1 cup water
1 cup sesame seeds
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 clover garlic, cut in pieces
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 can (1 lb. 4 oz.) chick peas (garbanzos),
drained, reserving liquid
1 tablespoon minced parsley
Put first seven ingredients in blender. Cover, blend until seeds are ground and mixture is smooth.
Add chick peas, a few at a time, blending until smooth after each addition.
If mixture is too thick, thin with reserved liquid. Chill.
Mound mixture on a flat plate, sprinkle with parsley.
Garnish with ripe olives and radish roses.
Serve with crackers for dipping.