Some nights, we go all-out.

Steak, salad, mashed potatoes.

An epic cookout orSunday dinner.

smoked fish dip on a platter with crudite and crackers

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Three courses, plus a fun cocktail or two.

Smoky Black-Eyed Pea Hummus

New year?

Honestly, what more do you need for dinner?

Smoky Black-Eyed Pea Hummus

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Spicy Strawberry-Goat Cheese Crostini

Dinner is served.

Smoked Fish Dip

Elegant and a one-bowl operation?

Sounds like a plan to us.

Hot Crawfish Dip

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Smooth, creamy, and packed with peppers, all it needs is some chips and veggie sticks.

Who needs a real dinner?

Spicy Strawberry-Goat Cheese Crostini

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Hot Cheesy Crab Dip

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Creamy Avocado Dip

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Southern Living Butter Baked Saltines on a platter to serve

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Creamy Spinach-Ricotta Crostini

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Classic Deviled Eggs

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Southern Living Carrot-Raisin Salad with Peanut Dressing on plates to serve

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