An addictive blend of olive oil, anchovies, garlic and butter. Dip in.

Not familiar with toum? Don't worry - one scoop of this dip and you won't be able to forget its luxurious texture and heady garlic notes.

Yoghurt dip with sesame seeds, pepitas, cumin, caraway and mint recipe - Spoon yoghurt into a muslin-lined sieve over a bowl, cover and refrigerate until whey drains and yoghurt thickens slightly (1-2 hours). Stir in garlic and season to taste.

This might just trump your best hummus.

Served with mountain bread, the smoky eggplant flavour of Blue Nile's Ethiopian eggplant dip is the perfect way to start your evening.

This ultra-green pistachio and kale dip is packed with flavour and goodness. Serve it with any kind of cracker or crunchy crudités.

This carrot and almond hummus is perfect for entertaining. Add grilled chicken and a herb salad to turn it into a delicious lunch.

This Middle-Eastern style vegetarian snack combines yoghurt flatbread with a paprika-spiced cauliflower hummus. Fried chickpeas add some crunch.

Was the '60s the high-watermark of the savoury mousse? We've taken inspiration from parties of the past for our lobster mousse, served with golden oily Melba toast for dipping.