Hummus

3 cans of garbanzo beans

3 cloves of garlic

½ cup lemon juice

1 tsp. salt

½ tsp. pepper

cumin

cayenne pepper

Jalapenos

¾ cup water

½ cup olive oil

¼ cup water

Drain and rinse the garbanzo beans.  Place the beans, garlic, lemon juice, spices, jalapenos and ¾ cup water in food processor.

Begin processing and slowly add olive oil.  Follow up with ¼ cup more of water.

Refrigerate.

Meringues

6 egg whites

¼ tsp salt

¾ tsp cream of tartar

1½ cups sugar

Beat egg whites with salt and cream of tartar until frothy.

Gradually add sugar, continuing to beat until stiff peaks are formed and sugar is dissolved.

Spoon onto baking sheet lined with unglazed paper.

Bake at 250° for 1 hour.

Transfer to wire racks to cool.