Dips!

Who doesn't love dip?! They’re perfect for parties, great for get-togethers and are fantastic for sharing with friends. The best part, there is so much more to dips than just dipping. You can dollop dip onto burgers, spread hummus on a sammie, or drizzle on your favourite cut of meat.

Whether you are looking to entertain or simply want to whip up a delicious and nutritious dinner, dips are an easy way to go.

Here are 3 of my favourite dips.

Caramelized Onion

5 large onions - sliced

Block of cream cheese

1 grilled zucchini

3 tbsp sour cream

3 tbsp yogurt

1 clove of garlic

1tbsp lemon juice

Salt & Pepper to taste

Method:

In a large pan, saute onions (with some oil) until they turn a golden brown.

Meanwhile grill one zucchini - broil or bbq.

Mix softened cream cheese with sour cream, yogurt, garlic and lemon juice - refrigerate.

Let zucchini and onions cool then add to the cheese mixture.

Add salt and pepper.

Red Lentil Hummus

2 cups of dried lentils (well rinsed)

4 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp tahini

3 tbsp oil

3 cloves of garlic

1 tsp Tamari sauce

1/2 tsp paprika

1/2 tsp cumin

Salt & Pepper to taste

Cook red lentils in a pot of water until soft.

In a food processor, mix cooked lentils, lemon juice, tahini, oil, garlic, tamari sauce, paprika, cumin.

Blend until smooth.

Add salt and pepper.

Feta and Asparagus

2 dozen asparagus spears lightly oiled and grilled

300g goats cheese

1 tbsp lemon juice

2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro

Salt & Pepper to taste

Grill asparagus spears. Let them cool.

In a food processor, mix softened goats cheese with lemon juice and cilantro.

Add the asparagus. Blend well.

Add salt and pepper.

What's your favourite dip?