European cocktail party dips & spreads recipes

Greek layer dip

A delicious quick and easy dip to bring to parties

Old-fashioned potted crab

To pot crab was originally a short-term preserving method. Now it's a delicacy of crab meat, butter and herbs to serve as a spread.

Cannellini bean hummus

This bean dip is similar to regular hummus, but a little creamier and smoother. Serve it with pita bread, pita crackers or vegetable dippers. It…

Vino Cotto Hot Pepper Jam

A vincotto gourmet treat that's easy to make, versatile, and delicious with or without red pepper. Great with crackers and cheese, toast, English…

Italian Vegetable-Cheese Appetizer

Italian Vegetable-Cheese Appetizer is an easy, quick and healthy, recipe for any holiday, or event. perfect for…

Baked Artichoke Dip

Baked Artichoke Dip-is a delicious and easy recipe for a warm dip. It takes only (40) minutes total time to prepare and cook. Key ingredients:…

Basil Pesto Spread

Summer’s remaining basil harvest can become the makings of delicious pesto to serve on crackers or crusty bread. And it does freeze well too for…

Olive tapenade

Olive Tapenade is a staple at my house. It is delicious to pull out as an impromptu happy hour snack, and it's always great to set out when company…

Tzatziki

Creamy, tangy cucumber dip ideal to accompany grilled meats and vegetables. Serve as a side dish to grilled meat or vegetables. Also, serve it on…

Black Bean-Salsa Dip

Black Bean-Salsa Dip is an easy and quick recipe with no cooking. The perfect recipe for the diet conscious also. Beans, tomato, corn and onions…

Hot Feta and Artichoke Dip

One of my favorite recipes, which I've tweaked to my own preferences. For instance, the original recipe calls for pimentos, but I find them…

Savory Hummus

This is a traditional greek dip used with falafel sandwiches, gyros, etc. I also use it in my wraps or as a veggie dip.

Organic Homemade Yogurt

Easy. Unbelievably easy. I have included the names and pictures of the starter items i used for my batch. which were purchased at Whole foods.…

Tuna basil dip

Easy healthy tasty dip

Warm Italian Spread