European dips & spreads recipes

Lemon/Lime Curd

A citrus curd that can be made with limes, lemons, or oranges (or a combination). Of course it's a standard on scones, but is also used for cake and…

Italian Bread Dipping Sauce

This is a favorite when we have Italian food at home. You may adjust the ingredient amounts to suit your own taste. Serve it with a nice artisan…

Butter bean and artichoke dip

Rich, creamy dip made mostly from storecupboard ingredients

Tuna basil dip

Easy healthy tasty dip

Oatflakes and courgette soup

Mild, creamy, #simple and delicious #soup that can be prepared in a flash.

Bunya Caulda

If you like garlic and dairy, this is for you. I picked this one up from a good friend in northern Wisconsin. This dish is eated with raw cabbage…

Mediterranean Hummus Layered Spread

This captivating dip layered with fantastic flavors is a showstopper! Serve with toasted pita wedges. This…

Warm Italian Spread

Porto Fig Walnut and Cheddar spread

A vegetarian style paté made with Porto drenched dried figs, cheddar and walnuts. For a dedicated post…refer…

Bagna Couda

Ingredients 1/2 cup UNsalted butter 1/4 cup of heavy whipping cream 6 cloves garlic, minced 2 (2 ounce) cans anchovy fillets, ground up. Do…

Recipe of the Week - Pesto (hold the pine nuts)

Pesto is a wonderful thing. You can make it with almost any herb or vegetable. You can serve it as an…

Crema Di Carote (Carrot Cream Appetizer) copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati

Green Beans with Tapenade dipping sauce

A good little opener at your party.

Healthy Shamrock Dip Recipe

Whip up this flavor-packed, healthy Shamrock Dip for a fun and festive Saint Patty’s Day snack idea that will keep you shamrockin’ your way to…

Tzatziki

Tzatziki is traditionally served as an appetizer and can be left on the table as an accompaniment to foods throughout the meal. The key to great…