Place chickpeas, sesame paste, garlic, lemon juice and salt in a food processor. 

Blend, adding water slowly until desired thickness—a dip-like consistency—is reached. 

Chill in refrigerator 1 hour before serving.

Tip: When serving a single flavor of hummus, serve on a flat plate and use the back of a spoon in a circular motion to smooth out the hummus. Top with a few dashes of sumac or paprika, and drizzle with olive oil.

Variations: Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus. Combine 1 cup prepared classic hummus and ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained in the bowl of a food processor. Blend, adding water slowly until desired thickness—a dip-like consistency—is reached. Chill in refrigerator 1 hour before serving.

Spinach & Garlic Hummus. Combine 1 cup prepared classic hummus and ½ cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor.  Blend, adding water slowly until desired thickness—a dip-like consistency—is reached. Add salt to taste. Chill in refrigerator 1 hour before serving.