Avocado Relish

This is a very  versatile relish to have on hand . It is a super accompiniment to Chilis , quesadillas or even on its own with tortilla chips . It ie elegant and nutritious and completely vegan.
Bobby Flay
1 cup
1 ripe Haas avocado , coarsely chopped
1 tbs finely diced red onion
1 tbs minced jalapeno
2 tbs fresh [...]

Baked Crab , Brie and Artichoke Dip

This decadant hors d’oeuvre  comes from  the popular steak and seafood restaurant Tangos in Vero beach ,Florida. Their seafood is always delicious and fresh and the food presentation suberb. Although the recipe does contain crab meat ,I have successfully prepared this dip without.
Serves 6 to 8 as a first course
1 medium leek (white part only)
1 [...]

Roasted Red Pepper , walnut and goat cheese dip

Oftentimes when preparing a dinner for entertaining ,I like to prepare as much as possible ahead of time, this is the secret to great entertaining.This dip is creamy and delicious and can be prepared 3 days ahead of time. Just store it refridgerated ,in an air tight container,just be sure to return it to room [...]

Spicy cilantro hummus

Hummus is great as a dip,spread for sandwiches and in wraps. This particular recipe is super for those who love the added freshness of cilantro and the spiciness of chilis. Try this,I gurantee it won’t last long in your home.
31/2 cups garbanzo beans,drained,reserving 2 tablespoons of liquid
1/4 cup packed cilantro leaves
3 tablespoons feshly squeezed lemon [...]

Pesto Torte

When entertaining I try to balance the menu with a variety of Vegetarian and non vegetarian appetizers. It is always great to serve something that your guests can help themselves to and the bonus is it can be made 1 day ahead ,cutting down your work load the day of.
Make your own pesto or purchase [...]

Chunky Onion Harissa

Traditionally Middle Eastern Harissa is a smooth fiery pepper sauce. I love this version,although fairly spicy,better as a condiment to grilled meats or as a dip.
Courtsey Bon Appetit
Makes 2 cups
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup red wine vinegar
6 green onions,chopped
1 small red [...]

Roasted onion,garlic and bean dip

My husband simply adores onions. i think probably as much as he enjoys a heathy snack. This dip just fits the bill. The roasting of the onions and garlic give theym a sweet and mellow flavor. This is great served with pita chips or mixed raw vegetables.
2 medium Vidalia or any sweet onion,cut in half [...]

Borani, Iranian cold spinach and yoghurt dip

I love the combination of Spinach and Yoghurt. In an ideal world the yoghurt would be homemade, of course, but honestly I use Stoneyfield farm, Whole Milk or Low fat work well. This is great served both as a dip or even a light lunch.
1 Bunch fresh spinach, trimmed and cleaned(I love Baby Spinach for [...]

Baba Ghanouj

Middle Eastern Grilled Eggplant dip has a great smoky flavor. It is amazingly easy to prepare and dare I say it good for you and tastes great too!!! I simply cannot find a reason not to make it, try  it you may think so too!!
2 lbs eggplant
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 tablespoon Tahini paste
3 [...]