Triple Sunflower Spread with Crudités Vinaigrette
For this spicy, hummus-inspired vegetarian spread, Nicolaus Balla uses the sunflower, an abundant crop in Hungary, in three forms: the seeds, the oil and the sweet, crunchy tuber of the sunchoke (a variety of sunflower). The result is an unusual, nutty and luscious spread that’s fantastic with fresh vegetables. Slideshow: Delicious Party DipsRecipe from Food & Wine America's Greatest New Cooks