pea liquid or water
  if necessary. Scrape into an attractive bowl,  Color olive oil with a
  bit of paprika. Drizzle oil over the surface in a decorative pattern
  and sprinkle with parsley. Serve with wedges of pita bread and raw
  vegetables.