Dip

Fleer's family enjoys indoor picnics with brandade (made here with a shortcut: smoked trout) and storebought fixings. "We just sit on the floor and chat and chew," he says.

You can find labneh at Middle Eastern markets and specialty food stores.or you can make your own.

Onions are loaded with umami flavor, as are anchovies, mushrooms, and Worcestershire sauce. Together, they make this dip especially hard to resist.

Borani is a Persian dip made with yogurt. The chioggia beets in this recipe give the dip a gorgeous hue.

Red pepper paste gives this garlic-free hummus its color and smoky-sweet flavor; find it in Middle Eastern markets or online.

"A serving of spinach disguised as dip and an excuse to eat pita chips? Sold!" —Dawn Perry, senior food editor

Cabbage is my new favorite vegetable chip—especially sprinkled with toasted caraway and dipped in yogurt.

This simple sauce goes well with spring rolls as a dipping sauce. Also, it makes a good marinade for seafood. I once served grilled trout marinated in this sauce to a friend who disliked fish—it completely changed his mind!

In defense of Velveeta: Its texture is supreme.

Fresh celery lightens this guacamole and adds some serious crunch.

Spruce up your fruit spread by adding this flavorful dip from CARNATION BREAKFAST ESSENTIALS®. Try this Vanilla-Cinnamon Fruit Dip recipe today!

Soft pretzels, sliced German sausages, pickled garden vegetables, and roasted Brussels sprouts can all be dipped in this oozy cheese sauce for one amusing wintertime party. Swiss Alpine-style cheeses are the best choice for fondue, given their earthy, robust flavor and excellent melting quality. Substitute any easy-melting cheese for the Gruyère found in this recipe. Raclette, Emmentaler, Cheddar, Fontina, and Gouda are all delicious choices, and can be blended for a more complex flavor.

A dip that proves collards don't have to be stewed for hours to be delicious.

Umami-loaded ingredients (tofu and miso) make this the most addictive ranch ever.