Dip recipes

To make this dip, use low-fat cottage cheese (about 2%) instead of cream cheese. Blend it with canned white beans in a food processor, and...

A delicate, creamy, slightly tart cream cheese makes a wonderful base for a thick dip. Mix it with sour cream, grated mozzarella, and a little mayonnaise. For a vegetable topping...

One of the most popular Mexican dipping dishes is layered dip. It requires preparing several sauces and dips separately and layering them on a shared platter so that each...

Mexican avocado guacamole is traditionally served as a smooth paste for dipping various appetizers. However, it can also be made as a salad. To make it, use ripe, but fairly...

The texture of white beans and avocado makes them perfect for creating smooth, velvety dips. For a quick dip, use canned beans and puree them in a food processor along with...

This green pea sauce is ready in just 10 minutes. In a food processor, puree blanched peas with ricotta, Parmesan, mint, and lemon zest until smooth and slightly...

This natural yogurt-based sauce makes a great dip for vegetables and other appetizers, and is also a great alternative to greasy and unhealthy mayonnaise. Finely chopped cucumber and dill add a refreshing...

Muhammara is a popular Middle Eastern snack made from a mixture of walnuts, peppers, breadcrumbs, pomegranate molasses, olive oil, lemon juice, and spices. All ingredients are mixed until...

Chile con queso (Spanish for chili with cheese) is a Mexican cheese dip, most often made with melted cheese and chili peppers. It's delicious and...

Prepare cheese fondue according to all the rules, using all the traditional ingredients for this unique dish. First, rub a ceramic bowl with garlic and heat white wine in it with...

This recipe is especially helpful during eggplant season, when you want to make something more interesting with them than just a main course. This Middle Eastern dip, baba ganoush, is delicious, and most importantly, it's not...

A long loaf of French bread is served like a boat, filled to the brim with a hot, gooey, and delicious dipping sauce, surrounded by croutons, crackers, and vegetables for dipping. This appetizer...

Bruschetta dip—a bread bowl with a fragrant dipping sauce—is one of the most interesting appetizers for a gathering of friends. The bowls are placed in the center of the table, and everyone dunks the surrounding...

Dip in a bread bowl is a fun and original way to serve an appetizer for a gathering of friends. It's best to use a round or oval loaf of sourdough bread. Make sure to scoop out all the crumb...

Shrimp cocktail is an appetizer that's always a hit with guests. It's light, delicious, and always helps brighten the wait for the main course without adding unnecessary calories.

Thanks to the cleverly designed slits, this bread bowl allows you to break off the sides and dip them into the gooey melted cheese and the delicious cranberry-rosemary sauce. And the dense rind of the Brie cheese will keep the cheese...

Fried bacon and fried eggs give nachos a traditional breakfast flavor. Bake nachos in the oven, layering tortilla chips on a baking sheet, topping them with plenty of cheese, salsa, and crispy bacon. Top the finished nachos with...

This guacamole is a bit different from the popular Mexican version with tomatoes and onions, but it's just as delicious and very quick to make. Mash a ripe avocado with a fork and drizzle with the juice...

If you have stale tortillas that are unpalatable and too much to throw away, thrifty Mexicans have created a dish called Chilaquiles, which has long been a traditional dish in Mexico.

Canned white beans make a great base for a delicious homemade dip. Puree them in a food processor along with fried bacon, anchovies, lemon, olive oil, fresh onion, and spices...

If you have leftover grilled shrimp from last night's picnic, give them new life by making a delicious appetizer. Pico de gallo is a traditional Mexican salsa made with chopped shrimp...

Whether you're gathering with friends to watch a game or simply hosting a house party, Mexican nachos are perfect for the occasion. Traditional nachos are made with corn...

Swiss cheese fondue has long been a symbol of intimate gatherings with close friends. It's a great way to delight your guests with a delicious appetizer. For the fondue, you'll need two types of cheese,...

Make a hearty corn dip to go with your chips by mixing canned corn, canned peppers, grated cheese, and mayonnaise. Bake until the corn softens and the cheese...

