Continuing on with the theme of strange dinner items eaten by single women, last night I ate hab hummus with toasted pita. Add a few olives and an orange, and it's almost healthy :-) And considering how much I made (I usually only make this for parties), I'll be having it for many, many, many more nights! My recipe is brain-dead simple. It makes a ton and keeps well in the fridge. I have never tried to freeze it (until now, that is!), but it should work. Adjust seasonings to taste: 1 lb dried chick peas (garbonzo beans) 1 head garlic, peeled 8 oz lemon juice (fresh preferred, but the frozen kind is ok) 8 oz tahini (toasted sesame paste) olive oil toasted sesame oil hab powder (lots for CH's; omit for non-CH's) cayenne powder (just a little bit for color) cumin salt cilantro or parsley (your choice), fresh or dried, chopped fine Rinse the chick peas and add lots of water. Cook at a medium boil until very tender, approximately 3-4 hours. Replenish the water as it evaporates away. Finely chop the garlic in a food processor. Add the chick peas (drained) plus everything else except the cilantro/parsley and whiz until very smooth (if your food processor is small, you may have to do this in 2 batches). Taste it and adjust seasonings. If too dry, add more lemon juice or water (if using dried herbs, it's better for it to be a little wetter). Remove to serving bowl and stir in cilantro or parsley. Drizzle a little additional olive oil on top and serve. Makes a great dip for toasted pita or for raw veggies. -- Buffalo Sue "Mild is a four-letter word..."