Cuisine: Dip

Lynda’s 7 Layer Dip

We just got back from a wonderful trip to Maine and our friend Lynda made this incredible 7 Layer Dip. It's one of those dips you can't stop eating! Here is Lynda's recipe.

By Leslie Blythe

Pan-Fried Onion Dip

This Pan-Fried Onion Dip is a classic, but made from scratch, not from the packet. It's Ina Garten's recipe. The only thing I changed is to cut the onions into smaller pieces.

By Leslie Blythe

Cowboy Butter

My sister-in-law Rhonda gave me this recipe for Cowboy Butter. She said it was life changing! It's so delicious. You can make it 2 ways - one melted and the other like a compound butter, which can be used on top of cooked meat, vegetables or fish.

By Leslie Blythe

Creamy Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette

This Creamy Lemon-Basil Vinaigrette is good on grilled vegetables, a dip for artichokes or a salad. I love the combination of lemon and fresh basil. You can make it in advance.

By Leslie Blythe

Lime Dill Sauce with Shrimp

There have been countless times in my cooking career that I have made mistakes. I get so mad at myself and usually realize the glaring error after I finished the dish.

Rule #1 - ALWAYS read the entire recipe first!
Rule #2 - get you ingredients organized (mis-en-place)!
Rule #3 - Don't take it too seriously!

This recipe for Lime Dill Sauce with Shrimp is a) meant to be a salad with creamy sauce b) supposed to have chopped celery in it c) you are meant to whip the cream. I did none of those things! I was obviously very tired! This recipe morphed into something better and everyone I served it to loved it.

By Leslie Blythe

Tarragon Mayonnaise with Orange Zest

I love being able to use some oranges from our tree. This Tarragon Mayonnaise with Orange Zest makes a great dipping sauce for artichokes and other vegetables. It's perfect to serve at a springtime luncheon.

By Leslie Blythe

Artichoke Dip with Pimentos & Chiles

I love any kind of artichoke dip. I usually make this basic recipe, but I found this recipe that incorporates pimentos and green chiles. It's really good.

By Leslie Blythe

Avocado Basil Hummus

This Avocado Basil Hummus is so absolutely delicious. The avocado and fresh basil really takes your ordinary hummus to a whole new level. Warning - it's addictive!

By Leslie Blythe

Basil Cream Sauce

This Basil Cream Sauce is very versatile. You can use it for a sauce for chicken, shrimp, salmon, and fish. It would also be good as a dip for fresh vegetables.

By Leslie Blythe

Blue Cheese Pecan Dip

I recently had Trader Joe's Blue Cheese Roasted Pecan Dip. It is outrageously good and very addictive. Here is a version you can make at home if you are unlucky enough to not live near a Trader Joes.

By Leslie Blythe