Southampton - Short on time for laying out a party spread that'll wow your holiday guests? Try this easy dip recipe.

"The secret to creating something memorable is often as simple as pairing unexpected flavors that really hit it off," says Dave Hirschkop, owner of Dave's Gourmet, maker of award-winning sauces.

"It doesn't have to be expensive or complicated," he says. "If you mate ingredients that have chemistry, you'll blow your guests away."

Easy Holiday Dip

 • 1 ½ cups roasted red peppers (from jar or canned)

 • 1 8-ounce package of cream cheese

 • ¼ cup pumpkin seeds

 • 1 Tablespoon olive oil

 • ½ teaspoon paprika (I like smoked but any will do)

 • Salt and pepper to taste

Put everything into a food processor and pulse until smooth, creamy and delicious.

Serve with fresh-cut veggies (carrot sticks, celery, you know the drill folks) pretzels or pita chips.

For you chile heads, add a couple drops of your favorite Dave's Gourmet hot sauce and make that dip rip!