Italian dips & spreads recipes

Butter bean and artichoke dip

Rich, creamy dip made mostly from storecupboard ingredients

Cauliflower Canapés

Cauliflower is highly under-rated! It is good served hot in casseroles, cold in salad, pickled, or even in soup. The first time my husband made this…

Dungeness Crab, Artichoke, Green Chili & Parmesan Dip

Howie's Dungeness crab, artichoke, green chili and parmesan dip was pitted against Chef Greg Alauzen's black…

Warm Italian Spread

Crostini with Mushroom Pate copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati

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…

Pesto with Almonds

Pesto is a great spread that can replace butter or dip. Pesto is like Italian salsa. Enjoy and Always Cook with Lots of Love, Catherine

Tuscan Bean Dip

Very easy, and very good!!!

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…

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…

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…

Pesto Genovese copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati

Avocado Italiano copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati

Pesto copyright 2011 art of living,PrimaMedia,Inc/Maria Liberati

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