Supersmooth, Light-as-Air Hummus

June 18, 2013 Why is the best hummus always in restaurants, especially Middle Eastern ones?  I think I make a delicious, flavorful hummus that has a great consistency and is better than the ones you find in the supermarket.  But, it doesn't compare to the silky, light and creamy hummus that I've had in restaurants.  I want that kind.  The kind that will drip, not plop, off your pita if you're not careful.  The kind you can suck up with a straw.  You know what I mean. I got into...

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