Dips – Sauces and Dips

Thick, scoopable recipes for breads, vegetables, grilled food, snacks, and shared tables.

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Liptauer Recipe | Central European Paprika Cheese Spread

Liptauer is a Central European cheese spread made with fresh cheese, butter, paprika, capers, mustard, onion, and caraway.

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Obatzda Recipe | Bavarian Beer Cheese Dip

Obatzda is a Bavarian cheese dip made with ripe Camembert, butter, cream cheese, paprika, onion, caraway, and a splash of beer.

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Brandade de Morue Recipe | French Salt Cod Potato Dip

Brandade de Morue is a French salt cod dip made by blending poached salt cod with potatoes, garlic, olive oil, and milk until creamy.

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Anchoïade Recipe | Provençal Anchovy Garlic Dip

Anchoïade is a Provençal anchovy and garlic dip made with anchovies, olive oil, vinegar, garlic, and sometimes herbs.

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Tapenade Recipe | Provençal Olive Caper Dip

Tapenade is a Provençal olive dip made with black olives, capers, anchovies, garlic, lemon, and olive oil.

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Chile con Queso Recipe | Tex-Mex Warm Cheese and Chili Dip

Chile con Queso is a Tex-Mex warm cheese dip made with melted cheese, roasted green chilies, tomato, onion, garlic, milk, and spices.

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Spinach Artichoke Dip Recipe | Creamy Baked American Party Dip

Spinach Artichoke Dip is a warm American party dip made with spinach, artichoke hearts, cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, Parmesan, garlic, and lemon.

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Pimento Cheese Dip Recipe | Southern Cheddar Pepper Spread

Pimento cheese is a Southern American cheddar spread made with sharp cheddar, pimento peppers, mayonnaise, cream cheese, and a touch of spice.

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Zacusca Recipe | Romanian Eggplant Pepper Spread

Zacusca is a Romanian roasted eggplant and pepper spread cooked with onion, tomato, oil, and bay leaf until thick and rich.

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Lutenitsa Recipe | Bulgarian Pepper Tomato Dip

Lutenitsa is a Bulgarian roasted pepper and tomato dip made with red peppers, tomatoes, carrot, eggplant, oil, and warm spices.

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Ajvar Recipe | Balkan Roasted Pepper and Eggplant Dip

Ajvar is a Balkan roasted red pepper and eggplant dip made by charring peppers and eggplant, then cooking them down with oil, vinegar, and…

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Matbucha Recipe | Moroccan Tomato and Pepper Dip

Matbucha is a slow-cooked tomato and pepper dip with Moroccan Jewish roots, made with tomatoes, roasted peppers, garlic, paprika, chili, and olive oil.

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Bessara Recipe | Moroccan Fava Bean Dip

Bessara is a Moroccan fava bean dip made by simmering dried split fava beans with garlic, cumin, olive oil, and paprika until smooth.

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Kashke Bademjan Recipe | Persian Eggplant Whey Dip

Kashke Bademjan is a Persian eggplant dip made with fried or roasted eggplant, kashk, garlic, onion, turmeric, dried mint, and walnuts.

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Mast-o-Khiar Recipe | Persian Cucumber Yogurt Dip

Mast-o-Khiar is a Persian cucumber yogurt dip made with thick yogurt, cucumber, dried mint, raisins, walnuts, and sometimes rose petals.

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Cacık Recipe | Turkish Cucumber Yogurt Dip

Cacık is a Turkish cucumber yogurt dip made with thick yogurt, grated cucumber, garlic, mint, dill, olive oil, and salt.

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Haydari Recipe | Turkish Yogurt Feta and Herb Dip

Haydari is a thick Turkish meze dip made with strained yogurt, white cheese, garlic, dill, mint, olive oil, and a little lemon.

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Moutabal Recipe | Creamy Eggplant Tahini Dip with Yogurt

Moutabal is a creamy Levantine eggplant dip made from smoky roasted eggplant, tahini, yogurt, lemon, garlic, and olive oil.

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Labneh with Za’atar Recipe | Thick Strained Yogurt Dip with Olive Oil

Labneh is a thick strained yogurt dip eaten across the Levant with olive oil, za’atar, herbs, olives, and warm bread.

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Hummus bi Tahini Recipe | Classic Chickpea and Sesame Dip

Hummus bi Tahini is the classic Levantine chickpea dip made with cooked chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, and salt.

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Borani Esfenaj Recipe | Persian Spinach Yogurt Dip

Borani Esfenaj is a Persian spinach yogurt dip made with cooked spinach, thick yogurt, garlic, olive oil, and dried mint.

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Fava Santorini Recipe | Greek Yellow Split Pea Dip

Fava Santorini is a Greek yellow split pea dip made by simmering split peas with onion and olive oil until soft, then blending them…

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Melitzanosalata Recipe | Greek Roasted Eggplant Dip

Melitzanosalata is a Greek roasted eggplant dip made with smoky eggplant, olive oil, red wine vinegar, garlic, parsley, and lemon.

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Tirokafteri Recipe | Greek Spicy Feta Dip

Tirokafteri is a Greek spicy feta dip made with feta cheese, roasted red pepper, chili, olive oil, and vinegar or lemon.

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