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appetizer

Butter Braised French Onion White Bean Dip

Muffuletta Deviled Eggs

Julia’s Fried Pistachios with Lemon Yogurt

Beer Cheddar Sauce for Pretzels and Other Carbs

Gumbo Poutine

Jalapeno Queso Dip with Spiced Homemade Chips

Mediterranean Pull Apart Bread

Olive Oil Braised Chick Peas with Feta

Crispy Avocado Fries with Melty Cheese Dip

Roasted Tomato and Feta Guacamole

Tuna, Kale, and Egg Salad

Beer Battered Onion Rings

Beer Battered Onion Rings and Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Pepperoni Pizza Rolls

Creamy Avocado Hummus

curry hummus

Curry Hummus with Currants and Olive Oil

French Onion Pastry Puffs

whipped-ricotta-with-lemon-and-olive-oil

Whipped Ricotta with lemon and olive oil

Roasted Tomato and Hatch Chile Salsa

Goat Cheese and Roasted Corn Guacamole

ham-and-cheese-puff-pastry-pie

Ham and Cheese Puff Pastry Pie

persimmon-pear-caprese-toast

Persimmon Pear Caprese Toast

Fried Guacamole

Fore Street Mussels from Portland, Maine

Homemade Ranch Dressing

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