In a week that started and ended with wintry storms, a taste of test of houmous brought a much needed taste of the Mediterranean to my desk.
A popular school lunchbox option for kids - often for dipping with slices of carrot or red pepper - houmous is essentially a blend of chickpeas, tahini, garlic, water, lemon juice and oil.
Simple to make yourself at home if you have all the ingredients and a decent blender, it’s also a fridge staple in all supermarkets.
