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
Texas Pecan Cheese Balls
½ pounds cheddar cheese; grated ⅛ teaspoon sea salt ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted ¾ cup of all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon paprika 1 cup pecan halves Preheat oven…
Toasted Pecan Mushroom Pâté
Ingredients 2 Jalapeño peppers, seeded and sliced 2 slices bread, quartered 8 ounce mushroom caps, sliced 1 cup pecan pieces; toasted ½ cup extra-firm silken tofu 1 teaspoon…
Watercress Dip with Basil and Pecans
3 cups watercress; stems trimmed ¾ cups fresh small basil leaves ¼ cup garlic; minced ½ cup good-quality olive oil 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese ¾ cups whipping…
