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Category: Dip Recipes

Toum Hummus Made With Roasted Garlic Toum

Jul 20, 2020Jun 12, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 12 Comments

We eat a lot of hummus and I am always thinking about new flavour combinations. After making my roasted garlic toum and loving the taste I made this toum hummus. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Toum Hummus ♥ Winter arrived in the Western Cape with her usual suddenness. We went from pleasant … Continue reading Toum Hummus Made With Roasted Garlic Toum

Guacamole | A Mexican Avocado Dip

Jul 13, 2020Jun 9, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 17 Comments

Guacamole is an avocado based dip, commonly found in Mexican cuisine. To me, this is a great way to use up an abundance of avocados. And is perfect for serving with vegetables as crudites. Or as I have done here, with corn fritters. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Guacamole ♥ While I … Continue reading Guacamole | A Mexican Avocado Dip

Tortilla Chips Made With Masa Harina

Apr 17, 2020Apr 18, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 20 Comments

These tortilla chips are perfect for  a snack platter and go so well with whatever dip you choose. We have made them several times now as they are super easy to knock out in no time at all. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Tortilla Chips ♥ I am feeling slightly bereft. Usually … Continue reading Tortilla Chips Made With Masa Harina

Avocado Hummus | A Smooth Dip

Mar 30, 2020Mar 31, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 14 Comments

Avocados are so good for you, and they are a natural anti-inflammatory. Using this healthy fat I made avocado hummus. This is my favourite dip for vegetables which we snack on most evenings. Head straight on to the Recipe For ♥ Avocado Hummus ♥ After one week of my tablet detox I had to carefully … Continue reading Avocado Hummus | A Smooth Dip

Baked Camembert Using Sauternes

Mar 11, 2019Feb 14, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 19 Comments

After a recipe fail the first time I made this baked Camembert I have come up with a recipe that I know will work. This is like the ultimate cheese fondue. It is extremely rich and I would serve it between 4 people. Head straight on to the Recipe For Baked Camembert ♥ One cannot … Continue reading Baked Camembert Using Sauternes

Green Olive Tapenade For Bruschetta

Feb 11, 2019Aug 6, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 19 Comments

I had not planned on making a green olive tapenade. But when it came to deciding what else to add to my vegan feast this seemed like a good choice. I had green olives in the pantry from a FOMO box, and I always have capers and anchovies in my fridge. Head straight on to … Continue reading Green Olive Tapenade For Bruschetta

Coriander Hummus Using Fresh Herbs

Jan 21, 2019Jul 31, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 21 Comments

When you go through as much hummus as we do, you need to keep adding new flavours to the mix. I particularly liked the flavour of the coriander hummus. I know this is a herb that divides people. Do you like coriander? Head straight on to the Recipe For Coriander Hummus ♥ When Scarlett was a … Continue reading Coriander Hummus Using Fresh Herbs

Roast Carrot Dip Spiced With Chilli Oil

Dec 28, 2018Nov 19, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 14 Comments

The day I made this roast carrot dip I posted it on instagram. My friend Clinton had one word to say about it - why. Well, the answer to that is because I had carrots that needed using up, and a dip that needed making! Head straight on to the Recipe For Roast Carrot Dip ♥ … Continue reading Roast Carrot Dip Spiced With Chilli Oil

Butter Bean Hummus Recipe

Dec 10, 2018Jul 30, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 8 Comments

Sticking to a budget? This butter bean hummus is perfect for that. It can be served together with my smokey red pepper dip, or alone. Head straight on to the Recipe For Butter Bean Hummus ♥ For those of you who fly on a regular basis you will know it costs more to book one … Continue reading Butter Bean Hummus Recipe

Smokey Red Pepper Dip Using Paprika

Nov 30, 2018Oct 23, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 11 Comments

Do you need a dip that works stand alone or with something else? If the answer to this is yes, then you need to make my smokey red pepper dip. I have paired it with a butter bean hummus to make it less boring. Head straight on to the Recipe For Smokey Red Pepper Dip … Continue reading Smokey Red Pepper Dip Using Paprika

Roast Carrot Hummus Spiced With Cumin

Nov 19, 2018May 18, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 16 Comments

