Dip

These tasty chicken sticks make a finger-licking snack that is perfect as a starter in your Christmas feast or dinner party. Packed with flavour and delightfully crispy, they'll be gone before you know it!

Creamy and cheesy with just the right amount of kick, this warm jalapeno, cheese and cauliflower dip is a fantastic appetiser or snack. Serve alongside our cheesy toasts for a delightfully crunchy dish.

This fresh and creamy dip is a perfect snack for hungry kids. Serve with a sprinkle of dukkah and a colourful platter of crisp chopped vegetables for a healthy and delicious afternoon tummy filler.

This tapenade makes a delicious topping for crostini with a sprinkle of goat’s feta or a slice of fresh mozzarella and a leaf of fresh basil. Bon appétit!

This roasted carrot hummus is sweet and fragrant, rather than hot, so is a good option for lunchbox snacks as well as pre-dinner nibbles. You'll never want store-bought hummus again!

This dip is perfect for summer gatherings! Deliciously smooth and with a delightful crunch from the spiced chickpeas, you'll be wanting to snack on this all day long.

This ful medames is a deliciously nutritious Egyptian staple that is an exceptional dip enjoyed with flatbreads for a filling starter.

Transport your taste buds and try Nadia Lim's beautifully flavoured roasted eggplant dip that is brilliant enjoyed with loved ones and served with capsicum pieces for dipping.

This sweetcorn, jalapeno and cream cheese dip recipe is a serious crowd-pleaser! Ready to serve in just 30 minutes, this gluten-free dip manages to perfectly balance creamy with spicy. Dig in!

Want to seriously step up the flavour at your next dip worthy event? This chipotle dip recipe is a must-try. Spicy, smoky and cheesy, it's delicious loaded on to corn chips and scooped with raw veges

With cumin, lemon juice, a hint of cinnamon and a touch of red pepper, Copper Kettle Kumara Sea Salt & Dukkah Spice crisps offer a subtle sweetness that matches perfectly with this creamy pine nut and rosemary hummus

This deliciously crunchy sun-dried tomato dip is perfect enjoyed as a starter, served with thin slices of grilled bread and extra yoghurt to spread on top or fresh seasonal raw vegetables for dipping.

This warm Mexican cheese dip recipe is criminally cheesy! Serve with plenty of corn chips at your next party, drinks or movie night - your guests won't be able to get enough

Light, fresh and creamy, this avocado tzatziki dip recipe is beautiful enjoyed with crackers or bread as part of a tasting plate when entertaining guests

This delicious baked sundried tomato and mozzarella dip recipe is perfect for entertaining. Serve warm while wonderfully stretchy, accompanied with baked baguette and crudités

Nici Wickes' dukkah recipe makes the perfect homemade gift this festive season. Try dipping olive oil-soaked bread into it or toss dukkah through a salad for added flavour and crunch

Take a moment to relax on the night before Christmas with Bluebird Copper Kettle Kumara Crisps paired with a light and tangy cucumber and dill yoghurt dip. It's the perfect light snack before the day of indulgence ahead!

Sharp and tangy Copper Kettle Special Reserve Champagne Vinaigrette & Shallot chips are the perfect vessel for a scoop of this creamy, smoky and earthy dip. The richness of the cream cheese and salmon are offset with plenty of lemon and herbs, and the beautiful blush pink hue will look amazing on the table

This recipe combines the saltiness of olives blended with creamy, earthy walnuts. Paired with the wholesome Sesame, Quinoa & Cracked Pepper Oat Thins by Huntley & Palmers this makes a nutritious and guilt-free snack

The beauty of hummus is how easy it is to sling together from cupboard ingredients. Sweet kumara, spicy ginger and salty miso pair perfectly with the earthy flavour of Huntley & Palmers Pumpkin, Sunflower & Chia Baked Oat Thins

Hummus is easy to put together with pantry items - chickpeas, tahini, lemon and garlic. This version sees spicy horseradish with sweet beets pairing perfectly with the nutty flavour of Sesame, Quinoa & Cracked Pepper Oat Thins by Huntley & Palmers.

This authentic, street-style chorizo topping is rich in savoury spices with plenty of parsley and lime. Its light, fresh Mexican flavours pair perfectly with Oat Thins and Flatbread Minis by Huntley & Palmers

If you like sushi, you'll love this guacamole makeover. The creaminess of the avocado mellows the heat of the wasabi and complements the crunch of the Huntley & Palmers Oat Thins

The light, fresh and spicy flavours of this traditional Mexican salsa pair perfectly with cooling dollops of ricotta and Huntley & Palmers Pumpkin, Sunflower & Chia Oat Thins

Relax, unwind and catch up after a long day snacking on Copper Kettle Special Reserve Chips. This light, zingy green bean dip is perfect match for the rich, meaty flavour found in the Wagyu Beef & Wasabi Cream flavour

This Greek-inspired dip is layered with a hummus base, topped with a creamy feta spread, then finished with a fresh, vibrant Greek salad

It's easy to whip up this creamy butter bean and cranberry dip for your next gathering! Serve with homemade crispy vege dippers for the ultimate DIY snack

Looking for delicious and easy snack ideas? Whip up a batch of this tasty (and healthy!) chia and tomato guacamole with sumac crisps!

