The hummus was spicy, as requested, so I guess that gave the crostini spread just a hint of masculinity.

In a food processor, puree a can of chick peas (rinsed well), tahini (sesame paste), chipotles in adobo (a little goes a long way), lime juice (fresh, thank you), fresh cilantro (why am I still using parenthesis?), garlic, and salt.

And there you have it! Is it hummus, really? Is it basically just a dip? Who the hell cares–it’s damn tasty.