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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Black Olive Tapenade With Garlic, Capers, and Anchovies
This famed olive spread from Provence is made from black olives, capers, anchovies, herbs, and garlic. Ingredients 1/2 cup pitted black olives, such as Niçoise or oil-cured olives…
Traditional Provençal Tapenade With Capers, Anchovies
This recipe revives the original 1880 creation of Chef Meynier, celebrating the harmony of capers, briny fish, and olives in equal parts. It offers a rich, savory spread…
Spinach Artichoke Dip
The nice thing about spinach and artichoke dip is that you can use shortcuts with the vegetables. Thaw out some frozen spinach in the microwave and pop open…
Salty Cinnamon Peanut Butter and Cranberry Jelly Spread
Salty Cinnamon Peanut Butter and Cranberry Jelly Spread, a classic treat from your childhood, but with a gourmet twist to fit your foodie adulthood. This recipe is quite…
Dill Pickle Dip
Do you see all the little bits of pickle in there? It makes my mouth water just looking at it. We love dipping into this dip with thin…
Green Goddess Hummus
Ultra creamy, healthy hummus flavored with herbs! Use classic green goddess dressing herbs like me or change it up with other fresh, leafy herbs. (You’ll want to use…
Cheddar Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball
This Cheddar Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball is LOADED with flavor and delicious ingredients! It is a people-pleasing appetizer for sure! Definitely give this a try at your next…
Everything Hummus
Ingredients 3 cups cooked cannellini/great northern beans (or 2 cans, drained and rinsed) 6 tablespoons olive oil + more for drizzling 2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil 1 whole…
Sweet Corn & Jalapeno Hummus
Ingredients 2 medium Jalapeños 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed (and peeled if you have patience) 1/2 cup sweet yellow corn 3-4 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2…
Sweet Pea Hummus
A light delicate spin on traditional hummus, this recipe features fresh, bright green spring peas, lemon, and a hint of garlic. Ingredients 2 cups garbanzo beans, cooked 1 1/2 cups…
