Dip recipes

Hummus is the perfect appetizer for house parties and get-togethers. Light and delicious, it's a crowd-pleaser and goes from pantry to table in minutes. This recipe combines the flavors of classic...

Classic hummus can be dressed up in a variety of ways, ensuring you'll always have a vibrant, unique appetizer for guests. This version is served with a topping of crispy roasted chickpeas and bright green...

The main ingredients of classic hummus are chickpeas, tahini, and olive oil. Adding a little spice creates an incredibly flavorful appetizer perfect for serving at home...

Infuse a familiar sauce with new flavors by making it with fresh cilantro, toasted sesame seeds, and Manchego cheese, and swapping traditional olive oil for grapeseed oil. Enjoy pesto fresh as...

This appetizer has only three ingredients—cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, and basil—but the flavor combination is fantastic! Plus, the spread is easy to make: just blend everything together, add salt, and...

This cheese dip is Mexico's answer to European fondue. The slow cooker is used both for cooking and as a warming pot to keep the chili con queso, or simply queso, warm...

Tzatziki is perhaps one of the lightest and healthiest sauces you can eat without worrying about extra calories. Natural yogurt, cucumber, fresh herbs, and lemon juice—all the healthiest ingredients in...

A refreshing Greek sauce, tzatziki is made with natural yogurt, aromatic fresh herbs, grated cucumber, lemon juice, and a little olive oil. It's typically served as...

Greek yogurt's thick consistency eliminates the need to strain it through cheesecloth, a common practice in tzatziki recipes. However, be sure to squeeze out any excess liquid...

This healthy appetizer is filled with delicious Middle Eastern and Mediterranean flavors. The dip consists of three perfectly complementary layers: eggplant baba ganoush, refreshing tzatziki...

You can experiment endlessly with pesto variations, as long as you stick to the classic formula: herbs + nuts (seeds) + vegetable oil + cheese. This Mexican-style pesto is made from...

If you want to garnish your hummus for a beautiful presentation, roasted chickpeas are a great choice. Dry them thoroughly, fry them in olive oil, and sprinkle them over the hummus in a bowl. Add some bright...

Pesto sauce is perfect for dressing cooked pasta, especially if it's homemade. Even without adding anything else, your dish will be complete and self-sufficient. For those...

Make a yogurt dressing with refreshing dill and harissa for a zesty kick. Use it as a salad dressing, or as a dip or sauce for fresh vegetables, chips, or fried foods.

Roasted garlic has a rich, sweet-spicy flavor that truly elevates the creamy sour cream and cream cheese dip. Add fried pancetta pieces, a little fresh...

This versatile sauce goes great with just about anything! Serve it as an appetizer with crackers and vegetables, spread it on bread, or serve it with grilled chicken. The sauce requires no cooking: everything...

Beans are a great base for delicious and healthy dips, which can be served as an appetizer with vegetables or toast. Make a Tuscan-style dip by tossing white beans with aromatic olive oil,...

Pico de gallo salsa is typically made with tomatoes, but during the height of watermelon season, try substituting watermelon for the tomato. It makes a refreshing appetizer that perfectly combines...

Spanish romesco sauce is made from tomatoes and bell peppers with a variety of nuts, but it's the walnuts that give it a unique, rich, summery flavor that adds a touch of class to any dish.

Dress salad greens with a sophisticated vinaigrette, rich in flavor from sherry vinegar and finely chopped shallots. This dressing is great for more than just salads. Try...

For your next house party, make a thick chili con queso (chili with cheese) dip made with four types of cheese and topped with fresh pico de gallo salsa. Processed cheese, cheddar, Monterey Jack, and...

This easy-to-make dip is similar to hummus, but instead of tahini, it uses humble potatoes. This creates a velvety texture without the need to spend money on...

It's unfair that one of the most delicious dishes in the universe—the croque monsieur—is considered a brunch treat. Try breaking the rules and transforming the classic French sandwich into a cheesy dip...

This peanut sauce with cayenne pepper is great with hot or cold Asian noodles or as a dip for chicken kebabs. With just a few ingredients, the sauce delivers a rich flavor...

