Hummus

Place the garlic in a preheated saute pan and heat through. Set aside and remove the skin. Place the rinsed chickpeas, garlic, olive oil, cumin and salt and pepper in a food processor. Slowly add the lemon juice, tasting as you go. Blend to your liking. Refrigerate for 2 hours and serve with pita chips.

Make pita chips by cutting a whole pita into eighths and then splitting it them half. Place in a preheated 350-degree oven for 10 minutes until the edges just start to brown. Store in an airtight container.