Use this beautiful green sauce as a dip for fritters, or as a dipping side to grilled chicken, or on top of smashed potatoes—the options are endless. An awesome dipping sauce to add contrast to any meal, creamy and citrusy with a kick.

Slather this on sandwiches or burgers. Mix it into a tomato and cucumber salad. Scoop it up with fresh veggies or crackers. Eat it straight out of the fridge with a spoon, no one will judge.

This delicious Middle Eastern cheese can be served as a creamy dip or rolled into flavorful spheres, coated with herbs and spices, and suspended in olive oil. Whatever your choice, it is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, very simple to make, and the flavor pairings are endless.

I love garlic with a passion — vampires beware. This pesto might be a little bold to eat by the spoonful (though you’ll probably catch me doing just that), but tossed with roasted vegetables or stirred into freshly cooked pasta, it’s absolutely divine. Try spreading it on a warm slice of bread… that loaf won’t last long.

A few tips for this recipe: If you cannot find fresh nettles, you can substitute spinach, or your favorite dark greens. Also, make sure you wring out as much water as possible from the cooked nettles.