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    Artichoke dip with a twist

    Artichoke dip with a twist

    serves 8 A twist of lemon is not the only twist in this redo of an old-time favorite. Another is the protein-rich white beans that are used to replace the artery-clogging mayonnaise, making this a dip that is tasty and good for you, too. Now that’s a twist. 2...
    Green olive-edamame dip

    Green olive-edamame dip

    makes about 1½ cups The piquancy of the green olives combines with the subtly sweet creaminess of edamame for a delicious and unusual dip that will have guests doing a double take: To look at it, one might mistake it for guacamole, but one taste will tell you...
    Red pepper and walnut spread

    Red pepper and walnut spread

    makes about 2 cups This spread was inspired by an appetizer called muhammara found in Middle Eastern countries such as Syria and Turkey. In the original, roasted red bell peppers and walnuts are flavored with pomegranate syrup. If you have pomegranate syrup on hand,...
    Fast and fresh spinach-edamame dip

    Fast and fresh spinach-edamame dip

    makes about 1½ cups This is a great way to combine two ready-to-use produce staples—fresh baby spinach and fresh or frozen shelled edamame. Serve with raw vegetable dippers or your favorite crackers. 1 cup fresh or frozen shelled edamame 1 (10-ounce) package fresh...
    Harissa-spiced white bean dip

    Harissa-spiced white bean dip

    makes about 1½ cups Don’t let its mild-mannered appearance fool you—this bean dip is one hot number thanks to the addition of fiery harissa (page 176), a Tunisian sauce made with hot chiles, garlic, and spices. For a tamer version, omit or cut back on the harissa...