Dear fellow food-lover,

You could  travel around the Mediterranean  and joyfully exist on dips and spreads alone! Made from legumes, vegetables, yogurt, cheese, and even fish and meat, there are so many hearty and healthy dip options.

Happy cooking from the team at Oldways!
Diversify your dips with these ideas from the Mediterranean. Known as mezze, small plates and dips are often the basis of family dinners and celebration meals.
With olive oil, artichoke hearts, fresh lemon juice, and green onions, this Mediterranean spin on crab salad is lighter and tastier. Serve with pita chips or sliced vegetables at your next holiday party.

Recipe and photo courtesy Dish on Fish
This classic Greek dip gets its creaminess from mashed potatoes and whole wheat bread, with plenty of flavor from garlic, lemon, and almonds.

An Oldways recipe and photo from Aglaia Kremezi
Make this aromatic spice blend—made with sesame, cumin, and hazelnuts—at home, then mix with extra virgin olive oil to form a paste. This makes the perfect dip for bread before the meal.

An Oldways recipe and photo from Claudia Roden
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