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Tzatziki (Cucumber-Fennel Dip)

Fennel’s hint of anise flavor imparts a beguiling note to this delicious dip.

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Homemade Labneh

Stirred into soups and sauces, this extra-thick yogurt adds tangy creaminess, and it’s rich enough to use in place of sour cream as a topping, as a dip for pita…

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Roasted Red Pepper & Walnut Dip with Pomegranate Molasses

Variations of this dip, called muhammara, are made throughout the eastern Mediterranean region. Walnuts and pomegranate molasses are constants, but the types and numbers of chiles can vary. Some versions…

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Lemony Eggplant Dip

This spin on classic baba ghanoush amps up the citrus flavor. Serve with fresh vegetables, pita chips, or crackers.

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Smoky Eggplant & White Bean Dip with Pita Crisps

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Eggplant Caviar

Slather eggplant caviar on little toasts or bread for a wonderful appetizer, or use it as a spread on sandwiches, or as a dip for vegetables. Be sure to taste…

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Eggplant & Pepper Dip with Yogurt, Garlic & Walnuts

I prefer the texture you get when you grind with a mortar and pestle, but a food processor works well, too. This dip tastes best when made ahead; it keeps…

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Edamame Hummus with Spiced Pita Chips

This fresh green, creamy dip, excerpted from the cookbook The Food You Crave, has all the classic hummus flavors of garlic, cumin, and lemon. But it is light on the cumin…

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Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Dip

Charred bell peppers make a velvety base for the Mediterranean flavors of feta, dill and garlic in this tasty, good-for-you dip. Serve it with whole-grain pita wedges or toasted baguette…

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Hummus with Tahini (Xoumas me Taxini)

Greek hummus, a dip that dates back to ancient Greece, is very similar to other Near Eastern versions, such as Lebanese or Turkish hummus, some of which can be a…