Get the party started with one of these deliciously easy dip recipes! Whether you like your dip rich and cheesy or on the lighter side, we've got plenty of recipes to suit every taste.

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Cheese dip

This crowd-pleasing queso is perfect for watching football, or any time you need a dish to bring to a party.

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Avocado-corn salsa

This colourful salsa comes together in a snap with avocado, frozen corn and ripe tomato.

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Artichoke-amole

Part guacamole, part artichoke dip, part tapenade, this creamy green spread is 100 percent tasty - and surprisingly healthy to boot!

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Taco ranch dip

Kids will love to dunk both corn chips and veggies in this simple ranch-style dip with a Tex-Mex twist.

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Seven-layer dip

This is an unabashed and lavish layered party dip that is a riot of colours and flavors. It looks stunning served in a deep glass dish.

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Pico de gallo

Love fresh salsa? So does Gwyneth Paltrow! Try her fresh and tangy recipe.

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Hummus and spicy garlic chickpeas

This tasty starter combines ceci all’aglio (chickpeas with garlic), a traditional dish from Calabria, and hummus bi tahini, the ubiquitous dip or spr

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Mediterranean feta dip

Mix things up with a quick-blended feta cheese dip, punched up with fresh garlic and basil.

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Crushed pea and parmesan dip

Fresh peas taste so mild and sweet that children will love this dip - once they get past the green colour.

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Pineapple salsa

Just zingy enough for adults to enjoy but fruity and sweet enough to satisfy kids, this salsa is great with chips and makes a terrific topping for grilled chicken or fish.

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Sundried tomato and bean dip

Traditional white bean dip gets a burst of flavour and a bright orange hue from oil-packed sundried tomatoes.

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White bean dip

Sick of hummus? Try this creamy and flavourful white bean dip instead. If you don't have fresh rosemary, leave it out - dried won't work.

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Baba ganoush

Roasted aubergine gives this creamy dip a hint of smokiness.

Go to recipe for baba ganoush

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Herbed cottage cheese dip

Just because you're watching your calories doesn't mean you have to skip the crisps and dip.

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Red pepper and walnut dip

Break out your food processor for this chunky mix of red peppers, onions and walnuts.

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Dill and fava bean dip

Make this dip in the spring, when fava beans are in season.

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Zesty bean dip & crisps 

Stirring salsa into versatile canned refried beans makes a quick and healthy bean dip.

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Ranch dip & crunchy vegetables

Adults and kids alike love the tanginess of this ranch-style dip.

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Creamy garlic dip with garlic toasts

A trip to the oven takes the edge off a large amount of raw garlic, making it sweet and caramelised.

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Hot spinach dip

This rich, creamy dip can be assembled through step two up to three days ahead, then covered and refrigerated; it can also be served as a side dish.