Olives not only make this creamy layered shrimp dip look pretty, they add a nice flavor twist to an otherwise straightforward party favorite. Crab may be substituted for shrimp.
Cold Cheese Dips
Pina Colada Dip
This smooth summertime dip is great with strawberries and bananas, and may be prepared with or without strawberry daiquiri.
Quick Salsa Dip
This is a quick appetizer that’s tasty! Serve with tortilla chips. Blue chips make the dip even more colorful!
Great Pimento Cheese
I guarantee this will be the best pimento cheese you have ever tasted. You should cover it and refrigerate for a few hours to let it set up, but I usually can’t wait that long to eat it!
Mallow Sauce
This sauce made with marshmallow creme is used for dipping fresh fruit. After tasting it you’ll want to put it on everything. Peach schnapps may be substituted with the liqueur of your choice.
Herbed Feta Dip
This is a tasty, low-fat dip that is great with assorted veggies, crackers, and pita chips. I recommend letting it chill overnight to allow the flavors to develop.
Caraway Cheese Ball
The caraway seeds add a nutty, rustic flavor that complements the sharp tang of the cheddar. My mother always made this for family Christmas parties, and it remains my all-time favorite recipe for cheese balls.
Tom’s Sweet Pimento Cheese
This pimento cheese is great as a sandwich, as a spread on crackers, or stuffed into celery. Our kids can’t get enough of it. I like it best served as a sandwich with a big bowl of my homemade chili.
Cheesy Zucchini Dip
Here’s a great chilled summertime dip full of fresh zucchini and cheese! Serve with crackers or fresh vegetable dippers.
Smoky Cheese Spread
My cousin shared this yummy spread recipe with me. This tastes like the ‘expensive stuff’ in the gourmet deli section! Better if made a day or two ahead. Serve with small firm crackers.
Crab and Cheese Spread
Serve this creamy cheese and crab spread on crackers, or use it as a dip for breadsticks and veggies. You can also use shrimp instead of the crab.
Pepperoni Cheese Balls
A delicious cheese ball that combines sour cream, butter, cream cheese, and Worcestershire sauce with finely chopped pepperoni. Try it with crackers or pretzels.
Smokey’s Cat Food (Cold Salmon Spread)
This is a simple recipe for salmon dip and spread that I’ve been making for years, and it always gets requested for social gatherings. Always enjoyed by my fishing buddies, it gained its nickname of ‘cat food.’ Serve with crisp crackers like rusks, canapes or melba toast.
Cold Salmon Spread
This is a lower-fat adaptation I created from another recipe with an extra boost of flavor.
Ben’s Seafood Dip
A must-have at get-togethers! This chunky seafood dip is sooooo easy, you’ll find yourself making several batches at a time! Imitation crab meat may be substituted for shrimp.
Pesto Herb Spread
This is a yummy, creamy version of standard pesto that makes a great spread for get togethers. Tastes great with pita chips or sourdough bread! Sun dried tomatoes may be mixed in for a zesty tang. Add crunch by coating the finished spread with almonds.