DIPS

Here are some super easy dips that you cannot go wrong with anytime of the year and are delicious with everything. I always get asked about dips (probably because I force them on people). Anyway, make sure you have dunk friendly items on hand such as flat breads, veg sticks, salad leaves, grilled veg, meats or fish. Or just a spoon if you are as greedy as me. The recipes below are more or less staples in my house and the best bit is that you can change the recipes endlessly to your preference.

White bean hummus

Ingredients

1 tin of white beans

1/2 dl tahini

1 garlic clove

1/2 tsp ground cumin

1 lemon - zest and juice

1/2 dl oliver oil

salt and pepper to taste

Smoked paprika and parsley for garnish

Method

1. In a blender, everything except the olive oil and garnishes, mix until you have a smooth paste. Drizzle on in the olive oil, if the hummus feels too thick simply add a little cold water whilst mixing.

2. Transfer the mixture to a bowl or plate, drizzle with some olive oil, finely chopped parsley and smoked paprika.

Zhoug (Yemeni chutney)

Ingredients

40g coriander, stalks too

30g parsley

30g dill

30g mint

1/2 tsp cumin, ground

1/2 tsp cardamom, ground

1 tsp sugar

2 garlic cloves

2 green chillies

1/2 dl olive oil

Method

1. Mix all ingredients but olive oil in a mixer or blender. Mix until a paste and drizzle in the olive oil.

2. Add salt and black pepper to taste

Smashed feta

Ingredients

1 pack of feta

1/2 dl of zhoug

Method

1. Mix it all and plate. That’s it! If you want to be a little fancy drizzle some good olive oil on top.

Harissa dip

Ingredients

1 small tub of harissa

3 tsb honey

1 msk vinegar

Method

1. Mix all in a pan and bring to a boil. If you don’t think the balance is right add a little more honey or vinegar.