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Dips Recipes
Creamy, tangy and chunky dips for chips, bread and cut vegetables. Perfect for sharing at the table.
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About Dips
Dips are thick, scoopable mixes meant for dunking. Common bases are yogurt, sour cream, cream cheese, beans, chickpeas or mashed vegetables. Herbs, garlic, lemon and spices bring the flavor.
They are thicker than dressings and usually served cold or at room temperature. They are not poured over food like sauces. They shine at gatherings and are easy to make ahead.
Questions folks ask
How far ahead can I make a dip?
Most dips are fine made a day ahead and kept covered in the fridge.
What can I serve with dips?
Pita, chips, crackers, carrot sticks, cucumber and bell pepper slices all work well.
How do I thicken a runny dip?
Stir in a little more of the thick base, like strained yogurt or mashed beans, or chill it longer.
Kitchen tips
- Make dips a few hours ahead so the flavors blend.
- Drain yogurt in a cloth for a thicker dip.
- Add garlic a little at a time, since raw garlic gets stronger.
- Serve with a drizzle of olive oil on top.
- Keep dips covered and chilled until serving.