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
Green Olive Hummus Dip
Creamy, silky hummus blended with buttery Castelvetrano olives, tahini, fresh parsley, garlic, and lemon, then finished with whole Castelvetrano olives, fragrant parsley, flaky sea salt, and a generous…
Classic Greek Tzatziki
Creamy, cool, and bursting with fresh Mediterranean flavor, homemade tzatziki is one of those recipes that’s dramatically better than anything you’ll find at the grocery store. Thick, full-fat…
Whipped Feta with Roasted Tomatoes
If you’re looking for an appetizer that’s as impressive as it is effortless, this Whipped Feta with Roasted Tomatoes is hard to beat. Sweet cherry tomatoes slowly roast…
Blackberry Bourbon Bacon Jam
Sweet, smoky, savory, and bursting with rich blackberry flavor, this Blackberry Bourbon Bacon Jam is the perfect balance of rustic comfort and gourmet sophistication. Thick-cut bacon is slowly…
Blueberry Jalapeño Refrigerator Jam
This Blueberry Jalapeño Refrigerator Jam combines the rich sweetness of blueberries and blackberries with the bright heat of fresh jalapeños. Local honey adds depth, lemon juice brightens the…
San Antonio Taqueria Refried Beans
These San Antonio taqueria-style refried beans capture the rich, rustic flavor found in neighborhood taco shops throughout South Texas. Starting with deeply seasoned Instant Pot pinto beans, the…
Thai-Inspired Spicy Peanut Hummus
This Thai-inspired spicy peanut hummus blends creamy chickpeas with rich peanut butter, bright lime, warming ginger, and a kick of sriracha. It’s smooth, savory, slightly tangy, and perfect…
Vegan “Faux Gras” Mousse
Creamy, decadent, and plant-based — all the richness of foie gras without any ethical baggage. This vegan riff on classic foie gras mousse delivers the same buttery texture…
Jalapeño Bacon Jam
This rich, sweet, smoky Jalapeño Bacon Jam is a flavor-packed spread that belongs on everything from burgers and grilled cheese to charcuterie boards and biscuits. Crispy bacon, caramelized…
Pepper Jelly Cheese Dip
A perfect balance of creamy and kicky, this Pepper Jelly Cheese Dip layers softened cream cheese with sharp cheddar and spicy pepper jack, all whipped up with aromatic…
