Well, I guess it is official.
Now that Mother's Day and Cinco de Mayo are behind us it's time to gear up for graduation season and Memorial Day.
Man, May is sure a busy month. Our lives are a bit calmer these days, but I do love remembering the college graduations.
Bittersweet memories that seem so far away, even though it's just been 5 years.
Wow-they have come a long way and I continue to be so proud of them.
Mother's Day found us both frolicking in the yard. HAH HAH!
Manservant was busy painting my folly and now is considering an opening on Memorial Day, though he did manage to provide a soft opening for me Sunday night.
Yes, this crazy man managed to send me off at 8PM to pick up dinner at 5 Guys while he quickly showered, and set up a very romantic setting in my new, though unfinished folly.
Complete with candlelight and a newly painted table on a cute new rug with a vintage picnic basket and ice chest filled with ginger beer and mezcal, he set up a delightful little scene.
He even had a fire burning in a new fire pit down below, and a blanket waiting to keep me warm.
Of course it all sounds great except that he was on the phone with his mother during our fast food dinner.
Well, nothing can be perfect-but it was still very good.
He told me about the rest of his vision to finish this she cave off, and I must say it is quite visionary!
Can't wait to share photos on what I hope will happen very soon...
As I'm hoping to have a GRAND OPENING on Memorial Day, I thought I would share one of my easy Greek dip recipes that are marvelous for a crowd.
I quickly made this to take to an event and just grabbed a few photos before I left.
It turned out to be popular, so I decided to bestow this layer dip upon you!
No cooking, no recipe set in stone, just a few ingredients that are quite popular right now.
Served with pita chips or flatbread or even more veggies, this dip is not only good for you, it tastes good, too.
More Great Crowd Pleasers:
Recipe
Greek Dip Recipes with Hummus and Tzatziki
- Prep Time: 20 Minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 10-15 Servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Cuisine: Greek
Description
This easy layered dip made with prepared food from the grocery is our little secret. This Greek dip is amazing!
Ingredients
32 oz container of hummus
15 oz can of garbanzos, drained and dried
8 oz container ot tzatziki
Za'atar, Oregano, Dried Thyme, Sumac
European Cucumbers, sliced thin, peeled and quartered
Mini tomatoes, all shapes and sizes, cut, quartered, sliced-however you want
Bermuda onion, finely diced ½ to a ½ cup
Feta Cheese, crumbled
Pine Nuts, a small handful
Chopped Italian Parsley and Mint
Aleppo Pepper, Urfa Peppers for sprinkling or dried chili flakes
Dressing for drizzling on top:
3 T tahini
4 T olive oil
Optional: artichoke hearts, olives, capers,
1 T lemon juice
Instructions
On a large platter spread hummus to cover.
Sprinkle with drained garbanzos. Spread with tzatziki. Sprinkle liberally with seasonings. Sprinkle tomatoes around platter. Throw on some cucumbers and Bermuda onion. Sprinkle on the feta. Sprinkle with pine nuts-brown them in oil if you'd like. Give a good dash of pepper on top and chili flakes. Toss on some fresh herbs such as Italian parsley and mint.
Make the tahini, olive oil, lemon juice drizzle by whisking together. Drizzle over top of platter.
You have accomplished your mission. You have now made a crowd of people very happy.
Serve with fresh pita, flatbread or pita chips or more veggies.
Notes
The most important thing about this dip is to make it your own. Use what's in the fridge and add something I may have forgotten.
mjskit says
How on earth did I miss this!? What a beautiful dip/dinner and that combo of flavor must be absolutely fabulous! Would love to be dipping a wedge of pita in it right now. I'm so hungry.
Anna and Liz Recipes says
THis looks amazing! We love hummus dips and tzatziki too! SO sunny, I made tzatziki sauce for the first time the other day and just posted the recipe today. Have a wonderful Memorial Day weekend! xo Anna and Liz
Sippity Sup says
Layer so deep and delicious I wouldn't mind having to dig myself out! GREG
Beth says
Your dip looks yummy. Can't wait to see photos of your brand new folly!
Ritu Ahuja says
Wow!! this looks awesome. Everything is super tempting and delicious. I wish I could have a bite 🙂
Marcie Flavor the Moments says
I'm a huge fan of all things Mediterranean so I'm loving this dip!
Denise Browning says
All the good stuff in the same plate... a real Greek celebration of flavors.
Jeff says
I love this layer dip! It's something I've never made before, but the kind of thing I've ordered in restauarants many, many times. Thanks for the recipe!
The-FoodTrotter says
I love both tzatziki and hummus! This is the mother of all the appetizers! 😉
Amira says
Such a romantic man you have 🙂 can't wait to see your folly too. This dip looks gorgeous, perfect for summer, actually any time of the year.
Juliana says
Oh Abbe, this dip is so pretty and it sure looks super delicious with all the layers of goodness...great for entertaining...
Have a wonderful weekend 🙂
Alida@mylittleitaliankitchen says
What a delicious recipe with lots of colours! It makes me so hungry!
HADIA ZEBIB says
Looks so good, and I love the presentation as well!
SavoringTime in the Kitchen says
What a great recipe for summer entertaining, Abbe! I can't wait to try it!
Lynn Vining says
I love this one! All the flavors and especially with the tzatziki! It is one of my flavorites! (I made up a new word! ) LOL
The Black Peppercorn says
This looks incredible!!
pamela (brooklynfarmgirl) says
I love hummus,this looks so tasty! 🙂
La Difference says
Totally delicious, hummus has to be one of the best foods ever invented in my eyes... this looks perfection ♥
GiGi Eats Celebrities says
I AM SUCH A GEEK FOR GREEK! You have NOOOOO idea!
Sue/the view from great island says
This looks gorgeous, healthy, and sooooo delicious, and I can't WAIT to see your she-cave!!
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says
Abbe, you are KILLING me with this! It's all my favorite things in one yummy dip :). I can't wait to see pics of the she-cave! Have a great weekend, my friend!
Ally says
What a simply divine dish, Abbe! I love all the layers of flavors and all the things that you can have w/it...I'm thinking simply grilled chicken and dollop a big spoon of this on top!! xo ~ally
Angie Schneider says
What a fantastic layer dip! I love both hummus and greek yoghurt...and this is so perfect with some fresh veggies and or fruit chips.
Cheri Savory Spoon says
Hi Abbe, first of all your dip sounds amazing, love all the different layers, Pinned! also your she-cave sounds pretty cool. How sweet of manservant to build it for you, can't wait to see pics.
Lavender and Lime (http://tandysinclair.com) says
Oh Abbe, I really like this. The best of a felafel in dip form 🙂
Liz Berg says
What a fabulous dip! I could have used this for my book club last week 🙂 So cute about your soft opening--looking forward to your post Memorial Day reveal!!! xo
Healthy World Cuisine says
We wish this plate had a diving board because we want to dive right in! May is madness month for events so it is great to have an easy a fun dip that this you can whip up in a jiffy! Pinning!
Healthy World Cuisine says
What a fabulous dip! I think I have everything in my fridge, pantry and spice drawer to make this and it is so refreshing! Lots of May events and this is definitely a winner!
Pam says
You crack me up, you're the best! Gota' love Manservant! Sounds like he tries to please everyone! Good grief, I can hardly wait to see the She Cave and wish I lived near you! Folly time fer sure!
Kitchen Riffs says
Lotta flavor in that dip! I could make an entire meal out of this. 🙂 Looking forward to seeing pictures of your folly!
mimi rippee says
This is really nice. I have a similar dip, but I love the tzatziki on top!!!