dip Recipes
36 delicious dip recipes from around the world
Toum (Lebanese Garlic Sauce)
Toum is an intensely flavorful and creamy Lebanese garlic sauce, achieved through a slow emulsification process. It's a staple accompaniment, particularly beloved with grilled meats and chicken.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
A creamy, spicy, and incredibly addictive dip featuring shredded chicken, cream cheese, ranch dressing, and your favorite hot sauce. Perfect for game days, parties, or any occasion where delicious comfort food is a must.
Classic Seven-Layer Dip
A vibrant and crowd-pleasing Tex-Mex appetizer featuring distinct layers of refried beans, creamy guacamole, zesty salsa, and savory cheese, perfect for any gathering.
Classic Spinach Artichoke Dip
A warm, creamy, and cheesy baked dip loaded with tender spinach and artichoke hearts, perfect as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. A beloved restaurant classic.
Guacamole Colombiano
A vibrant and chunky Colombian-style guacamole, bursting with fresh flavors and a zesty lime finish. Perfect as a side or dip.
Guasacaca
A vibrant and creamy Venezuelan avocado sauce, perfect as a condiment for grilled meats, arepas, or as a dip. Unlike guacamole, guasacaca is blended to a smoother, more sauce-like consistency.
Besara (Egyptian Fava Bean Dip)
A vibrant and flavorful Egyptian dip made from tender fava beans and a generous amount of fresh herbs. This vegetarian classic is perfect as an appetizer or a light meal, served with crusty bread.
Buticha
A vibrant and tangy Ethiopian chickpea dip, similar to hummus but distinguished by its zesty lemon and sharp mustard flavors. Perfect as a side dish or appetizer, especially within the context of Ethiopian fasting traditions.
Dukkah (Egyptian Nut and Spice Blend)
An ancient Egyptian condiment, Dukkah is a fragrant and textural blend of toasted nuts, seeds, and spices. It's traditionally served as a dip for bread, by first dipping the bread in olive oil and then into the dukkah.
Egyptian Baba Ghanouj
A classic Egyptian mezze dip, this Baba Ghanouj features intensely smoky eggplant blended with creamy tahini, bright lemon juice, and pungent garlic. Perfect for scooping with warm pita bread.
Salatet Tahini (Egyptian Tahini Sauce)
A classic Egyptian tahini sauce, also known as Salatet Tahini, this creamy and tangy condiment is made with tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and fresh parsley. It's incredibly versatile and serves as a delicious accompaniment to grilled meats, falafel, or as a dip for pita bread.
Zaalouk (Moroccan Smoky Eggplant and Tomato Salad)
A quintessential Moroccan mezze, Zaalouk is a deeply flavorful and smoky salad made from tender eggplant and ripe tomatoes, slow-cooked with aromatic spices. It's perfect served at room temperature or chilled with crusty bread for dipping.