Are you hosting a Superbowl party this Sunday? Whether you're planning to go all out and embrace the cheesiness or you're hoping to class up the joint, we've got a dip to fit you're menu. Because you know you need a dip, right? This is the Superbowl we're talking about.
TOP ROW
1. No-Guilt Bean Dip – A happy accident turned into a favorite healthy dip that's loaded with flavor.
2. Fava Bean Dip with Roasted Garlic and Yogurt – Canned fava beans whizzed up with a whole head of roasted garlic, thyme and tangy yogurt.
3. Avocado Dips that Aren't Guacamole – Don't like the classic preparation with cilantro and lime? Try one of these six alternatives.
4. Muhammara – Roasted red peppers, almonds and pomegranate molasses flavored with cumin and spicy red pepper. Always a big hit in our house.
5. Pimento Cheese – We tend to think of this classic Southern spread as a summer dish, but we're not sure why. It would be just as welcome on a Superbowl spread as it is at a picnic in July.
BOTTOM ROW
6. Rosemary-Lemon White Bean Dip – A recipe from Lidia Bastianich passed on to Mark Bittman. With that kind of lineage, how can you go wrong?
7. Edamame Dip – Another Bittman-inspired recipe, this one started out as a salad but turned into a bright and creamy dip.
8. Brandade – Certainly not your typical Superbowl fare, this spread made with salt cod and cream would add a big dose of sophistication to the party.
9. Pink Pepper Goat Cheese Spread & Olives – Pink peppercorns and thyme accent warm, creamy goat cheese and zesty marinated olives – another elegant option.
10. Blue Cheese and Rosemary Cheese Ball – A cheese ball is a sure bet, and this one is packed with flavor. And, of course, there's always the Cheesy Football.
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I'm doing a spinach artichoke dip. Suprisingly easy!
Making the blue cheese fondue dip from this week's NYT.
What perfect timing. Just today I posted a recipe for White Bean dip with Chipolte Peppers in Adobo and Basil. It's made in less than a minute, has great color and flavor and is more fun than your typical hummus.
If you want a full recipe, click here.
Buffalo Chicken Dip! (with silken tofu substituted for some/all of the cream cheese if you don't want all the fat and poached chicken instead of canned chicken)
Also, the foil wrapped feta posted on here a while back is quickly becoming my 'signature' potluck item!