We made two dips: a spicy spinach dip, which is our go-to, and roasted red pepper and garlic hummus, which is fun because hummus provides a versatile canvas.

If it’s summer, we want these fish tacos with mahi mahi, lime crema and mango salsa. We concocted a spicy rub of paprika, cumin, and chili pepper that balanced out the creaminess and sweetness.