The hummus above may look like ordinary hummus. It's beige. It's creamy. It has a good bit of olive oil on top. But this hummus is special because I made it with refried chickpeas, giving it a nuttier, toastier, slightly more indulgent flavour profile. It is amazing.

In what I can only call "a crisis of faith", I have made the trend known as "dessert hummus" and found it to be very pleasing. When it was first (gently) suggested I explore dessert hummus by my (sweet and understanding) editor, I demanded a phone call, so alarmed by the concept was I.

From a hummus soup with the texture of miso to hummus-stuffed falafel and a hummus potato salad, Brothers Green Eats offers up five different ways to incorporate hummus into amazing dishes you may never have thought of -- assuming any hummus is left in your fridge after opening it.

A tub of store-bought hummus, along with some pita and veggies, makes a great, no-fuss snack -- but the stuff can be a little lacklustre. Try stirring in a dollop of Greek yoghurt to take your tub to a smooth, extra creamy place.