Blistered Shishito Peppers with Dijon Mayo

A quick sauté in a hot pan with good olive oil, salt and pepper, and a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, then these babies are done and ready for snacking. I serve them up with my favorite, 3-ingredient sauce I’ve been whipping up for years. Mayo, Dijon and grated Parmesan create the perfect, creamy and tangy sauce for dipping.

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Savory Mushroom Baked Brie

This baked brie features a savory, herby sauté of onion, garlic, mushrooms and wine which is arguably the star of the show. Of course, the real star is the cheesy baked brie that’s accentuated by more cheesy, nutty, shredded Jarlsberg cheese wrapped in a buttery, flaky puff pastry.

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Beer-Braised Onion Dip

What I love about this recipe is that it’s hardly exact, leaving lots of room for forgiveness. You’ll also notice a pretty trim little list of ingredients because, that’s right, there are just THREE ingredients in this magical dip.

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Harissa Hummus

For my fellow hummus lovers, do yourself a solid by saving yourself a few bucks and treating your taste buds to the ultimate hummus recipe. With just a handful of ingredients and a matter of minutes, you can whip yourself up a creamy, dreamy hummus laced with smoky, spicy and zesty harissa that is worthy of all your snacking needs.

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