Let's Take A Dip

Even though I don't entertain a lot, I'm always looking for "party" foods for various occasions through out the year when family gets together or we're just watching a Sunday football game. Food you can eat w/ your hands is so much fun, and in my experience always some of the first things to go at a party. Instead of the run of the mill vegetable tray w/ ranch dip, why not try something a little different, courtesy of Rachael Ray??!!

Lemon-Garlic Chick Pea Dip

1 15 oz. can chick peas, drained

1 clove garlic, cracked from skin

1 lemon, zested and juiced

4-5 sprigs fresh thyme leaves, stripped from stems

coarse salt and pepper

few drops hot sauce, to taste

1/4 c. olive oil

Combine chick peas, garlic, lemon zest and juice, thyme, salt and pepper and hot sauce in food processor. Turn on and stream in olive oil. Transfer to dish and serve w/ assorted raw veggies and/or pita chips.