This roast carrot hummus is a great way to use up carrots that need cooking. Don't forget to save the aqua faba from your chickpeas to make vegan mayonnaise. Head straight on to the Recipe For Roast Carrot Hummus ♥ Dave and I eat a really healthy diet during the week. I have fruit for … Continue reading Roast Carrot Hummus Spiced With Cumin

Recipe For Pea And Yoghurt Dip

May 28, 2018Jun 24, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 13 Comments

I always have frozen peas in my freezer. This means that if I cannot find fresh peas I can still make this pea and yoghurt dip. It takes no time at all and offers a lot of flavour for very little effort. Head straight on to the Recipe For Pea And Yoghurt Dip ♥ Last … Continue reading Recipe For Pea And Yoghurt Dip

Smoked Aubergine And Feta Dip

May 18, 2018Apr 20, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 11 Comments

A friend of mine has an abundance of aubergines growing on their farm. She asked me if we ate them and the answer was a resounding yes. My new favourite is this smoked aubergine and feta dip. This vegetable might be called eggplant where you live, or melanzana, but no matter what you call them I … Continue reading Smoked Aubergine And Feta Dip

Pickled Red Pepper Hummus

May 14, 2018Apr 12, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 12 Comments

I wanted to come up with a new flavour of hummus and made a batch of roasted betroot hummus. It was only when I uploaded the photograph that I realized I had already posted a recipe for this. So I went back to the drawing board and made pickled red pepper hummus. I was really … Continue reading Pickled Red Pepper Hummus

Beetroot Hummus Made With Roasted Beetroot

Mar 10, 2017Feb 12, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 26 Comments

Beetroot can be used as a food colouring and this is what made my beetroot hummus such a vibrant colour. Of course, it added taste as well to the chickpeas. Head straight on to the recipe for Beetroot Hummus ♥ The very first smart phone I owned would fall in today’s stable of android phones. … Continue reading Beetroot Hummus Made With Roasted Beetroot

Overnight Tzatziki, A Traditional Greek Dip

Dec 19, 2016Jun 25, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 13 Comments

Tzatziki is a traditional Greek dip served with grilled meats. I made my overnight tzatziki simple in taste so it would not detract from the delicate fish I was serving it with. Head straight on to the recipe for Overnight Tzatziki ♥ Dave and I tend to plan ahead when making our holiday bookings. We … Continue reading Overnight Tzatziki, A Traditional Greek Dip

White Bean Skordalia | Potato Alternative

Apr 11, 2016Mar 8, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 29 Comments

Head straight on to the recipe for White Bean Skordalia ♥ Skordalia is a thick purée common to Greek cuisine and is usually made by combining crushed garlic with potatoes, almonds or even stale bread. I have been making a white bean skordalia to serve as a replacement for mashed potatoes with our casserole style dishes. In 2012 I … Continue reading White Bean Skordalia | Potato Alternative

Kale Pesto Seasoned With Dulse

Oct 13, 2014Sep 20, 2019 ~ Tandy ~ 19 Comments

To me, making kale pesto is one of the best ways to use this vegetable. If I could have any undercover job in the world I would choose to be a traffic officer. I don't want the tedious chores like directing traffic, manning roadblocks or speed traps and checking drivers' licenses. I want to be a … Continue reading Kale Pesto Seasoned With Dulse

Snoek Pâté Recipe Using Crème Fraîche

Mar 16, 2012Feb 17, 2020 ~ Tandy ~ 29 Comments

I can tell how far my recipe development has come along from my first post on Snoek Pâté to this one. I have a notebook in my kitchen and each time I make something I want to blog about I write down exactly what I have used, and what I did with the ingredients. This helps … Continue reading Snoek Pâté Recipe Using Crème Fraîche

Caponata | A Non Traditional Recipe

Feb 24, 2011Feb 4, 2021 ~ Tandy ~ 13 Comments

Is it possible, that this traditional Italian starter makes you drink more? I mean, could caponata make you drunk? I read the Vinatics post - and they drank 14 bottles of Welmoed wine. The theme this month for Vinatics was a braai and at their event, two of our eminent braai persona's put the fire … Continue reading Caponata | A Non Traditional Recipe

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