=== Hummous ===


  * 2 cups drained well-cooked or canned chickpeas, liquid reserved
  * 1/2 cup tahini (sesame paste), optional, with some of its oil
  * 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus oil for drizzling
  * 2 cloves garlic, peeled, or to taste
  * Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  * 1 tablespoon ground cumin or paprika, or to taste, plus a sprinkling for garnish
  * Juice of 1 lemon, plus more as needed
  * Chopped fresh parsley leaves for garnish