Dips & Spreads
Cucumber dip, almond poppy seed dip, and cheese spreads offer different textures for a shared bowl. Choose a dip or spread to accompany vegetables, bread, crackers, or another suitable partner.
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Hummus
Chickpeas and other legumes become smooth dips with distinct seasonings in this hummus collection. Black-eyed pea and sun-dried tomato variations sit alongside other interpretations of the familiar spread.
Tapenade
Olives, capers, and anchovies give these tapenades their concentrated savory character. The two preparations offer a compact introduction to an olive spread that adds flavor in small amounts.
In this collection
Cranberry–Jalapeño Jam
Sweet, tart, and pleasantly spicy, this homemade Cranberry–Jalapeño Jam combines fresh cranberries, jalapeños, apple cider, and citrus into a glossy, spreadable preserve. Naturally thickened and freezer-friendly, it’s delicious…
Almond Poppy Seed Dip
Creamy, lightly sweet, and delicately flavored with almond and vanilla, this easy fruit dip comes together in minutes. Poppy seeds add a subtle texture and visual contrast, while…
Strawberry-Avocado Salsa with Cinnamon Tortilla Chips
Ingredients 2 teaspoons canola oil 6 (6-inch) whole-wheat flour tortillas 2 teaspoons sugar 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 1/2 cups finely chopped peeled ripe avocado (about 2) 1…
Spicy Honey Blue Cheese Sauce
A thick, creamy blue cheese sauce balancing savory cheese, gentle honey sweetness, bright acidity, and clean cayenne heat. Part of the blue cheese is mashed into the base…
Creamy Muffuletta-Inspired Pickle Dip
This creamy dip combines the bold flavors associated with a New Orleans muffuletta—briny olives, tangy giardiniera, provolone, garlic, peppers, and oregano—with crunchy dill pickles. Finely chopping and thoroughly…
Strawberry Jalapeño Jam
Sweet strawberries, tangy pickled jalapeños, and a touch of balsamic vinegar come together in a vibrant sweet-and-spicy jam with bright fruit flavor, lively pepper heat, and a deeper,…
Cowboy Candy Relish
Sweet, tangy, spicy, and just a little addictive, this refrigerated Cowboy Candy Relish turns fresh jalapeños and onion into a glossy, spoonable condiment with the classic flavor of…
Mediterranean Green Olive & Herb Hummus
This vibrant Mediterranean-inspired hummus combines creamy chickpeas and tahini with buttery Castelvetrano olives, briny Manzanilla olives, fresh parsley, cilantro, capers, jalapeño, garlic, and bright lemon. It falls somewhere…
Baked Spinach Artichoke Shrimp Dip
This warm, creamy seafood dip combines tender shrimp, spinach, artichoke hearts, and a rich blend of cheeses with lemon, Dijon mustard, garlic, Old Bay, and Creole seasoning. Baking…
