North american picnic vegetables dips & spreads recipes

Happy Kids Guacamole

This makes my kids happy. It is homemade guacamole. A pretty basic, nutritious, delicious recipe. Try it, you might love it!

Warm artichoke dip

A tasty, elegant, warm dip to serve with rice or water crackers when entertaining.

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…

My Versatile Hummus Dip Recipe

By substituting the main traditional ingredient in this hummus recipe (chickpeas) you I can create various types of delicious hummus dips. Instead…

Raw Green Pea and Almond Dip - " Kurma"

The second this dip hit my lips, it was love at first bite – I immediately became intoxicated with the unique…

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…

Chipotle Chickpea Dip

This is based on the same-titled recipe on Fat Free Vegan.com. I used heaping tablespoons of chipotle peppers, white onion, and a mixture of fresh…

Broccoli Dip

Mom's No-Fail guacamole

This version of guacamole uses corn for some sweet crunch and black olive for some great saltiness. It is requested at every get-together in our…

Who knew Guacamole could be so easy (and tasty)?

I must confess that I've never made Guacamole before. It has always been so convenient for others to make or…

Lime Cilantro Salsa

Brought fresh from the garden to the chopping board makes this recipe fabulous. I prefer a whole-grain cracker to a chip.