Step away from the store-bought dip and Jatz. For your next party, whipping up your own dip is a cinch - take your pick of guacamole, smoky eggplant numbers, and that addictive tonnato. Plus, spiced pastry twists, fancy potato gaufrettes, and mini milk buns with sticky roast pork. Your friends will thank you.
Dips and party snacks you'd proudly serve to your guests
No double-dipping is a cardinal rule of the party season. But with recipes this good, you'll need to stiffen your resolve.
![**[Cheat's gnocco fritto](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/gnocco-fritto-18062|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/11/27/18062/web_gnoccofritto.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Will Horner
![**[Pastry twists with 'nduja and pecorino](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/pastry-twists-18101|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/11/27/18101/web_twists.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Pastry twists with 'nduja and pecorino
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Yoghurt dip with sesame seeds, pepitas, cumin, caraway and mint](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/healthy-recipes/yoghurt-dip-with-sesame-seeds-pepitas-cumin-caraway-and-mint-12914|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/12/12/1576113324157_webyoghurtdip.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Yoghurt dip with sesame seeds, pepitas, cumin, caraway and mint
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Smoky eggplant and capsicum dip with pita bread](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/eggplant-capsicum-dip-18057|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/11/20/18057/web_eggplant.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Smoky eggplant and capsicum dip with pita bread
Photo: Will Horner![**[La Casita's guacamole with jalapeño and totopos](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/guacamole-jalapeno-18074|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/11/28/18074/web_guacamole.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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La Casita's guacamole with jalapeño and totopos
Photo: Kara Rosenlund![[Carrot and almond hummus](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/carrot-and-almond-hummus-13788|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/12/1541984555991_carrot-and-almond-hummus.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Fried potato skins with fonduta sauce](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/fried-potato-skins-with-fonduta-sauce-13654|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2015/11/06/37230/1115GT-fast-recipes-potato-skins.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Fried potato skins with fonduta sauce
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Milk buns with sticky roast pork](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/milk-buns-pork-18100|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/11/27/18100/web_porkbuns.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Milk buns with sticky roast pork
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Prawn tostadas with corn relish and chipotle crème fraîche](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/prawn-tostadas-with-corn-relish-and-chipotle-creme-fraiche-12665|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/11/18/12665/web_prawntostada.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Prawn tostadas with corn relish and chipotle crème fraîche
Photo: William Meppem![**[Avocado, edamame and lemon dip](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/healthy-recipes/avocado-edamame-and-lemon-dip-12934|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/12/1541984556008_hero-avocado-dip.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Rockmelon, lime and poppy-seed prawn cocktails](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/rockmelon-lime-and-poppy-seed-prawn-cocktails-12651|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/11/22/12651/web_prawncocktail.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Rockmelon, lime and poppy-seed prawn cocktails
Photo: William Meppem![**[Spiced chicken wings with roast garlic and chipotle salsa](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/spiced-chicken-wings-with-roast-garlic-and-chipotle-salsa-14311|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/10/30/14311/web_spicedchicken.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Spiced chicken wings with roast garlic and chipotle salsa
Photo: William Meppem![**[Fried chicken wings with coriander and green chilli](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/fried-chicken-wings-with-coriander-and-green-chilli-9880|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/10/30/9880/web_chicken.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Fried chicken wings with coriander and green chilli
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Cacio e pepe sausage rolls](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/cacio-e-pepe-sausage-rolls-18064|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/11/20/18064/web_sausagerolls.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Will Horner
![**[Gorgonzola croquettes and quince ketchup](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/gorgonzola-croquettes-and-quince-ketchup-16080|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2018/06/22/16080/GT1806_Principle_Pleasures_Gorgonzola_croquettes_and_quince_ketchupA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Gorgonzola croquettes and quince ketchup
Photo: Mark Roper![**[Bar Rochford's salt and vinegar potato galette with tomato spices](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/salt-vinegar-potato-galette-16595|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2018/11/09/16595/GT1811_Rock_the_Capital_Bar_Rochford_Salt_and_vinegar_potato_galette_with_tomato_spicesA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Bar Rochford's salt and vinegar potato galette with tomato spices
Photo: Mark Roper![**[Crostini with smoked trout, dill crème fraîche and cucumber](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/crostini-smoked-trout-dill-creme-fraiche-16854|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/03/11/16854/Crustini_web.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Crostini with smoked trout, dill crème fraîche and cucumber
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Crab crostini by Leonardo's Pizza Palace](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/crab-crostini-17168|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/03/26/17168/vang_gourmet_2019_29.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Crab crostini by Leonardo's Pizza Palace
Photo: Mikkel Vang![**[Pork scratchings with spicy salt](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/pork-scratchings-with-spicy-salt-11030|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/11/26/11030/0611GTfat-pork-scratchings-628.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Pork scratchings with spicy salt
Photo: William Meppem![**[Potato gaufrettes with summer-vegetable tartare](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/gaufrettes-18095|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/11/27/18095/web_gaufrettes.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Potato gaufrettes with summer-vegetable tartare
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[JoyBird's potato skins](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/potato-skins-17958|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/10/30/17958/web_potatoskins.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Mark Roper
