Donkiggity Hummus

After discovering how fantastically delicious and donkiggity home-made hummus is, I've never gone back to store bought. It's so fresh and intense, I can't stop myself from making love to the food processer to get every peppery, lemony globs out. I found a great recipe, but added my own personal touches to give it that extra boost of flavor and spiciness. Just keep in mind, tonguing the food processer's blades when finished are to be done carefully and slowly to prevent any unwanted tongue piercings. It helps to keep in tempo of Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On" as you do it.

Ingredients:

• One 16 oz can of chickpeas
• 1/4 cup liquid from can of chickpeas
• Fresh juice from an entire lemon
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 3 cloves garlic, crushed
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tbsp pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation:

• Measure out your chickpea liquid first before draining the chickpeas. Combine all ingredients in blender or food processor. Blend for about 5 minutes on low until thoroughly mixed and smooth.

• Place in serving bowl, and create a shallow well in the center of the hummus.

• Add a small amount of olive oil in the well. Garnish with parsley (optional).

• Serve with sliced cucumber, bell pepper, carrots or eat simply with a spoon or your finger. You're even allowed to lick it straight from the bowl and have your wicked way with it.

Oooh, yeah.