Grandpa's got a rather deft hand in the kitchen - especially when it comes to scrambled eggs, pancakes, and my favourite - garlicky, creamy hummus.

I have yet to perfect Grandpa's recipe for hummus (and there's no point in asking since it's always a slap-dash "chuck in the blender" type thing), but I do know that it is tangy with lemon and packed with garlicky goodness, and not overly oily either (in fact, I never remember seeing any oil floating to the top of the jars).

Grandpa's "Yummus"
Makes 2 cups
2 3/4 cups cooked chickpeas, drained and rinsed if canned
4 large cloves garlic
3 tbsp ground sesame seeds (about 1/4 cup ground in a coffee / spice grinder)
1 tsp ground flaxseed
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/4 tsp paprika
1/4 tsp cumin
1/2 tsp dried parsley
2 1/2 tbsp lemon juice
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp water

1. Combine chickpeas and garlic in a food processor and run the machine until they are finely ground.
2. Add the rest of the ingredients (except oil and water) and puree in.
3. With the machine running, stream in the oil and water, mixing until thoroughly blended.
4. Place into a covered container and chill at least 1 hour before serving.

Amount Per (1/4-Cup) Serving
Calories: 132.8
Total Fat: 7.1 g
Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
Sodium: 324.4 mg
Total Carbs: 15.9 g
Dietary Fiber: 4.1 g
Protein: 5.1 g