Aji Amarillo Chip Dip

This dip was truly an experiment. I read a few recipes for aji amarillo dip, yeah, but when it came time to produce, I just threw a bunch of ingredients together until I found a flavor I liked. I’m not sure what I expected. Something spicy? Something unique? Again, not sure. But what I got… Continue reading Aji Amarillo Chip Dip

Fava, Er, Lima Bean Dip

Do you know this saying? “When life hands you lemons, make lemonade.” Of course you do. Well, I have a new saying. It goes like this…”When life hands you a set of beans that you’re not sure you like and definitely don’t appreciate the color of, make bean dip.” That’s what I did when I… Continue reading Fava, Er, Lima Bean Dip

I Made Shrimp Butter Because My Mom Told Me To

Is a spread a dip? I’ve debated more than once about what qualifies as a dip, a sauce, a spread, or a condiment. In my mind, they all may range in consistency and application, but the result is the same: combined flavors. One of the flavors is a vehicle in which to get the second… Continue reading I Made Shrimp Butter Because My Mom Told Me To

Easy Mexican Dip from GOODEness Gracious

Remember Dipstock? Yea, it’s been almost a month ago and I just now realized I made a horrendous oversight. One of Dipstock’s most active participants, Cris Goode, made a dip for Dipstock and I didn’t feature it here as promised. Maybe you recall Cris from Halloween Dipstock. She made FOUR dips then, including a zesty bacon… Continue reading Easy Mexican Dip from GOODEness Gracious

Your Kitchen Needs Blow Torch Excitement

A blow torch brings drama to the kitchen…in a good way. How else you can get that perfectly caramelized sugar in seconds flat? During my recent blow torch adventure I was a little hesitant at first. It seemed scary! But the truth is that once you master your flame, cooking with a blow torch is… Continue reading Your Kitchen Needs Blow Torch Excitement

Creamy Guac Deserves Pork Rind Dippers

It’s the last day of Dipstock, and I can’t think of a better way to end the party than with a guacamole, one of THE quintessential dips. This recipe was submitted by Sweet Life, a wonderful food blogger who has a serious knack for Texan-inspired recipes and food photography (the pic on the left is… Continue reading Creamy Guac Deserves Pork Rind Dippers

It’s Egg Season! Deviled Egg Dip Recipe

My love for Easter candy runs deep. Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs, Whoppers Robin Eggs, and Cadbury Mini Eggs: All my favorites and all eggs. Some might argue that peppermint Christmas candy or Valentine’s Day Sweet Tarts are better, but they’re wrong. Easter candy beats all other holiday candies. I’m convinced.