This mushroom and meat dipping sauce is a perfect appetizer for a large gathering. The sauce was inspired by stuffed mushroom caps, and the appetizer captures all the best...

Unlike a regular sauce, which is added to a dish, a dip is meant to be dipped in food. This can be used to serve appetizers, snacks, vegetables, and other foods that are primarily eaten with the hands. This...

Cobb, an American salad with seven distinct layers, served as the inspiration for this dip. The finished dish should be served in a clear bowl, allowing you to admire all the alternating colors and...

This recipe successfully transforms the popular Chinese-American restaurant appetizer, rangoon, into an incredibly delicious, creamy, cheesy crab dip. Served hot, it pairs perfectly with...

A healthy and delicious Middle Eastern appetizer, hummus is made with chickpea puree. Other essential ingredients include olive oil, tahini, lemon juice, and...

Meze is a large platter with numerous smaller portions of various appetizers, traditionally served with wine or other alcoholic beverages. This type of appetizer platter is traditional in the Eastern...

A soft, creamy cream cheese filling perfectly complements juicy, fresh peppers, and in just five minutes, without any extra effort, you'll have a delicious and vibrant appetizer of sweet and hot peppers with...

A rich cheddar cheese sauce mixed with roasted broccoli makes a delicious dip that pairs perfectly with any appetizer. Serve it hot, before the cheese has a chance to...

Chicken, butter, hot sauce, celery, and blue cheese… This combination of ingredients has long been known in American cuisine as Buffalo. Although the original recipe calls for Buffalo...

Shrimp scampi is an Italian-American dish consisting of shrimp cooked in a sauce made with butter, garlic, dry white wine, and Parmesan cheese. Although shrimp scampi is usually...

Thanks to their creamy texture, mashed potatoes can be used not only as a side dish but also as a base for a rich dip. This dip recipe is inspired by the Greek sauce skordalia, which is also made from...

If you're looking for a new and exciting dip for appetizers, you'll absolutely love this recipe. The sauce is based on whipped ricotta, which has a smooth texture and pairs perfectly with...

This shrimp dip recipe is inspired by the seafood dishes traditional in the coastal American city of New Orleans. The dip is literally filled with mouth-watering pieces of shrimp, drowning in...

You can make a delicious cheese fondue even if you don't have a special pan with a burner on hand. A bread bowl, pre-baked in the oven, will serve as a container for the cheese sauce...

Caramelized onions add a unique flavor to any dish or appetizer. They're also a great addition to a cheese dip. To soften the onions and give them a pleasant caramelized...

Cheese dip with spinach and artichokes is one of the most popular dips in the United States. It's served in diners and restaurants, sold in stores, and made at home. It's a frequent guest at many...

Oven-baked brie dip is a fun alternative to a cheese platter and fondue. Serve this appetizer to your guests, and they'll be so delighted you'll want to make more...

Refried beans are a traditional Mexican bean dish. They're made by soaking the beans overnight, then boiling them for several hours, mashing them, and roasting them. But with a slow cooker, everything's easier...

An appetizer perfect for an evening with loved ones. Fry pita chips in the oven, brushed with olive oil and rolled in spices, and serve with a dip made from...

Chocolate fondue is a unique dessert to celebrate the end of the work week. Not only will you enjoy the amazing taste, but you'll also have a fun time with your loved ones, dipping in...

This beautiful and delicious pumpkin-shaped cheese appetizer is perfect for a fall holiday table. Roll a cheese ball from a mixture of cream cheese and cheddar, adding some green onions,...

Tabbouleh salad is a popular Middle Eastern appetizer originating from Lebanon. Tabbouleh's two main ingredients—parsley and bulgur—are mixed with finely chopped vegetables, most often tomatoes, onions, and mint, and...

The Mexican dish chile con queso (Spanish: chile con queso – chili with cheese), or simply queso, is a dip made from a mixture of melted cheeses and hot chili peppers, which is traditionally served with corn chips...

Guacamole is a dip, spread, or snack made from mashed avocado with lime juice and salt, along with tomatoes, cilantro, other vegetables, and seasonings. It was invented by the Aztecs, and today it...