How about substituting a teaspoon of sesame oil for some of the olive oil to give a bit of sesame flavor (it's strong stuff so will try just a bit for starters)? The avalanche of dip recipes all sound yummy, perfect for summer picnics! Thanks! Great idea, Julia - of course sesame oil would be a perfect stand-in for the tahini. In fact, any kind of flavored olive oil would be lovely, too. Thanks for the inspiration- PJH

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