Simple Vegetable Dips

Simple Homemade Vegetable Dips recipes by SeasonWithSpice.com
“In 2012, I want to eat healthier foods.  I want to prepare more meals at home.  I want to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables.”

Just a few of your answers to the question we posed last week regarding food-related resolutions for 2012.  Easier said than done, right?  But more than reasonable with a little planning each week, and a little fun.

Spicy honey mustard dips and Dill dip by SeasonWithSpice.com

The best way to enjoy your daily dose of fresh vegetables with no fuss?  Dip them!

I love serving up a good mix of raw vegetables with simple, homemade dips that are absolutely delicious.  Just start with the wonderfully sweet flavor of honey and go from there.  Honey is a healthy and dynamic ingredient that complements and enhances a variety of dips.  Helping all of us keep to our resolution long past January.

I’m sharing three easy recipes here – a honey mustard in its simplest form (my favorite), a spicy honey whole grain Dijon mustard blend, and a quick dill dip to balance out the sweetness.  Try them all, have fun, and I wish every one of you success with your journey to a more healthy eating lifestyle in the New Year! 

Easy Vegetable Dips by SeasonWithSpice.com

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Simple Vegetable Dip recipes by Season with Spice

A. Easy Honey Mustard Dip
- Mix together 1 part honey with 2 parts French mustard, and top with freshly ground black pepper.

B. Spicy Honey Whole-Grain Mustard Dip
- Whisk the following ingredients together, then taste and make adjustments if necessary:

1/4 cup Greek-style plain yogurt or mayonnaise
1 1/2 tablespoon whole grain mustard
2 tablespoon raw honey
1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper or Ground Chipotle
1/2 tbsp olive oil
1/2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper to taste

C. Addicting Dill Dip
- Mix the following ingredients together, then taste and make adjustments if necessary:

1/4 cup Greek-style plain yogurt or sour cream
1 tbsp Dried Dill Weed
1 tsp Ground Yellow Mustard
Pinch of salt
1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
A squeeze of lemon juice

Notes:
1. Serve the dips with raw vegetables such as cucumber, broccoli, cauliflower, carrot, bell pepper, cherry tomato, radish, etc.
2. You can also use the honey mustard dips as a salad dressing or as a sauce for sandwiches.