Dip

You can also stir in half a chopped avocado, if desired. Serve with cherry tomatoes, low-fat salami and olives. Note

You should have about 24 slices of bread in total. For an added touch, before chilling cover pat‚ with a little melted butter and some chopped herbs. Note

If mini pappadums are unavailable, cook dry pappadams in the microwave on high (100%) 1 minute; serve with dip. Note

If desired, melt a little extra low-fat butter alternative and spread over top of pate before chilling. Note

This spread makes the ultimate Hawaiian sandwich.

To make melba toast, remove crusts from sliced bread and cut into quarters. Roll out to flatten and place on a baking tray. Bake at 180°C 30 minutes, until crisp and golden. Note

Be sure to add the milk in smaller increments to slowly thin out the sauce, and whisk constantly.

It’s time to enjoy the outdoors with friends and family. Julie Biuso shows how to create this perfect snack-sized dish to serve up with summer drinks.

Once the top of the loaf and bread chunks have been eaten, start breaking up the shell with the dip still clinging to it. You may also like to have a knife on hand for spreading. Note

If you have guests coming around, this salmon pâté, made from flaky fresh salmon fillets, is ready in just 20 minutes.

To make lebanese bread crisp, place in a preheated oven at 190°C/170°C fan-forced 10 minutes. Note

Make this in advance and store it in the fridge for up to a week. Remove it 30 minutes before serving to allow it to soften, as the butter will become hard when chilled. Note

Essentially a delightful eggplant dip to eat with flat bread or vegetable crudit�s, this spread gets its pleasant smoky flavour from a deliberate charring of the eggplant skin.

The flavour of the caponata improves greatly if made a day ahead. It can be served warm or at room temperature. The dish can be served on its own or with plenty of crusty bread. Not suitable to freeze. Suitable to microwave. Note

This vegetarian and gluten-free vegetable dish is quick, easy, and oh so tasty. Whip up as a snack, side or starter accompanied by the creamy lemon, coriander and avocado dip.

Lavash chips can be stored in an airtight container until ready to use. Tomato dip with lavash chips makes a great lunchbox or picnic snack. You can also pack carrot, celery, or cucumber sticks to accompany the dip, if you like. Note

Mole is the name of a number of sauces used in traditional cuisine, as well as dishes based on these sauces.

Transport the terrine in the loaf pan so it keeps its shape. Slice with a large sharp knife, and offer table knives for spreading. Note

Substitute 300g peeled, chopped pumpkin for carrot. Note

Look for these beans at health food stores and greengrocers. If unavailable, use canned chickpeas or kidney beans – no need to soak overnight or cook. Add finely chopped fresh chillies and coriander to salsa. Note

Use salsa as a filling for tortillas; add shredded lettuce. Note

Budget tip: To turn into a main course, serve as a side with fish, meat or chicken. Make dip in a 4-cup serving bowl. Note

Use leftover dip on sandwiches, jacket potatoes or pizzas. You can use pink salmon instead; add some fresh dill. Note

Prepare dip a day ahead. Note

Mexican food is hot, hot, hot! Surrender to its exotic flavours – sweet, sharp, smoky, hot, fragrant and fruity, sometimes all together on the one plate

For crudites we used celery sticks, peeled baby (Dutch) carrots, seeded cucumber sticks and halved baby red radish. Try smoked salmon instead of prawns. Price will vary. Fresh prawns should smell like seawater and be free of black marks. Avoid frozen prawns with freezer bum marks. Make sure packaging isn’t tom and is firmly sealed. […]

As feta is already quite salty there’s no need to add extra salt. Warm pea and feta dip can be made ahead and then reheated in microwave before serving. Note

Use strawberry jam instead of fig, and desiccated coconut instead of shredded. No wanton wrappers? Use flour tortillas cut into triangles. Cooking time and price will vary. Note

You can serve this salsa as a dip with corn chips, or as a side to barbecued fishand barbecued chicken. Try it also in a Mexican wrap with grilled beef. Note

Make ahead: You can make pita crisps a day ahead; store in an airtight container in a cool place. Note

