American cocktail party dips & spreads recipes

Baked Jalapeno Dip

This dip is irresistible. If you're looking for a light, healthy appetizer, this isn't it. But if you want something that's easy to make, tastes…

Orange Cinnamon Honey Fig Jam

For something a bit flowery and highly aromatic, the combination of figs with cinnamon, honey, and orange fills the bill. This delightful jam…

Clam Dip

A fabulous dip for any occasion! Use potatoe chips or Club Crackers. Do not use flavored crackers--bland crackers are better.

Texas Caviar (Bean & Corn Salsa or Salad)

If I need black-eyed peas for good luck on New Year's day, I prefer to get them in Texas Caviar....a.k.a.…

Lemon Rosemary Fig Jam

The figs are ripe. sweet and the season is short. Fresh rosemary, lemon zest and juice marry perfectly to create a jam to be eaten with bold cheeses…

Pâté with Bacon & Onion

A "pâté" (pah-TAY) is simply a paste of meat and a fat. It can be super fancy, or, as in this recipe, super simple. Guaranteed to impress your…

Roasted Red Pepper & Feta Dip

Still snowed in and entertaining the stranded! So I tried another Ellie Krieger recipe for a game day or appetizer dip option. Even though Ellie…

Creamy Rangoon Dippin' Spread

This recipe is what I like to call a Dippin' Spread, because once you try it, you will want to either dip something in it or spread it on something.…

Avacado Dip

This is a delicious dip. Great served with chips. Adds a little twist to ordinary guacamole dip. The addition of the corn adds a nice crunch and…

Guacamole Tex-Mex

Super simple - fast - packs just enough punch. It will be the best you ever tasted. Bring on the cervesas, margaritas - and lots of quality…

Vegan Roasted Beetroot Dip

This roasted beetroot dip that is one of the most incredible dips I have ever tasted. This might just be the best kept secret in the beet-loving…

Two Bean Cheddar Bacon Dip w/ Roasted Garlic

Packed with vitamins, minerals, protein and flavor, this dip is a great way to stock pile on nutrition. Quick…

Yellow Pepper Ketchup

This is good on hot dogs & other sandwiches (even ones you wouldn't normally put ketchup on) and also as a dip. A slightly sweet taste with a…

Spinach & Artichoke Dip