13 recipes that fall into 'epic dip' territory

Yearning for an epic dip? Here's a fresh selection of dips to add to your repertoire. Suitable for dipping, spreading and general condiment-ing.

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1. Avocado tzatziki

Messing with classics isn't at all a mark of disrespect - it's about showing their flexibility and resilience! Case in point, this creamier-than-creamy, dreamier-than-dreamy, avocado tzatziki.

Avocado tzatziki. Source: Peter Georgakopoulos

Pair it with a rye cracker:

2. Broad bean spread with roasted garlic ricotta

For those times when you feel like eating spring in a dip. It would also work as a nice little side for some roast lamb.

Broad bean spread with roasted garlic ricotta.

Goes especially well with parmesan:

3. Eggplant and goat’s cheese dip (aubergine Oliviera)

Eggplant and goat's cheese are a time-honoured pairing, so why not unite the two in dip form?

Eggplant and goat’s cheese dip.

Bring on the grissini:

4. Food Safari hummus

Ok, we had to include one traditional hummus recipe, and this Food Safari gem is particularly special: it features a dusting of sweet paprika and a wading pool of extra-virgin olive oil filled with flat-leaf parsley and whole chickpeas.

Food Safari hummus. Source: Food Safari

Don't skimp on the dippers:

5. Beetroot dip

From daytime to nighttime - take the elements of your morning juice (beetroot, carrots, orange juice) and add some olive oil, garlic and dill to turn them into something suitable for evening entertaining.

Beetroot dip.

Make your own wands for this magic dip:

6. Moroccan green pea dip

Two main players come together to create this vibrant Northern Moroccan dip: dried green beans, and harissa, a flavourful paste of grilled red capsicum, chillis and spices. You can buy harissa ready-made or make your own.

Moroccan green pea dip. Source: Alan Benson

Major in M'smen:

7. Baccala mantecato (salt cod paste)

This dip makes you want to be overlooking the Italian Riviera while you spoon it on crusty bread and sip on prosecco. At least two of these three are easily accessible!

Baccala mantecato (salt cod paste)。 Source: Getty Images

Time for ciabatta toasties:

8. Garlic and anchovy dip (bagna cauda)

If fondue had a healthy Italian cousin, this would be it. There really is no better way to eat raw seasonal vegetables.

Source: Randy Larcombe Photography

Smear it on foccacia:

9. Muhammara (Turkish walnut-capsicum dip)

Pomegranate molasses gives this dip an extra little something-something, enhancing the sweetness and tang of the capsicum. You'll only need a teaspoon of it, and there's plenty you can do with the rest of the bottle.

Muhammara (Turkish walnut-capsicum dip). Source: China Squirrel

Perfect with pide:

10. Roasted Jerusalem artichoke dip with chilli and allspice

Bought some Jerusalem artichokes and not sure what to do with them? Aside from making them into chips, turn them into this easy dip.

Roasted Jerusalem artichoke dip with chilli and allspice. Source: Alan Benson

Spoon them onto wafers:

11. Suzma

Suzma is the Uzbekistani name for what's more commonly known in Australia as labneh, strained yoghurt. Here are three great ways to serve it as a dip (1) blended with spring onions, coriander, dill and flat-leaf parsley; (2) blended with garlic and dill; and (3) blended with beetroot and sugar.

Suzma Source: Kyle Books / Laura Edwards

Amazing with a little cracked pepper:

12. Bissara dip

To make this dip, you’ll first need to simmer the dried fava beans with onion and garlic until tender. This makes a deeply flavourful base for the rest of the ingredient line-up.

Bisara

Slide some onto one of these:

13. Easy baba ganoush

This softly textured baba ganoush uses eggplant that is grilled whole then wrapped in cling film and set aside to steam for 30 minutes. The result is a creamy, smoky, melt-in-the-mouth dip.

Easy baba ganoush Source: It's Suppertime / VICELAND

Flat out flatbread is perfect here: