Italian dips & spreads recipes

Hot Pizza Dip

Piping cheese, marinara and delicious toppings make this a must have for any football gathering!

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…

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

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…

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

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

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…

Ya Baby, Skinny Baked Pizza Dip to Enjoy All Football Season Long

Warm pizza in a dip? It doesn’t get better than this! Super easy to make…

Tuscan White Bean Spread

So good, so easy, so adaptable ... Make it the way YOU like it.

Giada's White Bean Dip/Spread

She calls this a sort of Italian version of hummus. It's excellent for dipping with pita bread or spreading on crostini.

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