Do you serve a dips course? There's nothing tastier than putting a perfect spread on a slice of warm, delicious challah.
Some people have been doing it for years. Others have recently discovered its wonders.
Gone are the days of appetizers feeling like too much effort. With dips and spreads, it couldn't be easier to please the whole table. Eat them with challah, pretzels, veggies, a spoon... the possibilities are endless! Sure, you might not be hungry for the rest of the meal, but hey, that's what leftovers are for!
Happy dipping!
Batsheva Kanter
This dip is a nice alternative to hummus. It’s delicious spread on a cracker or as a dip for vegetables.
...read moreYussi Weisz
This is Yussi’s newest homemade dip for Shabbat. It’s full of cherry tomatoes and garlic and delicious served warm with challah. Enjoy! For more Heimish recipes, watch
...read moreSina Mizrahi
This is a wonderful grilled eggplant dip with harissa, a terrific spice profile, and no mayo. Perfect for spice and eggplant lovers. For more flavorful salatim and dips,
...read moreSina Mizrahi
An incredible jalapeno dip with really special flavor from the garlic and zaatar blend. For more flavorful salatim and dips, see Sina’s article HERE.
...read moreAdina Silberman
This dip is so easy to make and can be eaten on so many occasions. Serve with challah on Shabbat or with breakfast during the week – it
...read more
Michal Frischman
We love a variety of dips, but for Pesach I like to just pick two or three of my favorites and make a big enough batch to last.
...read moreMolly Hagler
I’m a very big dip person. Every shabbos, there’s at least one dip on the table served with Challah. While I tend to lean towards mayo-based dips, I
...read moreChavi Feldman
You can choose from two versions of additions to your hummus. If you’re making the mushroom version, remove the mixture from the food processor after making the hummus
...read more
Orly Ziv
I learned this recipe in a cooking class and it turned out to be a very successful dish with a surprising flavor combination. It is a wonderful use
...read more
Esty Wolbe
Watch Esty create this dip in a flash, here!
...read more
Dining In
Spice lovers will be familiar with this spicy Turkish pepper and tomato dip, but did you know it was super simple to make on your own at home?
...read more
Sara Goldstein
A super smooth and creamy avocado spread that’s a nice change from chunky guac. Serve this alongside our burger to transform your summer BBQ, or even just a
...read moreGil Marks
The Romans, like many Ancient Mediterranean cultures, made a paste from olives, seasoned with vinegar and herbs (including cilantro, fennel, and mint) called epityrum. In this tradition is
...read moreZehava Krohn
Don’t start dipping. This isn’t a dip, it’s a spread. Take a knife and spread a thin layer over your hot slice of challah. You only need a
...read moreAvigail Maizlik
Olive and pepper like you’ve never met before. The contrast of the peppers and the olives complement each other fantastically. You’ll be making lots of this dip.
...read more
Rabbi Hanoch Hecht
This spicy jalapeno dip was featured on the Food Network when I competed on it and got rave reviews from the judges. It’s a staple in our home
...read moreElizabeth Kurtz
Serve with vegetable crudite, crackers, alongside tuna, or on top of grilled salmon.
...read more
Brynie Greisman
I first tasted this dip at my sister Esther’s house, and I was hooked. When it’s in the oven, the heavenly aroma permeates the house, and often family
...read moreNorene Gilletz
This spread is absolutely addictive! You can make it in advance, as it keeps about two weeks in the refrigerator. It freezes well for up to two months.
...read more
Rabbi Hanoch Hecht
On Shabbos, we serve our homemade challah hot. Before Shabbos we wrap the challah 80 percent (avoiding full wrapping for halachic reasons) and place in the oven so it’s
...read moreNechama Norman
My mother’s good friend, Mrs. Judy H., is a health-conscious cook. But here’s how she is different from many other health-conscious cooks: Her food actually tastes really, really
...read moreChef Zissie
Chef Zissie has prepared the ultimate BBQ/Picnic menu – everything BUT the BBQ! These are the ultimate side dishes that will turn your BBQ from generic to AMAZING!
...read moreSina Mizrahi
Red lentils are a great source of protein, fiber, and B vitamins. This dip is a less traditional way of eating lentils, and yields a smooth and creamy
...read more
Estee Kafra
It’s herb season again, and I have an abundance of flat-leaf Italian parsley. I added some to my favorite tehina dip for this tasty and colorful dip that
...read more
Brynie Greisman
My friend Ellen Cornfeld, who gives workshops in vegetarian cooking and is a food coach, shared this recipe with me. The tofu is completely camouflaged here and the
...read moreSina Mizrahi
Packed with health benefits and bursting with flavor, this vibrantly colored dip has the perfect creamy texture. It’s a delightful twist on the typical hummus.
...read moreAlexandra Zohn
This is a great addition to any crudite platter.
...read moreBrynie Greisman
This spread beats hummus any day. Firstly, it’s much lower in fat, has no preservatives or additives, and tastes positively delicious. Even the photographer and stylist thought so!
...read moreAvigail Maizlik
Everyone loves a good “guac.” Before you get fancy, go back to the foundations with this basic guacamole, and enjoy!
...read moreKim Kushner
This is a smoky but sweet eggplant dip probably unlike any you’ve tasted before. If you have a gas stove, I recommend charring the eggplant directly on the
...read more
Nitra Ladies Auxiliary
Serve this spicy tomato dip with your choice of challah, pita bread, crackers, or chips.
