Snack Dips & Spreads
Cheese balls, almond poppy seed dip, and other spreads offer a snack to serve with a suitable partner. These preparations bring creamy or spoonable textures to a shared plate.
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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…
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…
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…
Whipped Strawberry Cream Cheese Spread
Light, airy, and dangerously easy to overeat, this whipped strawberry cream cheese spread takes rich cream cheese and turns it into a silky, fluffy masterpiece with sweet strawberry…
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…
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…
