Hummus

A Middle Eastern specialty that is given depth of flavor by the toasted sesame oil and freshness by the mint. If mint is unavailable, substitute 2 tablespoons of chopped parsley. Serve on lettuce leaves and top, untraditionally, with thinly sliced red onion for color. A clear yellow plate makes a lovely background. As a drink with this, you might try Greek ouzo or Turkish raki on the rocks with a splash of water to turn it milky.