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
Cilantro Lime White Bean Hummus
Ingredients 1 15.5 ounce can of cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 1 clove of garlic, minced (more or less, depending on your tastes) 1/4 cup cilantro 1 teaspoon…
Fresh Pea Hummus
A tangy, vibrant dip or hummus-like spread made from peas, tahini, sour cream and mint. Ingredients 1 Tablespoon olive oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 cups shelled peas,…
Crispy Rosemary Hummus
Ingredients 2-15 ounce cans garbanzo beans, drained 1/3 cup plain greek yogurt 2 1/2 Tablespoons olive oil 3-4 sprigs of fresh rosemary 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 large…
Whipped Feta
Ingredients 8 ounces feta cheese, crumbled and at room temperature 3 ounces whipped cream cheese, at room temperature Preparation Add crumbled feta to a food processor and pulse…
Peanut Butter Cheesecake Dip
A light, creamy, healthy dip that tastes like peanut butter cheesecake. Whats nice about this dip besides the taste, is that you could also top it on things, like…
Melty Queso Dip
Ingredients 1 1/8 cups cold water or beer 1/2 teaspoon sodium citrate 4 cups pepper jack cheese, finely grated Preparation Combine water or beer with the sodium citrate…
The Creamiest Nacho Sauce Ever
There are all tastes in nacho cheese — some people enjoy it sprinkled atop tortilla chips and baked, meaning those people enjoy miniature cement blocks of cold, hardened…
Baked Mexican Mozzarella Cheese Sticks
Ingredients 12 sticks part-skim mozzarella string cheese 1 large egg, beaten 1/4 cup flour 5 Tablespoons Italian seasoned breadcrumbs 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs 2 teaspoons chili powder…
Ranch Dressing Mix
Used as both a mix for a dip and a dressing, this tangy ranch mix is both tasty and versatile. Ingredients 1/3 cup buttermilk blend powder 1/4 cup…
Chunky Guacamole
2 medium plum tomatoes, seeded and finely chopped ¼ of a small red onion, finely chopped 1 – 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon olive oil ¼ teaspoon salt…
