Hummus

Thanks to Janene for her Hummus recipe!

1 can chick peas (drained and save the liquid)
1 Tblsp Tahini paste
Juice of 1/2 lemon (or a whole lemon if it isn't very juicy)
3/4 tsp minced garlic (I usually add more, but Grandma never did)
salt to taste

Mix it all with a hand blender, then once it's smoothed out, put it in the regular blender and let it run for a while to get really smooth. Use the liquid from the beans (or olive oil) as needed to thin it out. Just pour in a little at a time until you like the consistency. Pour a little olive oil or sprinkle some paprika on top. A few olives work nicely too.