Everybody loves a cheeseball! Whip up this savoury cheeseball for your next dinner party - it makes a great addition to a platter of crackers and crudité.

The secret to a fabulous baba ganoush (eggplant dip) is to give the eggplants a jolly good charring on the BBQ so that the smokiness pervades the soft flesh. With eggplants in abundance right now and the barbecue in full flight, having a bowl of baba ganoush at the ready means a delicious meal is close at hand.

These deli inspired toppings match perfectly with either Caramelised Onion or Sesame, Cumin & Coriander Flatbread by Huntley & Palmers

Also called salsa fresca, this is an uncooked salad traditionally made with fresh tomatoes and almost always with coriander for flavour and fragrance. Photography by Jani Shepherd / Gatherum Collectif.

I’ve used sesame blue-corn chips with this recipe not only for their dramatic colour but also their sweet nutty flavour. They are higher in protein than yellow corn chips and you can find them in the health-food section in supermarkets or at specialty food stores and health shops. Photography by Jani Shepherd / Gatherum Collectif.

Basic chicken liver pâté brought to you by Taste. Part of a sustainable dining event by Taste and Lincoln University. Recipe by: Michael Smith, photography by: Jani Shepherd and styling by: Fiona Hugues.

Fruit and vegetables straight from the garden make perfect Flatbread toppings for a light summer meal

Grab a box of either Caramelised Onion or Sesame, Cumin & Coriander Flatbread by Huntley & Palmers to enjoy these delicious toppings for your next cheese and cracker occasion.

This chunky substantial dip with exotic notes is a simply sublime marriage with the Sesame, Cumin & Coriander Flatbread by Huntley & Palmers, that will turn you into an aubergine lover after a couple of bites. Roasting them not only makes this an easy dish to prepare but adds wonderful caramel flavours. Grab a box of Flatbreads and an aubergine or two and try it - you won’t be disappointed.

There are plenty of versions of hummus recipes out there but this is a great go to – easy and fast. Tart, lemony and creamy all at the same time, it easily becomes a light meal before you know it.

This is a quick and easy chicken liver pâté recipe, with a hint of brandy and thyme to make it extra moreish. It freezes well too, so it can be on hand at a moment’s notice! Photography by Todd Eyre.

These delicious sweet chilli bat dippers are perfect for this Halloween! Spooky and delicious, and so easy to make!

When peaches aren’t dangling from trees or being bitten into they should be waiting for you like golden orbs of summertime carefully packed into jars for enjoyment all year round. Sadly with the pace of life for most of us, time to pack and preserve them is scarce. This peachy chutney, however, can be made and eaten all year round thanks to the convenience of tinned peaches in juice. Serve this chunky peach chutney with a large wedge of Dutch walnut gouda, grilled peach halves if they are in season, and plenty of salty pancetta or dried ham. Photograph by Jani Shepherd

If you’re lucky enough to have access to fresh scallops, this fast dish is delicious served with Huntley & Palmers Toasted Sesame Flatbreads. Serve 2–3 scallops in scallop shells with small forks so each guest can easily pick up their own little natural serving dish. A great little way to showcase New Zealand seafood and get your party started on the right foot.

The vibrant purple punch of colour in this dip will definitely add pizzazz to your table. The robust flavour of beetroot contrasts wonderfully with the sour spiced yogurt, which is cooling and very moreish on warm days. Make sure you have plenty of Huntley & Palmers Mixed Herb Flatbreads on hand as once you start eating it, it’s hard to resist. Photograph by Jani Shepherd and styling by Fiona Hugues – Gatherum Collectif.

This gorgeous eggplant dip is perfect served with homemade olive oil quinoa crackers. This is a classic recipe by Kate Gibbs, from her new book 'Margaret and Me'.

Breaking away from commonly favourite kiwi dips, roasted capsicum and walnut combined together to make a dip will have you wanting to double dip

Make your own rich and delicious aioli.

Bring the flavour of Mexico to your next drinks party with this authentic spicy dip. Jalapenos, a member of the capsicum family, have quite a kick so you may want to keep this one out of reach of the kids!

Chicken liver pâté is a deliciously decadent retro classic that’s equally good on a crusty baguette or encased within a beef Wellington. The velvety lusciousness of a traditional pâté is retained in my lighter version, but the calories are substantially reduced.

Smoked salmon pâté is an easy recipe, which is great to have prepared for guests as a light entrée.

Just open a can of salmon and you are nearly there with this delicious ricotta dip.

Homemade dips are easy to make and a tad more impressive than ready-made from the supermarket. This fresh bean and fetta dip is easy and tasty.

Dip a piece of warm homemade pumpkin damper into this tasty French onion dip for a party sensation or just an everyday snack!

Quick, tasty and packed full of goodness, this zesty herbed tuna dip is wonderfully creamy and great served with crackers and vegetable sticks as a healthy afternoon snack.

