Dip This... :)~

Every week I try to make at least 2 dips to snack on with veggies, crackers, baked pita chips, or croustini. They are real quick and easy, and no more than 10 min prep time. Best of all they contain none of those nasty additives and preservatives..... :)~

Hummus
You can add so many things to this to change up the taste. Like roasted red peppers, sundried tomatoes, or roasted garlic to name a few. Just add it with the chick peas, before you start adding the water to avoid making the dip too thin.

1 garlic clove
1/4 cup tahini (sesame paste)
1/8 cup fresh lemon juice
2 cups canned chickpeas -- drained and rinsed
1/2 cup water
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt to taste

In a food processor or blender combine the garlic clove, tahini, and lemon juice and process until the mixture "whitens." Add the chickpeas and process by pulsing at first . Add water, a little at a time, to achieve desired consistency. Add the cumin and salt and process till smooth scraping down the sides a few times. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Chill for at least an hour before serving. Makes about 2 cups of dip.

Dill and Cream Cheese

1 lb. cream cheese
2 TB fresh dill rough chop
2 scallions rough chop
S & P to taste

Add the cream cheese to the processor and whip until smooth scraping down the sides a few times. Add the rest of the ingredients and pulse until well mixed.