Dip

Think of this as a spicy Green Goddess dressing.

Beer + cheese = the best combination ever.

It’s important to let the nori fry until all the bubbling subsides so you end up with crunchy chips rather than chewy pieces of seaweed.

Blooming the spices—i.e., warming them in oil until they’re fragrant—awakens them and brings out a toasty flavor.

A legendary layered dip from Matt’s El Rancho in Austin, Texas, of taco meat, queso, guacamole, sour cream, and pico de gallo.

Known as the "caviar of the South," this pimiento cheese recipe can be used as a dip for a party, or spread it on a sandwich for the ultimate grilled cheese.

Every great dip can be constructed using a standard set of 6 steps. Let's get it.

Golden raisins would also work nicely in this yogurt dip recipe instead of the dried apricots. You want a little sweet to play against the bite of the garlic and the brightness of the herbs.

When great dips get together, it’s magic. This recipe boasts all the beauty of a creamy onion dip with the irresistible appeal of queso.

This recipe is a showstopping and grown-up version of everyone’s favorite party snack—the 7-layer dip.

Traditional Greek skordalia is mostly garlic and olive oil with some potato or nuts added to thicken it. We flipped the ratio in this recipe: more potato, less garlic. Serve as a dip, or thin out with lemon juice and olive oil and use as a sauce for fish.

From ribs to sauces to cakes to slaws to cocktails, you guys were all over the place this month, and let us assure you, that's a good thing.

The (mis)fortune of creating a dish that's a runaway viral hit.

A revelatory technique turns blah eggplant into something fancy enough for company.

There are a lot of aioli recipes out there. This one uses a coddled egg instead of raw, and the blender method ensures a successful emulsion.

Carrots: Will they hummus? This recipe proves they will, in the most resounding, confident way.

Ethereally creamy hummus is easy to make at home—just follow Michael Solomonov's tips.

Like the stuff your parents used to make—but better.

Try this mayonnaise with our Ultimate BLT. Would this also be good on an egg salad sandwich, or as a dip for crunchy summer veggies?! Why, yes!

This dressing is great on salads, of course, but also pairs quite nicely with our Creamy Ranch Slaw.

If you can't handle the heat, don't stay out of the kitchen. Just turn off the oven and make these no-cook recipes.

XO sauce can be used as an all-purpose condiment. It’s great over rice, steamed or roasted veggies, or roast chicken.

Designer Alex Tatusian reminisces on his mother's short-lived hummus business, and what it taught him about cooking for himself.

Available in the spring, green garlic is somewhat less intense than grown-up garlic, but still very pungent and extra-juicy. The dairy fat and tang of the labneh provide cooling balance.