Whip this creamy homemade vegan dip using silken tofu, peppery rocked and zesty lemon to create this beautiful spread, perfect served with fresh vegetable sticks and crusty bread.

Potato skins are tasty additions to any party table. Add salsa for extra crunch.

This smoked fish-based pâté is creamy and slightly tart thanks to the addition of crème fraîche and is a great dish for eating outdoors.

Nutrient-packed white beans are the main ingredient in this easy homemade dip. Add bread and fresh vegie sticks and your work or school-day lunch is ready to eat.

Homemade dips are so easy to make. This one, with fetta, nuts and herbs, will have everyone asking you for the recipe.

Add your favourite herbs and spices to this basic mayo recipe to create a tasty egg- and dairy-free dip.

Enjoy this quick Mexican dip with crunchy tortilla chips for an afternoon snack that's so simple but oh so tasty.

Discover your inner Nigella by making this easy and delicious white bean dip. Cannellini beans are the favourites for this dish, but you can use any white beans you like.

Discover the amazing versatility of beetroot in this quick and easy snack, using just 4 ingredients. Scoop up dollops of the smooth, creamy beetroot tzatziki dip with your homemade fried crunchy beetroot crisps.

This spicy, flavour packed Japanese inspired dip is wonderful served as a snack or starter for dinner guests. Creamy miso and wasabi goes perfectly with crisp crackers and sliced veggies.

This selection of juicy fresh fruit with a coffee and chocolate dip is perfect for your next family gathering, children's party or bring-a-plate.

This homemade dip makes a great healthy snack, or to take with you to your next bring-a-plate social occasion. It is so quick and easy to make that even the children can help.

This trio of baby beet, creamy mustard and chilli corn dips are terrific with bread - or try celery or radish for crunch.

Fragrant, creamy, and infused with beautiful Middle Eastern spices, this homemade and chickpea dip is wonderfully moorish and beautiful served with crisp flat bread.

When unexpected guests pop around and you need food fast, this quick bean dip is sure to impress.

This delicious garlic mayonnaise is so simple to make. Serve it alongside fish, chicken, on sandwiches or to accompany a bowl of hot chips.

This versatile salsa will match perfectly with grilled chicken, salmon, haloumi or beef.

This creamy, flavour-packed dip is a variation of the Greek skordalia and tastes delicious with bread or crackers.

A dish suitable for any night of the week, tender pork cutlets are wonderful served grilled to perfection and topped with a fragrant pea and cashew chutney.

For that party, barbecue or family get-together, it's tempting to just scoop up a selection of dips from the supermarket. Make your own, however, and you'll save money, know exactly what has gone into the food, plus most homemade dips, like this one, are ridiculously quick and easy to make.

Dukkah is an Egyptian dry mix made with nuts, seeds and spices. It's often served as a dip with olive oil and bread or vegetables, as a rub for meat and fish, or sprinkled over salads, vegetables, barbecued meat, seafood and soups.

A much healthier take on chips and dip, this dish combines crispy golden sweet potato chips with a flavour-packed homemade beetroot hommus.

Discover the perfect finger food for parties with these hearty almond meatballs, served here with a creamy lemon aioli.

Fish and chips are a traditional favourite with all the family. Here is a simple, inexpensive and tasty homemade alternative to takeaway.

This recipe for cheesy fondue makes vegies fun and tasty for kids. Serve with rainbow vegies, and the warm, gooey dip will have them going back for more.

Creamy, nutty and wonderfully fragrant, create this tasty Middle Eastern spiced hommous dip as a tasty and nutritious homemade snack, perfect enjoyed with fresh veggies and pita bread.

Julie Biuso presents an array of creative condiments

This simple beetroot dip takes just 5 minutes to prepare. But if you've the time or the inclination, using fresh beetroot instead of canned will give the dip a truly rich and earthy flavour.

Served with two simple dips, this homemade damper is a perfect accompaniment ... or make the damper as a stand-alone part of any family meal.

Eggplant and tarragon create an earthy deep flavour for this dip. Add crunch with radish on the side or serve with olives and grissini.

The perfect side for Summer dinner parties by the water - this creamy prawn dip is wonderfully spicy and delicious served with crispy pita bread and nibbles.

We love this smoked fish and caper pate! This dish is designed as part of a moveable feast for a family get-together, or as an absolute treat this is delicious on some toasted bread with extra herbs and crispy lettuce.

This quickly made spread is tangy, fresh-tasting and full of goodness. It can be made a day in advance; cover and keep refrigerated.

This quickly made spread is tangy, fresh-tasting and full of goodness. It can be made a day in advance; cover and keep refrigerated.

Grissini are crisp Italian breadsticks, available from supermarkets. Note

20g butter equals 2 tablespoons. Pea puree may be served as a dip with vegetables and crackers. Note

Rich, opulent European dishes put an international spin on any occasion. This platter works as an entree, paired with hearty breads.

With a pleasant smoky flavour from the deliberate charring of the eggplant skin, this delightful and delicious eggplant dip is perfect to eat with flat breads or vegetable crudit�s.