Three ways to spice up your feast using our winter spices & transform your kitchen into a festive wonderland with our winter spices!
Festive warm dips to delight your guests
As the holiday season draws near, it’s time to start thinking about the perfect appetizers to serve at your gatherings. Warm dips are the ultimate comfort food, providing rich, creamy, and savoury flavours that will keep everyone coming back for more! Here are a few Spoon & Pinch winter spices festive favourites to add to your menu this year:
- Warm tomato & onion dip
This warm tomato garlic dip is a flavour explosion! It’s a rich and comforting dip with a perfect balance of savoury and slightly tangy flavours. Very easy to make and is the perfect appertizer for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy night in or a party with friends.
Here are some suggestions on what to serve with this delicious dip:
- Crusty bread: Warm crusty bread is the classic choice for dipping into this flavourful sauce. Buy a crusty loaf and toast off, or use a bake-off loaf or alternatively make your own by following the Spoon & Pinch basic white bread recipe. To make into a crusty loaf, when it comes to cooking, raise the oven temperature to 200 degrees, put a bowl of boiling water in the bottom of the oven and bake your oven slightly longer than usual. This will give you a great crust!
- Tortilla chips: For a more casual and fun option, tortilla chips are a great way to enjoy this dip
- Vegetables: For a healthier option, serve with fresh winter vegetables like celery and carrot sticks, and bell pepper slices.
- Warm, soft dinner rolls made using the same flavouring as the dip. Find the recipe here.
With its versatility and delicious flavour, this warm tomato garlic dip is sure to be a hit with everyone!… you will need a pot of Spoon & Pinch tomato & garlic flavouring, then simply follow this recipe.
2. Warm cheese, herb & onion dip
This classic warm dip is always a crowd-pleaser. Creamy and cheesy with just the right amount of tang from the herbs, it’s a comfort food favourite perfect for a cozy night or a festive gathering. It’s a delightful blend of melted cheese, tangy onioin and aromatic herbs. Serve it with one of the options from above, or toasted pita chips, or crispy bread sticks (Grisini).
All you need a pot of Spoon & Pinch cheese & herb flavouring, then simply follow the recipe for this delicious recipe.
3. Warm sweet ‘n spice dip
Indulge in the cozy flavours of the holiday season with a warm cinnamon/speculoos style dip. Make up a creamy, spiced delight that’s perfect for sharing with friends and family. A creamy and comforting treat packed with the warm spices of traditional speculaas: cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and cloves. Each spoonful will offer a delightful blend of sweet and spicy, perfect for dipping fresh fruit, cookies or bread.
Simple mix a 250g tub of cream cheese (at room temperature) along with some powdered sugar to taste. Add 1 ½ a cup of whipped cream and 1 tablespoon of Spoon & Pinch sweet ‘n spice mix. Mix well together and adjust the taste as needed.
Sweet accompaniments:
- Biscuits: Butter biscuits are the perfect vehicle for this dip such as speculaas (Biscoff) or shortbread
- Apple slices: A crisp and refreshing contrast to the rich dip
- Pear slices: another delicious option that pairs well with the spices
- Waffle pieces: a fun and indulgent way to enjoy this dip
- Rice cakes: a lighter and healthier option for dipping.
Serve this warm and comforting dip alongside your favourite sweet treats for a truly indulgent moment during the festive season. You will need some of our winter spices for this dip: a pot of Spoon & Pinch sweet ‘n spice mix.
As the festive season approaches, let the warm, inviting aroma of winter spices fill your home. By incorporating these flavorful ingredients into your baking, you can create delicious treats that will delight your senses. So, roll up your sleeves, preheat your oven and let the magic of winter spices transform your kitchen into a festive wonderland!
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