Make ahead: Prepare pita chips a day ahead; store in an airtight container at room temperature. Make dip a day ahead. Cover, then refrigerate. Buy char-grilled capsicum at the deli counter or in jars from the condiment aisle of the supermarket. Tahini (sesame seed paste) is in the health food aisle. If unavailable, use smooth […]

It’s important that you combine the gelatine mixture and the avocado mixture when they are at a similar temperature to avoid lumps forming. Note

We served this dish with a salad made with chunks of tomato, cucumber and onion, plus roughly chopped mint and parsley. Season to taste and toss with equal amounts of lemon juice and extra-virgin olive oil. Note

We used a 10cm spring form pan without the base, or you can make your own using a double layer of foil. Note

If you've got 15 minutes and are looking for a delicious and simple appetiser to start off your favourite Italian meal, then this mixed bruschetta recipe is for you.

For a spicy taste, add tabasco to capsicum and caper mayonnaise. Add more lemon juice if mayonnaise is too thick. Note

With delicious homemade tzatziki, chunky salsa and smooth pumpkin, this trio of dips with crusty mountain bread would make the perfect starter for any dinner party or special occasion.

Whenever you have friends or family over, this healthy snack or lunchtime dish will be a real hit. It’s best made and served as fresh as possible and can be put into take-home packs.

MAKES 1 1/3 CUPS Note

This delicious best supporting dip brought to you by Woman's Day is surprisingly easy to make and is fantastic for entertaining dinner guests, perfectly accompanied with crudites

Fresh strawberries, peach slices, biscotti and marshmallow make delicious dunkers for this rich easy-to-make chocolate fondue that�s a great way to make dessert more interactive.

Add a drizzle of sweet chilli or a dollop of sour cream to the guacamole, if you like. Note

Za’atar is a spice blend of sumac, sesame seeds and dried thyme. Roast hazelnuts until golden. Place in a tea towel while hot and use the tea towel to rub away the skins. Note

Replace chicken livers with duck livers, if available. Pate can be flavoured with orange liqueur and garnished with orange slices. Note

If preferred, line recesses of a muffin pan (or a 10 x 20cm loaf pan) with plastic wrap. Divide mixture among recesses, smoothing surface. Fold excess plastic wrap over. Weigh down with small cans and chill overnight. Unmould to serve. Note

To make pita crisps, cat pita bread rounds into wedges and arrange on an oven tray. Spray with oil and season to taste. Bake in a moderate oven, 180°C, 4-6 minutes, until lightly golden. Makes 1 1/2 cup Note

The perfect dip for entertaining!

Just throw the following ingredients into your sturdy food processor – my Kenwood made an easy job of it.

This dip is also delicious when tossed through hot pasta and sprinkled with grated parmesan. Note

To hang ricotta, tie the cloth bag to the handle of a wooden spoon and suspend over a large pot or bowl. Leftover liquid whey is full of nutrients. Add to homemade bread, scones, or even use as pet food. Note

These yummy dips are best served with assorted crudités such as carrot, cucumber and capsicum sticks. All dips are enough to serve 1. Note

These crunchy morsels make a delicious addition to soups and salads.

This creamy, fragrant sauce is perfect for dipping crispy chips of dolloping over a homemade burger.

Do ahead: Parsnip hummus and spiced chickpeas can be made a day ahead; refrigerate in separate airtight containers. Reheat gently before serving. Note

Leave the cream cheese to soften or if you haven’t the time, cut it into cubes and beat it with an electric mixer before adding other ingredients. Note

Beetroot and yoghurt dip

These great little recipes add big flavour to simple meat, chicken and fish dishes Note

Looking for the perfect starter for a dinner party or special occasion? Look no further than this delicious trio of dips recipe with homemade tzatziki, chunky salsa and smooth pumpkin.

If you're a fan of the classic Swiss style of serving cheese, this camembert fondue ticks all the boxes. Enjoy plunging crispy slices of toasted baguette into this creamy, oozy disc of deliciousness.

The potato in this smoked trout dip adds a lovely robust flavour and a creamy texture. It goes beautifully with tostini, crackers, or vegetable sticks

Raita is a traditional condiment from the subcontinent commonly served alongside curries. The coolness of the raita ingredients compliments the spice beautifully. It can also be served on its own, as a dip.

This marinade is suitable for lamb and beef. It can also be used as a dressing for roasted vegetables Note