Greek Olive Dip Food

TRADITIONAL GREEK SKORDALIA (GARLIC AND POTATO DIP)

Steps:

• Peel the potatoes cut in cubes and boil in water until soft, about 15 -20 minutes
• Once boiled, strain and mix with a hand mixer or potato masher until somewhat smooth.
• In a food processor process the garlic cloves with a bit of salt, and a few drops of olive oil until it is a paste.
• Add ½ of the olive oil in the food processor and continue mixing.
• Add the garlic paste to the potato and mix with a wooden spoon.
• Add the rest of the olive oil gradually, in a steady stream mixing until oil is absorbed.
• Add a bit of red wine vinegar for taste, mix well.

3 EASY, DELICIOUS HOMEMADE HUMMUS RECIPES

Steps:

• When making a homemade hummus recipe, what really makes a difference is the order that you add the ingredients.
• For this hummus recipe, start by adding the tahini and lemon juice in a food processor or blender and pulse for about 1 minute, until thick and light in colour. Then the chickpeas go in. Process the mixture, until the chickpeas are minced.
• Lots of hummus recipes require to remove the skins from the chickpeas. Although this is not difficult it will certainly take some more time, but the truth is, having tested both ways, I am not sure that it is worth the trouble. If you have the time try it for yourself by gently pinching the chickpeas until the skin comes off.
• Add the minced garlic and pour in the olive oil a little bit at a time, whilst pulsing, like making mayonnaise. Blend until the oil is incorporated and the hummus mixture is smooth or coarsely pureed, depending on your preference.
• Season with salt and cumin and pour in 1-2 tbsps water, if the hummus is too thick. Pulse for 1 more minute. Done!
• To prepare this homemade hummus recipe with homemade tahini, start by making the tahini paste. You can either use the sesame seeds raw or roasted. Roasting the sesame seeds will make them easier to grind and your tahini will have better texture. But if you have a really good food processor use them raw as tahini made from raw sesame is lower in fat. Place the sesame seeds on a large baking tray and roast them for about 5 minutes, until fragrant and glossy. Sesame seeds can burn very quickly, so make sure to shake them frequently and be careful not to brown them.
• Place the sesame seeds in a food processor (fitted with a metal blade) and pour in the vegetable oil. Process for about 5 minutes until you have a smooth tahini paste. Don't forget to pulse for about 1 minute, scrape the seeds from the sides, pulse again and repeat until smooth. Add a little bit more oil if necessary to bring the paste to a thick pouring consistency.
• Continue preparing the hummus according to the basic recipe instructions.
• The best part with tahini paste is that it can be stored for several months, so store the rest in an air tight container in the refrigerator and have it ready for next time!
• To prepare this version of homemade hummus recipe without tahini, place the garlic in a food processor and mince.
• Add the chickpeas and lemon juice and pulse until the chickpeas are minced. Pour in the olive oil a little bit at a time, whilst pulsing, like making mayonnaise. Blend until the oil is incorporated and the hummus mixture is smooth or coarsely pureed, depending on your preference.
• Season with salt and cumin and pour in the water, whilst mixing. Add the water gradually and check the texture of the hummus. If your hummus is creamy and liquid enough for your taste, don't use all the water.
• Check the seasonings and adjust as you like.

3 INGREDIENT OLIVE DIP

Steps:

• With a fork mix the cream cheese and mayo together.
• Stir in olives and any other ingredients.
• Chill for at least 1 hour.

GREEK OLIVE TAPENADE

Steps:

• In a food processor, pulse olives with garlic until finely chopped. Add oil and parsley; pulse until combined. Serve with toasted baguette slices.

OLIVE DIP

Steps:

• Chill a serving bowl in the freezer while you make the salsa. In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped green chiles, onion, green olives, and black olives. Lightly mix in the Cheddar cheese and tomatoes; season to taste with garlic salt and black pepper. If desired, mix in a little bit of the olive brine. Serve in the chilled bowl.

GREEK FETA AND OLIVE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a food processor, place the feta cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes and oregano. Using the pulse setting, blend the mixture until smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl. Blend in the olives by hand or with a spoon. Refrigerate until serving.

KALAMATA OLIVE TAPENADE (SPREAD OR DIP)

Steps:

• Add garlic to food processor, blend until minced. Add remaining ingredients except olive oil. Blend until smooth, adding olive oil slowly while the blade is running.
• Adjust ingredients to your liking - Additional pine nuts, parsley or pitted canned black olives will make it less salty and intense in flavor, while additional oil will increase the creaminess. You can also use other fresh herbs such as sage or basil.
• Serve at room temperature.

GREEN OLIVE DIP

Steps:

• Combine the cream cheese and mayonnaise in the bowl of a food processor and mix until thoroughly combined.
• Add the onion powder and garlic powder to taste (adjust as necessary)
• Add the green olives and mix thoroughly..
• Start with one tablespoon and add additional olive brine as needed to get dip to the desired consistency.

GREEK 7 LAYER DIP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine yogurt, garlic, dill, lemon juice, salt and freshly ground pepper. Set aside.
• In an 8"x8" or 7" x 11"glass dish, layer the hummus, yogurt mixture, red onion, cucumber, tomatoes, feta and olives.
• Serve with whole grain pita chips or baked corn chips.

GREEK OLIVE DIP

Steps:

• Peel garlic and place in food processor with cream cheese, process until blended thoroughly.
• Add feta, red wine vinegar, and pepper, process until smooth.
• Stir in olives and pepper by hand.
• Chill 2-4 hours.

OLIVE DIP

Steps:

• Mix together the cream cheese and sour cream using a mixer on medium speed.
• Stir in the remaining ingredients until well combined.
• Chill covered in the refrigerator for at least an hour, but preferably several.

EASY GREEK FETA DIP

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 teaspoon of Greek seasoning and the balsamic vinegar. Add chopped tomatoes and toss to coat well.
• Place the tomatoes in a serving dish, then crumble the feta cheese over top. Sprinkle with the green onions. Toss gently to combine. Sprinkle with remaining Greek seasoning and drizzle with additional olive oil, if desired. Top with fresh chopped parsley.
• Serve with pita bread, pita chips or baguette slices.

GREEK SPICY FETA CHEESE DIP - KOPANISTI

Steps:

• Place feta cheese in the center of a baking sheet.
• Cut the red reppers and place on the same baking sheet around the feta cheese.
• Season and rub the feta cheese with olive oil and spices - Paprika, Garlic Powder, Ground Cayenne Pepper.
• Rub the peppers in the remaining olive oil.
• Bake for 20 minutes at 375F.
• Remove the baking sheet from the oven. Place the baked feta cheese in the food processor and the red peppers in a bowl. Place a lid or plate on top of the bowl for 10 minutes.
• Peel the skins off of the red peppers and add them to the food processor with the feta cheese.
• Add the rest of your ingredients to the food processor: Olive Oil, Fresh Garlic, Red Pepper Flakes, and Lemon Juice. - Mix the ingredients together until combined.