appetizers

This "romesco-esque dip" excerpted from Alison Roman's Nothing Fancy features beets in lieu of roasted red peppers.

A few tricks can make a veggies-and- dip platter really sing. First, find the freshest, most seasonal veg; consider fennel wedges, endive, rainbow radishes and heirloom cucumbers. Next, sprinkle the veggies with flaky salt and give them a shower of spices and fresh or dried herbs, such as baby basil, za’atar or sumac. Serve with a homemade dip. These eggplant and red-pepper-muhammara dips are one-way tickets to Flavour Town.—Michelle Rabin

They're the ultimate summer appetizer, and all you have to do is toast up baguette slices and top them with everything from creamy cheese to fresh tomatoes, grilled mushrooms and more.

Use your waffle iron for something a little different this week: these cheesy snacks are the perfect garnish for salad (or served as an appetizer, filled with dressed microgreens).

Get some protein with your asparagus in this easy, healthy dip.