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Do you serve a dips course? There's nothing tastier than putting a perfect spread on a slice of warm, delicious challah.
Some people have been doing it for years. Others have recently discovered its wonders.
Gone are the days of appetizers feeling like too much effort. With dips and spreads, it couldn't be easier to please the whole table. Eat them with challah, pretzels, veggies, a spoon... the possibilities are endless! Sure, you might not be hungry for the rest of the meal, but hey, that's what leftovers are for!
Happy dipping!

Batsheva Kanter
This dip is a nice alternative to hummus. It’s delicious spread on a cracker or as a dip for vegetables.
...read more
Yussi Weisz
This is Yussi’s newest homemade dip for Shabbat. It’s full of cherry tomatoes and garlic and delicious served warm with challah. Enjoy! For more Heimish recipes, watch
...read more
Sina Mizrahi
This is a wonderful grilled eggplant dip with harissa, a terrific spice profile, and no mayo. Perfect for spice and eggplant lovers. For more flavorful salatim and dips,
...read more
Sina Mizrahi
An incredible jalapeno dip with really special flavor from the garlic and zaatar blend. For more flavorful salatim and dips, see Sina’s article HERE.
...read more
Adina Silberman
This dip is so easy to make and can be eaten on so many occasions. Serve with challah on Shabbat or with breakfast during the week – it
...read more
Michal Frischman
We love a variety of dips, but for Pesach I like to just pick two or three of my favorites and make a big enough batch to last.
...read more
Molly Hagler
I’m a very big dip person. Every shabbos, there’s at least one dip on the table served with Challah. While I tend to lean towards mayo-based dips, I
...read more
Chavi Feldman
You can choose from two versions of additions to your hummus. If you’re making the mushroom version, remove the mixture from the food processor after making the hummus
...read more
Orly Ziv
I learned this recipe in a cooking class and it turned out to be a very successful dish with a surprising flavor combination. It is a wonderful use
...read more
Esty Wolbe
Watch Esty create this dip in a flash, here!
...read more
Dining In
Spice lovers will be familiar with this spicy Turkish pepper and tomato dip, but did you know it was super simple to make on your own at home?
...read more
Sara Goldstein
A super smooth and creamy avocado spread that’s a nice change from chunky guac. Serve this alongside our burger to transform your summer BBQ, or even just a
...read more
Gil Marks
The Romans, like many Ancient Mediterranean cultures, made a paste from olives, seasoned with vinegar and herbs (including cilantro, fennel, and mint) called epityrum. In this tradition is
...read more
Zehava Krohn
Don’t start dipping. This isn’t a dip, it’s a spread. Take a knife and spread a thin layer over your hot slice of challah. You only need a
...read more
Avigail Maizlik
Olive and pepper like you’ve never met before. The contrast of the peppers and the olives complement each other fantastically. You’ll be making lots of this dip.
...read more
Rabbi Hanoch Hecht
This spicy jalapeno dip was featured on the Food Network when I competed on it and got rave reviews from the judges. It’s a staple in our home
...read more
Elizabeth Kurtz
Serve with vegetable crudite, crackers, alongside tuna, or on top of grilled salmon.
...read more
Brynie Greisman
I first tasted this dip at my sister Esther’s house, and I was hooked. When it’s in the oven, the heavenly aroma permeates the house, and often family
...read more
Norene Gilletz
This spread is absolutely addictive! You can make it in advance, as it keeps about two weeks in the refrigerator. It freezes well for up to two months.
...read more
Rabbi Hanoch Hecht
On Shabbos, we serve our homemade challah hot. Before Shabbos we wrap the challah 80 percent (avoiding full wrapping for halachic reasons) and place in the oven so it’s
...read more
Nechama Norman
My mother’s good friend, Mrs. Judy H., is a health-conscious cook. But here’s how she is different from many other health-conscious cooks: Her food actually tastes really, really
...read more
Chef Zissie
Chef Zissie has prepared the ultimate BBQ/Picnic menu – everything BUT the BBQ! These are the ultimate side dishes that will turn your BBQ from generic to AMAZING!
...read more
Sina Mizrahi
Red lentils are a great source of protein, fiber, and B vitamins. This dip is a less traditional way of eating lentils, and yields a smooth and creamy
...read more
Estee Kafra
It’s herb season again, and I have an abundance of flat-leaf Italian parsley. I added some to my favorite tehina dip for this tasty and colorful dip that
...read more
Brynie Greisman
My friend Ellen Cornfeld, who gives workshops in vegetarian cooking and is a food coach, shared this recipe with me. The tofu is completely camouflaged here and the
...read more
Sina Mizrahi
Packed with health benefits and bursting with flavor, this vibrantly colored dip has the perfect creamy texture. It’s a delightful twist on the typical hummus.
...read moreAlexandra Zohn
This is a great addition to any crudite platter.
...read more
Brynie Greisman
This spread beats hummus any day. Firstly, it’s much lower in fat, has no preservatives or additives, and tastes positively delicious. Even the photographer and stylist thought so!
...read more
Avigail Maizlik
Everyone loves a good “guac.” Before you get fancy, go back to the foundations with this basic guacamole, and enjoy!
...read more
Kim Kushner
This is a smoky but sweet eggplant dip probably unlike any you’ve tasted before. If you have a gas stove, I recommend charring the eggplant directly on the
...read more
Nitra Ladies Auxiliary
Serve this spicy tomato dip with your choice of challah, pita bread, crackers, or chips.
...read more
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