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"This is a favorite with Italian-style grub.The recipe comes from Carrabba's Restaurant. They serve the spices on a small plate and the waiter adds olive oil, then you are set to dip your bread. YUM YUM! TIP: Chop all spices in small chopper and store them in a small container in the refrigerator, since a little goes a long way -- that way you can..."

Ingredients: dried oregano, dried thyme...

"This stuff is addicting!! I serve salsa with broken pieces of bread or crackers. You may toss it with pasta or put on a salad, the possibilities are endless. I'm often asked to make it for parties because most people just adore this dip. -ADDED: I just recently discovered that this is Michael Chiarello's recipe & here all this time I thought..."

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, extra virgin olive oil...

"This is a simple, flavorful appetizer. Try adding chopped spinach for a tasty variation."

Ingredients: dried basil, French bread...

"Description taken from Giada De Laurentiis' Everyday Italian:
"This dip is the Italian version of hummus, and in my opinion it's smoother and tastier. This is a staple antipasto with I'm entertaining. The pita chips aren't Italian, but they work really well with this dip."

We really enjoy this recipe at..."

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, dried oregano...

"I came up with this one day when my husband refused to eat bottled dressing any longer. We are huge salad fans and this dressing is now the house favorite. This also doubles for a nice marinade on chicken breasts or pork tenderloin."

Ingredients: dried basil, dried oregano...

"This is a simple, versatile tapenade. It is best on warm focaccia or toasted slices of baguette, spread in a very thin layer. It is also terrific on sandwiches. Spread it on the inside of the bread before you make a grilled cheese (best w/cheddar) or a fresh mozzarella and tomato sandwich. It's also a good dip for baby carrots or just about anything..."

Ingredients: fresh ground black pepper, fresh parsley...

Ingredients: cream cheese, marinated artichoke hearts...

"A combination of two of our favorite things....hummus and pesto. You can add extra pesto if you really like it, but I prefer a "lighter" taste in this dip"

Ingredients: garbanzo beans, tahini, lemons...

"Great do ahead recipe that's quick and tasty. Serve it with nice crusty Italian bread or some fennell that's been cut into long slices. Throw it together and forget about it until your guests arrive!"

Ingredients: fresh ground pepper, extra virgin olive oil...

"I wanted to use the four mix beans in something different and I thought I'd play with this. You can use this as a bruschetta top or a very nice spicy, chunky dip. The possibilities are endless.

Note:
The nutritional values below do not include the capsicum or three bean mix. The below includes everything.
Total Calories:..."

Ingredients: four-bean mix, garlic cloves...

"From Vegetarian Times September 2009."

Ingredients: parmesan cheese, garlic cloves...

"Great tasting sauce for pasta dishes or as a dipping sauce with corn chips, crackers or pita bread. This is a modified version of a pesto sauce made by Michael Chiarello for Pesto Smashed Potatoes. The basic changes I made were adding more garlic and substituting untoasted pistachios for the toasted pine nuts. Otherwise, the blanching and mixing..."

Ingredients: extra virgin olive oil, fresh basil...

"A nice change of pace to the signature chain restaurant appetizer"

Ingredients: fresh basil, fresh oregano...