Baba Ganoush
Baba ganoush is a common Middle Eastern and Mediterranean dip with a creamy, somewhat smoky flavor. It is usually eaten with pita bread although naan or a crispy flatbread also work well. Ingredients 1 ea. (1 to 1½ pounds) medium-large…
Recipe Types dip
Hummus III
Ingredients ½ cup dried chickpeas 5 tablespoons lemon juice 4 tablespoons pure olive oil 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste) 4 large cloves garlic ¾ teaspoon salt Procedure Soak chickpeas overnight. Drain, rinse, and place chickpeas in saucepan. Just barely…
Crab Dip
Ingredients 1 cup (7½ ounces / 200 g) crab meat 1 cup mayonnaise ½ cup sour cream 1 teaspoon lemon juice 3 teaspoons dry sherry Salt to taste Freshly-ground pepper to taste Procedure Drain, rinse, and pick over crab meat…
Artichoke Dip with Parmesan
Artichoke hearts are readily available in cans and jars in many countries, and are increasingly used in the making of snack dips. Many national chain restaurants in the USA have some variety of artichoke dip, which is usually mayonnaise-based. One…
Spicy Cheddar Dip with Olives
Spicy cheddar dip with olives is the end all-be all of appetizers. People will line up to get another taste of this. It has enough calories to knock you off your feet. Be careful when serving it before a dinner,…
Raita
Raita is an Indian garnish often served with spiced dishes. It acts as a cooling flavour as the fat in the yogurt dissolves and mollifies chili in the curry, while the taste of cucumber and fresh mint or other herbs…
Mustard Dip
This mustard dip can be used as a dip or spread in place of butter or plain mayonnaise. Ingredients ½ cup Dijon mustard ¼ cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon commercially-prepared horseradish Procedure Mix all the ingredients together. Store refrigerated for up…
Yogurt Dip
Ingredients 2 cups (480 ml) plain yogurt ½ cucumber, seeded and chopped very fine ¼ tsp dried mint, crumbled, or 1 tsp fresh, chopped Procedure Mix all the ingredients, and chill thoroughly to let the flavors develop.
Sour Cream Dip
Ingredients 2 cups (480 ml) sour cream ¼ cup (60 ml) mayonnaise 2 tbsp chopped fresh dill, or 1 tbsp dried and crumbled dill 2 tbsp grated onion 2 tbsp chopped chives 1 tbsp chopped parsley Salt Ground pepper Procedure…
Arjoli (Maltese Herbed Bread Dip)
Arjoli (alternately spelled Ajjoli) is a Maltese dip or spread. It is typically held together with bread. Ingredients 2 packets Maltese galletti (round hard Ship’s Biscuit) Fresh Basil, minced Fresh mint, minced Fresh parsley, minced 4 cloves garlic, diced Olives…
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Formal or informal, spinach artichoke dip is a great appetizer at any party. It is quick and easy taking very little time to prepare. The dip may be served with a variety or crackers, breads, or chips. Ingredients 16 ounces…
Southwestern Dip
Ingredients 1 cup sour cream 3 chipotle chiles in adobo, finely minced 2 tbsp adobo sauce Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste ¼ tsp freshly-ground cumin Procedure In your dipping bowl, whisk together all ingredients. Serve with tortilla chips or…