Spreads

You might think there’s a lot of olive oil here, and there is, but believe us, you won’t want any less.

Roasting the tomatoes low and slow concentrates all their sweetness and complexity of flavor and preserves them so they last for days.

Try seeking out a high-quality Sauvignon Blanc vinegar. You’ll be amazed at how much it brightens these sugar snap peas.

Don’t be afraid to let the food processor run the full 2 minutes. It’s one of the keys to supersmooth, aerated hummus.

The almond purée that is added to the smoked trout will fool you into thinking there’s a boatload of dairy in this dip. It gives the dip an outrageously creamy consistency.

Prepare your pita chips.

While this cooling yogurt sauce recipe is welcome alongside spicy foods, it is also amazing slathered on flatbreads or spooned over basmati rice.

Looking for a throw-together app that seems way fancier than it is? Look no further than this gussied-up goat cheese situation.

A little bit of coconut oil make this curried hummus a complete dream.

Creamy avocado hummus, where have you been all our lives?

Harissa + hummus = heaven.

Use this Nutella-ish spread on fruit or toast, or add a scoop to a banana-based smoothie.

The fruit-to-sugar ratio in this marmalade makes it not too sweet and you can really taste the grapefruit.

Adding water is key to a smooth and spoonable consistency.

Beer + cheese = the best combination ever.

Blooming the spices—i.e., warming them in oil until they’re fragrant—awakens them and brings out a toasty flavor.

There’s no substitute for quince, which is closely related to apples and pears. If you can’t find it fresh, look for a high-quality quince jam from a Middle Eastern market.

Known as the "caviar of the South," this pimiento cheese recipe can be used as a dip for a party, or spread it on a sandwich for the ultimate grilled cheese.

Pecans make the most indulgent nut butter thanks to their high fat content. No one is complaining.

This tangy and slightly tropical curd recipe makes a good layer cake or meringue pie filling. Or, you know, dip shortbread cookies into it. If gifting this, transfer it to a glass jar and make sure the lucky recipient knows to keep it chilled.

Cooking the livers to medium/medium-rare in this recipe is key to a moist and rich tasting spread. Overcooking them will make the finished dish dry and crumbly.

Carrots: Will they hummus? This recipe proves they will, in the most resounding, confident way.

Don’t worry if this looks a little runny when it’s hot. The chia seeds will plump as the jam cools, thickening it considerably.

This salty, sweet cantaloupe jam will put your go-to strawberry jam to shame.