Steam a bag of brussel sprouts until just barely tender.   Cut them in half and sauté in butter until slightly browned. Add one tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (omit for level one).
Set aside.

In a small sauce pan heat:

3 oz. pkg. of blue cheese
3 oz. pkg. of cream cheese
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 Tbls. lemon juice
Melt and stir...
Serve in a container to keep it warm with the warm brussel sprouts in a separate bowl with party picks handy for spearing and then dipping the sprouts.