15 of Our Favorite Dip Recipes

Lush, garlicky, smoky, pungent, grassy, earthy: There’s a dip here for every crowd, and matching up a few of them will make for a well-rounded spread.

Whipped Feta and Roasted Red Pepper DipHave 15 minutes? This tangy meze comes together with the push of a button.
Caramelized Onion DipThe key to quicker caramelized onions is the ingredient we least expected: water…
Ultracreamy HummusThe ultrasmooth, tahini-forward version of this spread is fundamental throughout…
Skordalia (Greek Garlic-Potato Puree)In this heady Greek condiment, the allium gets top billing.
Black Olive TapenadeAfter fine-tuning every element in this rich, lusty Provençal spread, we still h…
Roasted Red Bell Pepper and Walnut Dip (Muhammara)Once you experience the sweeter, smokier taste of home-roasted bell peppers—not …
Pinto Bean and Corn Dip with CilantroFor creamy, complex-tasting bean dips, we bagan by removing some of the beans.
Feta-Mint Dip with YogurtSupermarket and homemade soup-mix dips have relegated the crudités platter to a …
Chipotle-Lime Dip with ScallionsSupermarket and homemade soup-mix dips have relegated the crudités platter to a …
Caesar Dip with Parmesan and AnchoviesSupermarket and homemade soup-mix dips have relegated the crudités platter to a …
Tzatziki SauceThis Mediterranean sauce is simple to make and versatile to use.
Creamy Horseradish DipSupermarket and homemade soup-mix dips have relegated the crudités platter to a …
Butter Bean and Pea Dip with MintFor creamy, complex-tasting bean dips, we began by removing some of the beans.
Bagna CaudaThis Italian classic turns fragrant garlic and anchovies into a luxurious warm s…
Creamy Herbed Spinach DipThis lackluster 1950s relic was long overdue for a face-lift. The solution turne…