Here is my recipe for spiced chickpeas. I love making these because they are really fun to experiment with and very easy to make. Spiced Chickpeas 1 can of chickpeas (or equivalent soaked chickpeas) 2 tb olive oil 2 cups veggie stock 1 shallot, chopped 2 tbs tomato sauce (or even ketchup if you like things sweeter) 1 clove chopped garlic (optional)

Now that spring is coming I'm thinking about some warm weather friendy recipes that my mother usually makes. And this is what i remembered: Chickpeas salad (4-5 servings) - 1 flask of pre-cooked chickpeas (these are sold in spain, i guess the total wheight of the boiled chickpeas is about 300 gr). - a bag or a can of green olives (better to use the 'manzanilla' variety, even better if they are sold without the stone) (like 100 gr). Do not use black olives, their taste won't go well with the salad! - 1 medium size tomato - 1 boiled egg (optional)