Make homemade dips and spreads for your picnic charcuterie board?

Dip into deliciousness! Learn how to whip up homemade dips and spreads that will take your picnic charcuterie board to the next level. From creamy hummus to zesty spreads, we've got the recipes that will make your taste buds dance. Get ready for dip perfection!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, make homemade dips and spreads for your Picnic Charcuterie Board. Items include: cooked chickpeas garlic tahini lemon juice olive oil cumin paprika salt pepper cream cheese shredded Parmesan cheese fresh herbs garlic (minced) pinch of salt and pepper

cooked chickpeas 2 cups
garlic 2 cloves
tahini 1/4 cup
lemon juice 2 tablespoons
olive oil 2 tablespoons
cumin 1/2 teaspoon
paprika 1/2 teaspoon
salt to taste
pepper to taste
cream cheese 8 ounces
shredded Parmesan cheese 1/4 cup
fresh herbs 1/4 cup
garlic (minced) 1 clove
pinch of salt and pepper to taste

Take note
Be sure to follow any food safety guidelines and keep perishable ingredients refrigerated until ready to serve. Also, watch out for double dippers!

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Hummus with a Twist

Start by gathering your ingredients: 2 cups of cooked chickpeas, 2 cloves of garlic, 1/4 cup of tahini, 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon of cumin, 1/2 teaspoon of paprika, and salt and pepper to taste. In a food processor, blend the chickpeas, garlic, tahini, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, paprika, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy. If needed, add a splash of water to reach your desired consistency.

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Herby Cheese Spread

For this delightful spread, you'll need 8 ounces of cream cheese, 1/4 cup of shredded Parmesan cheese, 1/4 cup of chopped fresh herbs (such as basil, parsley, and chives), 1 clove of garlic (minced), and a pinch of salt and pepper. In a bowl, mix together the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, chopped herbs, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until well combined. Feel free to adjust the herb quantities to your taste. Bonus tip: Spread this on crusty bread for an instant flavor explosion!