Crudité

Intentionally burning vegetables—it’s a thing! The burnt onion powder adds a smoky, slightly bitter finish to the rich dip, and is responsible for the black part of this tuxedo-inspired crudite.

“A serving of spinach disguised as dip and an excuse to eat pita chips? Sold!” –Dawn Perry, digital food editor

Umami-loaded ingredients (tofu and miso) make this the most addictive ranch ever.

Serve this blue cheese dip recipe with whatever vegetables look best at the market—we love radishes, snap peas, and real baby carrots.

Use smoked blue cheese to give this dip a subtle smokiness, though any good blue cheese will do.

Prep the vegetables and whip together the dip and you've got a party appetizer in 15 minutes.