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

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           Olive Oil
           Paprika
           Fresh Chopped Parsley
 
  *   Liquid should be 1/4 of the liquid from 1 can of chick peas.
  
  **  Tahini is (sesame seed paste) is available in Middle Eastern Food
  Shops and many of the larger supermarkets featuring Ethnic Foods.
  
  Combine all ingredients, except garnishes, in blender or food
  processor container. Blend to a smooth, creamy paste. Taste and add
  more 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.
 
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