I always throw a few dips together when we have guests, they' re a great starter, easy to make with a processor, and go down a storm. Here are my favourites:
Hummus
In the food processor, half a jar of soaked chick peas, tablespoon of Tahini (creamed sesame seed paste) 3 crushed cloves of garlic, salt pepper, teaspoon of cumin. While the motor is running add enough olive oil and lemon juice to the consistency you want. Finish with a sprinkle of chili powder.
Baba Ganoush or Aubergine
Middle eastern again, prick an Aubergine all over and roast until soft. Scoop out the flesh, mix with cumin, coriander leaves, lemon juice cayenne, salt and pepper.
Philly garlic dip
A small tub of natural or greek yoghurt, 2 tablespoons of mayo, 3 cloves of garlic crushed, a tub of Philadelphia cheese, flat leaf parsley, mash it all together....
Avocado
2 avocados scooped out, a fiery chili pepper, a fresh tomato and a little diced onion, a squirt of lemon juice, mash it all up, keep the stone from the Avocado on top until you are ready to serve as it stops the dip turning brown.
So just some friends and a plate of breadsticks, a few beers, mix together and enjoy!
Hummus
In the food processor, half a jar of soaked chick peas, tablespoon of Tahini (creamed sesame seed paste) 3 crushed cloves of garlic, salt pepper, teaspoon of cumin. While the motor is running add enough olive oil and lemon juice to the consistency you want. Finish with a sprinkle of chili powder.
Baba Ganoush or Aubergine
Middle eastern again, prick an Aubergine all over and roast until soft. Scoop out the flesh, mix with cumin, coriander leaves, lemon juice cayenne, salt and pepper.
Philly garlic dip
A small tub of natural or greek yoghurt, 2 tablespoons of mayo, 3 cloves of garlic crushed, a tub of Philadelphia cheese, flat leaf parsley, mash it all together....
Avocado
2 avocados scooped out, a fiery chili pepper, a fresh tomato and a little diced onion, a squirt of lemon juice, mash it all up, keep the stone from the Avocado on top until you are ready to serve as it stops the dip turning brown.
So just some friends and a plate of breadsticks, a few beers, mix together and enjoy!
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