“Traditional patés are often made from high-fat meats and liver. They can be delicious and quite elegant, but less than nutritious. This vegetarian version is elegant, filled with flavor, and nutritious. Enjoy it on a special occasion or as an everyday spread with whole grain crackers.”

“Traditional Baba Ghanoush is usually made with eggplant, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and olive oil. I’ve added the refreshing, palate-cleaning taste of lemon zest and mint. Baba Ghanoush is great on crispy cracker bread.”

Eggplant Dip has a great texture with a tangy, vinegary, seasoned taste that is mellowed with the pita. I also like to smear the dip inside warm crepes for a different kind of presentation.

“I’ve replaced the traditional chickpeas with white beans to create a lighter taste and texture. Use this as a dip for crudites or crispy crackers or as a sandwich spread with smoked ham and tomatoes.”

We had this at Leslie’s Halloween party 2006

Gluten-free

Surround your serving platter with plenty of whole lettuce leaves. Your guests will wrap each leaf with their choice of fillings, then dip in the sweet and spicy Hoisin sauce.

Vogue magazine used to include recipes in its home entertaining articles. One of my favorites was a creamy dip I found in a piece about garden parties. Fresh herbs give this dip a delicate green color while garlic adds an assertive flavor. To slim down the original, which was made with heavy cream, my version of this refreshing dip uses low-fat cheeses and sour cream. I serve it with carrot sticks; red, yellow, and orange pepper strips; and cherry tomatoes.
Fast Fact: Dill is rich in antioxidant carotenoids.
Quick Tip: Use a sharp scissors to snip both chives and dill, rather than chopping them with a knife.

This is from the Doctor series of cookbooks and it sounds great.