Dip recipes

This tangy, creamy sauce makes a great centrepiece for a party platter but is versatile enough to go beyond crudités

You can easily transform a tin of sardines into a spicy dip. This is a handy recipe, perfect for any impromptu gatherings

Pour this moreish nacho sauce over tortilla chips and serve for a movie night snack – it's got a hit of smoky flavour thanks to paprika

Love pizza? This fondue dip is for you, with tomato, melted cheese and pepperoni. It's great sharing food for a party. Enjoy with garlic bread or breadsticks

Make this simple dip inspired by Greek tzatziki and Indian raita. If you like a bit of spice, try adding toasted cumin seeds or a little cayenne pepper

Whip up homemade taramasalata instead of using shop-bought. It's easier than you might think and is a great addition to a grazing platter

Serve this moreish cheesy dip with tortilla chips, hunks of bread and crudités. It's perfect for a Christmas buffet or party

A platter packed with veg perfect for entertaining health-conscious guests

Enjoy tzatziki both as a dip or a sauce to go alongside barbecued meats. A small shop-bought tub is never enough, and it's so easy to make your own

Avoid waste and enjoy a filling snack by using leftover sweet potatoes in this hummus recipe – it has a spicy kick thanks to smoked paprika and chilli flakes

This creamy, rich vegan hummus is made using just five ingredients and is ready in 10 minutes. Serve with crunchy seasonal veg or warm pitta breads

Serve this smoky, chunky veg gumbo dip with Tom Kerridge's Southern-fried prawns. It makes an excellent condiment for an American-themed platter

Add a little more oil to this smashed cannellini bean dip, if you prefer – the more you add, the silkier it becomes

Turn oily fish into a scoopable dip for a great way to encourage kids to eat more of it. Oily fish, such as mackerel, is full of healthy omega-3 fatty acids

Beat hunger pangs with this vegan avocado and cannellini bean dip. Serve with crudités and crackers as a snack, light lunch or as part of a picnic

Just blitz cashews, coconut and curry spices for an easy vegan dip that's perfect for any party table. Serve with chicken skewers or fluffy naan bread

A Spanish tomato dip with smoky paprika and a drizzle of sherry vinegar. A great vegan addition to the picnic platter

Serve this thick, moreish dip of roasted courgettes and Greek yogurt with crudités or flatbread as part of a Lebanese meze spread

Roast squash with the skin on then blitz it to create an entirely different texture dip – and less food waste. Serve with salted crisps for scooping

A simple dip recipe that's low in fat and gluten-free. Refreshing mint and smooth ricotta make this a delectable veggie snack

Serve a Syrian-inspired red pepper and walnut dip as a side dish in a Middle Eastern feast. Top with whole walnuts and coriander and enjoy with flatbreads

Dill, chive or mint (or a combination of all three!) really work in this creamy cannellini dip - a healthy snack

A healthy and vibrant dip, flavoured with nigella seeds and cumin to serve with crudites or flatbreads - it works well in lunchboxes too