15 roasted and dip spread Recipes

cream cheese, room temperature, blue cheese, finely crumbled (can use roquefort in place of blue cheese), mayonnaise (use mayo not salad dressing for this), sour cream, green onions, finely chopped (yellow onions can be used, but green is better), roasted garlic (1 tsp fresh minced garlic can be used in place of the roasted, start with stated amounts and ad), celery salt, drop tabasco sauce (or to taste), black pepper

cream cheese, softened, unsalted butter, softened, refrigerated cheese spread (any flavor will work), roasted garlic, minced, pretzels or vegetables or chips or cracker

eggplant, onion, garlic (increase or decrease to taste), extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, freshly squeezed lemon juice, grated parmesan cheese, salt, black pepper, coarsely ground, cilantro, loosely packed roughly chopped

garlic cloves, olive oil, sun-dried tomatoes, dry white wine, cream cheese, softened, chopped green onions, freshly grated parmesan cheese

you will need, roasted bell peppers( you can use jarred, if you like ), toasted walnuts ( i used a combination of pecans and walnuts... that s what i had), cumin (you can add more if you like), paprika ( or smoked ...or tomato paste), chipotle powder (or a sprinkle of chile flakes), garlic cloves, balsamic vinegar ( or pomegranate molasses, if you can find it), kosher salt to taste, olive oil ( +/-), sugar/honey, toasted whole grain bread crumbs( optional...i didn tsp use ), warm water to thin it out, place all the ingredients in a blender/food processor....except the warm water ., blend/process until fine. add more olive oil , if you like. this thins it out a bit and adds flavor as well. you can also thin out the dip by adding some warm water. blend/process again. taste and adjust seasoning. you can add more spice, seasoning or acidity according your taste. i chose not to use the bread crumbs, but the original recipe usually adds it. so feel free to do so. serve with pita chips, vegetables or even use it as a marinade for grilled meats.

sun-dried tomatoes ( not the kind packed in oil) chopped, cream cheese ( at room temp ), sour cream, chopped black olives, chopped red onion, roasted pine nuts (optional)

firm tofu (weight before pressing), canola oil, fresh lemon juice, sugar (use more or less according to taste. the original tofu mayo recipe uses 1 tbsp of su) (optional), dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, roasted garlic cloves (roasting instructions below), worcestershire sauce, fresh parsley, chopped (i like flat or curly leaf ), fresh basil, chopped, salt , to taste

cream cheese spread, divided, pesto sauce, sour cream, divided, roasted red peppers, drained, chopped (about 1 cup)

garlic , bulbs (un-peeled), olive oil (for roasting), olive oil (for the sauce), butter (unsalted ), springs fresh thyme, shallot, grated, red pepper flakes, grated parmesan cheese, salt, pepper

cream cheese, feta, crumbled, lemon juice, white pepper, olive oil, roasted red peppers, diced, tabasco sauce or 2 tsp chili flakes

makes about 2 cups spread, enough for two baking sheets or more, tortilla chips or thinly sliced sourdough baguette, diced roasted green chiles, mayonnaise, shredded monterey jack cheese, chopped green onions (about 1/2 cup, white and green sections both), garlic, peeled and minced, minced fresh cilantro, fresh lime juice, ground cumin, two green tabasco (optional), salt and pepper to taste, i stirred in some chopped spinach , and sprinkled chopped fresh tomatoes on top of the baguette. i had about 1/4 of a block of cream cheese, and added it, too.

eggplant, sliced 1/4 inch thick, tomato, curry powder, cayenne pepper, black pepper, garlic, water, cayenne pepper, black pepper, firm tofu, soy sauce

grs of good quality feta cheese, garlic bulbs, greek yogurt, black pepper, oregano, olive oil, red wine vinegar