Homemade Hummus

Abbey LOVES hummus. After 3 attempts, she's told me that mine is "as good" as store bought. I'm taking that as a compliment.

2 garlic cloves

2 cups canned chickpeas (liquid reserved)

1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt

1/3 cup tahini (sesame paste)

4 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (1 to 1 ½ lemon)

3 tablespoons chickpea liquid (or water)

1 tablespoons EVOO

Frank’s Red Hot Sauce (2-4 dashes, if desired)

In a food processor with blending blade mince the garlic, and add the remaining ingredients and process until it has a coarse puree consistency. You may want or need to add an additional teaspoon or two of olive oil and salt to get desired consistency and flavor.

Serve immediately, or chill for later use. Serve with pita chips, warm pita slices, or warm salted flat bread.