Whether you’re looking for an elegant appetizer or a comforting game-day snack, this light and airy spread served with crusty bread is sure to please just about any crowd.

This dip calls for three different cheeses (goat, cream and Parmesan) along with tomatoes, balsamic vinegar and chives. Altogether, it’s tart and creamy with just the right amount of tang. 

Half a cup of lager gives ooey-gooey queso fundido the oomph factor people will remember (even if they can’t identify the beer itself). Treat yourself to the rest of the bottle while you put everything together.

Loaded with corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut and all the fixings of a good Russian dressing, this recipe lives up to its name. Serve with pumpernickel bread for the full effect.