Basic Hummus

This recipe is from a friend of mine.  She says she normally doubles the batch and it will keep fresh up to 2 weeks.  She likes to add roasted red peppers and hot pepper flakes to it......I guess the possibilities with hummus are endless- you can add whatever you want!

1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed well
1/4 c. tahini
1 clove garlic
2 T olive oil
2 t ground cumin
1/2 lemon, juiced
1/2-1 t salt
1/4 c. water
dash of paprika for serving

Combine and blend together in your food processor.  Done!

Easy Banana Ice Cream

This recipe is based on one that I saw from Gwyneth Paltrow's new cookbook.  It was so easy and so good!

4 ripe bananas
2 T maple syrup
1 t vanilla
1/2 c. almond milk

Peel and slice the bananas thinly.  Lay out the bananas onto wax paper covered pans or plates.  Freeze for 3 hours.  Take the bananas out of the freezer and put into your food processor.  Add the other ingredients and pulse in the processor until soft ice cream consistency.  Sprinkle some nuts on top or add a dollop of natural peanut butter.  Enjoy!