Place juicy pieces of grilled jerk pork on tortilla chips, top with pineapple and shredded cheese. Bake the nachos to melt the cheese, and enjoy this classic...

Add grilled corn, tomatoes, and green onions to classic guacamole for a delicious smoky flavor. Fresh jalapeño and ground chipotle peppers add a pleasant...

This vibrant appetizer features nine layers of all the classic cheeseburger ingredients: bread cubes, sauce, fried ground beef, cheese spread, pickles, onions, fried bacon bits,...

Replace traditional pesto pine nuts with toasted pecans, and the sauce will take on a rich, nutty flavor. Some of the basil can also be replaced with more neutral-flavored parsley...

This delicious summer appetizer made with seasonal vegetables will be the center of attention at your table. Sweet corn and juicy tomatoes pair perfectly with smooth, creamy ricotta. Serve piping hot...

This casserole has everything that makes nachos so popular: meat, beans, lots of melty cheese, and chips—it's quite filling. When assembling the nachos, insert the tortilla chips vertically into the meat filling...

The secret to delicious ceviche is high-quality, fresh ingredients, and this applies not only to the choice of fish: the lime juice in which the salmon is soaked should also be freshly squeezed. This Peruvian appetizer...

Juicy mangoes and jalapeños make this sweet and spicy sauce a refreshing alternative to traditional tomato salsa. A small portion of the ingredients are blended, and the rest are chopped...

This sweet and tangy cranberry sauce with figs is perfect for roasted meats, chicken, or turkey. Make it ahead of time and freeze several portions in bags for easy access...

Be sure to prepare this colorful salad in a large clear glass bowl so its vibrant layers are clearly visible. If you don't have one, you can make a portioned version in individual half-liter jars...

Queso fundido might be a distant Mexican relative of Swiss fondue, but it's more than just melted cheese sauce. Besides the cheese, it's filled with a rich filling of fried ground meat and...

This thick and rich kale, cashew, and pecorino sauce is ready in 10 minutes. Simply blend all ingredients until smooth. A great alternative to...

Transform Mexican nachos into a vibrant Caribbean-inspired appetizer. Tortilla chips are served under a layer of shredded grilled jerk pork, fresh pineapple chunks, and melting, savory cheese...

You'll forget about canned chickpeas for hummus after you try this easy, no-soak slow cooker recipe. Dried beans become very soft in just an hour and...

Caramelizing onions usually requires a lot of attention and time. Long, low-heat sautéing ensures the perfect result: tender, evenly golden, and sweet onions. But...

Make a delicious creamy sauce by blending ricotta with fresh homemade basil pesto, hazelnuts, orange zest, and pecorino cheese. Serve as a dip with appetizers, spread on bread, or...

Substitute the ingredients of classic pesto for a completely different, yet equally delicious, pesto that's also cheaper than the original sauce. Instead of basil, add...

This spicy North African sauce can be served with baked or fried chicken, used as a marinade for pork chops or grilled steak, or added to regular mayonnaise for a...

This mayonnaise-based dip gets its wonderful flavor from the addition of tomato, bell pepper, garlic, and tarragon. Simply blend all the ingredients together, and it's ready to use.

Transform plain Greek yogurt into a light Mediterranean dip that goes well with almost any dish: meat, vegetables, poultry, grain side dishes, and even as a dipping sauce for appetizers. Just...

Bread bowl dipping sauce is a stunning appetizer for house parties. But you can go one step further to delight your guests by making individual mini bowls of creamed spinach dip with...

Everyone loves eating chips out of a bag, but few have thought about making a full-fledged dish out of them, like this savory Tex-Mex pie. Corn chips are used in every component:...

After holiday dinners, baked vegetables are often leftover. They make a quick and tasty appetizer the next day, especially handy if you have overnight guests.

This foolproof dipping sauce is literally bursting with bacon flavor. Fried bacon bits and rendered bacon fat are added to the cream cheese and cheddar mixture. And fresh jalapeño peppers...