![**[Pugliese broad bean purée with boiled chicory (fave e cicoria)](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/pugliese-broad-bean-puree-with-boiled-chicory-fave-e-cicoria-10527|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/10/15/10527/web_puree.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Pugliese broad bean purée with boiled chicory (fave e cicoria)
Photo: Sharyn Cairns![**[French onion dip with cheddar biscuits](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/french-onion-dip-with-cheddar-biscuits-12629|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/11/16/46049/french-onion.gif?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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French onion dip with cheddar biscuits
Photo: William Meppem![**[Lobster mousse](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/lobster-mousse-12663|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/11/22/12663/web_lobstermousse.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Ben Dearnley
![**[Pistachio and kale dip](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/pistachio-and-kale-dip-12714|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2017/02/14/47802/Pistachio-and-kale-dip.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Ben Dearnley
![**[Toum with quick za'atar flatbread and haloumi](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/toum-with-quick-zaatar-flatbread-and-haloumi-16230|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/09/25/16230/web_toum.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Toum with quick za'atar flatbread and haloumi
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Smoky eggplant and walnut dip](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/smoky-eggplant-and-walnut-dip-16232|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2018/07/30/16232/GT1807_Go_nuts_Smoky_eggplant_and_walnut_dipA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Ben Dearnley
![**[Bagna cauda](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/bagna-cauda-16470|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/02/08/16470/GT1808_Piedmont_Bagna-Cauda04_web.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Ben Dearnley
![**[Tonnato with asparagus](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/tonnato-16810|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/01/14/16810/GT1901_Quick_Meals_Tonnato_With_AsparagusA-(2).jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Chris Chen
![**[Tzatziki with fresh pita](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/tzatziki-recipe-16974|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/02/05/16974/GT1902_Classical_style_Tzatziki_with_fresh_pita_A.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Alicia Taylor
![**[Smoked trout pâté](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/smoked-trout-pate-15769|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/12/1541984556010_GT1804TheinncrowdSmokedtroutpateA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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![**[Sunflower-seed dip with crudités](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/sunflower-seed-dip-with-crudites-12638|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/12/1541984555994_Sunflower-seed-dip.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Rough guacamole](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/rough-guacamole-15671|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/12/1541984556007_GT1803SmashingavocadosRoughguacamoleA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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![**[Chicken livers, sourdough and onions](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/chicken-livers-sourdough-and-onions-8601|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/12/1541985776661_Chicken-livers.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Roasted cauliflower and tahini dip with crudités and flatbread](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/roasted-cauliflower-and-tahini-dip-with-crudites-and-flatbread-12909|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/12/1541984556005_yGT1711Roastedcauliflowerand-tahinidipwithcruditesandflatbread06A.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Blue Nile's Ethiopian eggplant dip](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/blue-niles-ethiopian-eggplant-dip-9303|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/12/1541984556001_C14D7582-Eggplant-Dip-044.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Real-deal taramasalata with salmon roe and black pepper water crackers](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/real-deal-taramasalata-with-salmon-roe-and-black-pepper-water-crackers-10861|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/12/1541985057048_0110gtdipstaramasalata-628.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Tuna dip with parmesan grissini and cured veal](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/tuna-dip-with-parmesan-grissini-and-cured-veal-10859|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/12/1541985173409_0110gtdipstuna-628.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Smoked oyster crostini with cauliflower and fennel cream](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/smoked-oyster-crostini-with-cauliflower-and-fennel-cream-11764|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/12/1541984556006_0813GT-oysters-crostini-628.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Pistachio and kale dip](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/pistachio-and-kale-dip-12714|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/12/1541984555998_Pistachio-and-kale-dip.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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![**[Smoky eggplant dip with charred bread](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/smoky-eggplant-dip-with-charred-bread-15828|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/12/1541984556009_smoky-eggplant-dip-with-charred-bread.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Whipped cod roe and raw vegetables](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/whipped-cod-roe-and-raw-vegetables-15544|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/12/1541984555970_GT1801Christmas-chillSugar-snaplimericottaandfinesherbessaladA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Charred eggplant dip with quick quinoa crackers](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/charred-eggplant-dip-with-quick-quinoa-crackers-13428|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/12/1541984555988_1213GT-gourmet-fast-eggplant-dip-628.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![**[Pea and mint dip with labne and radishes](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/pea-mint-dip-17901|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/10/02/17901/Dip.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Pea and mint dip with labne and radishes
Photo: Ben Dearnley![[Hummus with radishes and paprika](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/healthy-recipes/hummus-with-radishes-and-paprika-12918|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/12/1541984556003_hero-hummus-radish-dip.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Hummus with radishes and paprika
Photo: Ben Dearnley
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