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  1. Dill Yogurt Sauce
    * 2 cups plain Greek yogurt
    * 2 tbsp olive oil
    * 3 garlic cloves, finely grated or minced
    * 2 tbsp roughly chopped parsley
    * 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill
    * 2 tsp salt
    * Juice of half a lemon
    * Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

    Make the Dill Yogurt Sauce
    In a small bowl, whisk together Greek yogurt, olive oil, garlic, parsley, dill, salt, and black pepper until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning as needed.

    Ingredients
    * 1 (15 oz) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
    * 1 cup jarred roasted red peppers, drained)
    * 1/4 cup tahini
    * 2–3 cloves garlic
    * Juice of 1 lemon (about 3 tbsp)
    * 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for garnish
    * 2 tsp smoked paprika (optional, for extra depth)
    * Salt and pepper to taste
    Instructions.
    1. Blend base:
In a food processor, combine chickpeas, roasted red peppers, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, paprika, and salt. Blend until smooth.
    2. Emulsify:
With the processor running, slowly stream in the olive oil.
    3. Adjust & finish:
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice as needed.

    Herb Tahini Dip
    Ingredients
    * 1½ cups tahini, well stirred
    * 1 cup ice-cold water (plus more as needed)
    * 4–6 cloves garlic
    * Zest and juice of 2 lemons
    * 1 bushel fresh Italian parsley, roughly chopped
    * ½ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped
    * 1/2 cup olive oil
    * 1½–2 tsp kosher salt, to taste
    * ½ tsp ground cumin
    * 1 1/2 tsp black pepper
    Instructions
    1. Blend the Base
Combine tahini, garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice in a food processor or blender. Blend until thick and smooth.
    2. Emulsify
With the motor running, slowly stream in the cold water until the mixture becomes pale, creamy, and smooth.
    3. Add Herbs
Add parsley, cilantro, olive oil, salt, and cumin (if using). Blend until fully smooth and vibrant green.
    4. Adjust & Season
Taste and adjust seasoning or consistency with additional salt, lemon juice, or water. Finish with pepper.