Hummus

1 cup dried chickpeas 

2 cloves garlic 

black pepper and salt to taste 

Juice of 1 lemon 

1 Tbsp tahini

Rinse chickpeas and pick over if there are any bad ones. Cover with water and soak the chickpeas overnight. Cook until soft, for about ½ hour. Let cool. In food processor place garlic and pulse to chop. Pour in lemon juice, pepper and salt and process for 10 seconds. add chickpeas a little at a time with a little cooking liquid-keep the food processor going until all the chick peas added. Adjust the flavors- more lemon and salt if needed.