Tag: dips

How to Make the Best 7 Layer Dip

There are some game day foods that are universally beloved. It’s hard to find much fault with a Buffalo chicken dip or cheesy bacon-topped potato skins. And then, there are some Super Bowl recipes that are a little more controversial, like the seven layer dip. Wait, what’s not to love about that classic combination of seasoned sour cream, guacamole, salsa, refried…


A Side of Salsa, Extra Smoke

At the 12th annual Butte Bouldering Bash a few weeks back, rock climbers gathered to scramble up the crystal-flecked boulders that sprout from the earth along the Pipestone section of Montana’s continental divide. Climbing requires a lot of nourishment: carbohydrates to keep you going, and protein to rebuild those tired muscles. And, just as importantly,…


Red Lentil Dip

Serve this smoky, spicy red lentil dip with plenty of cut-up vegetables for a delicious summertime appetizer. Add crusty sourdough bread and a bowl of briny olives, and you’ll have a nice centerpiece for a light lunch. Serves 6 as an appetizer 1 cup red lentils, picked over and rinsed 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil…


Tzatziki Is a Versatile Sauce, Dip

Admittedly, for years, I purchased store-bought yogurt dips and versions of tzatziki. They served their purpose as a quick sauce or dip, and that was before I decided to make my own version. The first thing to know is that you need to use Greek yogurt. Greek yogurt is thicker than regular yogurt and is…


Queso Super Fundido

We aren’t really sure if there is anything better on the planet than a dish full of molten lava cheese with spicy chorizo in it. Give this recipe a whirl and we dare you to dispute us. But just make sure you have enough chips, because once you start … Make sure you have enough…


Hold the Sugar—Tart, Juicy Rhubarb Has Tons of Untapped Savory Potential

If you know any rhubarb recipes that call for less than a cup of sugar, you are a statistical anomaly. It’s understandable, given the culinary perfection made possible by the combination of rhubarb and strawberries—with or without pie crust. The tart, juicy stalk of the rhubarb plant creates such an indisputably glorious flavor in concert…


For Some, It’s the Food That Makes the Super Bowl Super

I have to be honest about sports. I’m there for the good times: the World Series, the Olympics, and, of course, the Super Bowl. Even then, for me, it’s all about the food. I’m right there, front and center, on Super Bowl Sunday, cheering on the underdog, breathlessly waiting for the next commercial while enjoying…


Dollar Dips as Traders Focus on Rate Hike Prospects Elsewhere

LONDON—The dollar fell on Monday back towards a one-month low as traders continued to focus on the prospect of interest rate hikes and tightening outside of the United States. Currency markets were broadly quiet at the start of the week with traders awaiting U.S. growth data and central bank meetings in the euro zone, Japan,…


Smoked Guacamole With Chia Seed Totopos

Avocados may not be the first vegetable you think of for smoking or grilling. After all, as oceans of guacamole and acres of toast suggest, avocados are splendid raw. But wood smoke imparts haunting umami flavors that take guacamole from average to astonishing. To reinforce that smokiness, I like to add chipotle chiles along with…