“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.
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!
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.
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.
