HUMUS -

This is Israeli food. It is a daily food they eat with pita bread. We love it. And it's very good for you.

• 1 cup dried chick peas, cooked. You can used tinned ones if you don't have your own cooked ones on hand.
• 4 cloves garlic
• 4 TBS oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup sesame seeds or tahini
• 4 TBS lemon juice
• 1 tsp coriander seeds or powder
• 1/2 tsp cumin seeds or cumin powder
• A little parsley if desired

Soak chick peas overnight. Simmer until soft. Mix all ingredients in blender until smooth. Delightful with bread or pita bread.