Kid friendly American dinner party dips & spreads recipes

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…

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…

Sesame Butter Dip with Vegetable Sticks

Need a quick vegi appetizer? This is a wonderful and original dip based on sesame butter, rich in nutritional…

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…

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…

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…

Bugs Bunny Guacamole

Holy Guacamole! Run of the mill guacamole is taken over the top with a little spicy reinforcement from salsa. Tomatoes add garden fresh flavor and…

Creamy Roasted Onion Dip

Delicious Dip for any occasion. Roasted Caramelized onions, cream cheese, chilled over-night for the best results. Serve with pita chips, veggies.

Vegan Pea Pesto

This vegan pea pesto tastes like spring. Whether on a crudités plate, spread on warm crostini, or served over fish or steamed vegetables, this pesto…

Fabulously Healthy, Edamame, Spinach and Garlic Hummus For Summer Entertaining

We’re loving this skinny dip. It’s loaded with such good-for-you…

Chipotle Black Bean Salsa

This is a very yummy and healthful salsa. It is low in calories, low in fat, and the beans add protein.

Asian inspired Dippin' Sauce

This sauce is magnificent for complementing things of Asian origin or anything that commands a good dunking. I use this sauce with the Broccoli…

Buffalo Chicken Dip