5 quick and easy dip recipes

Put 300g cooked, chopped beetroot, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tbsp natural yogurt, 4 tbsp tahini and some seasoning in a food processor and whizz to smooth. Stir in a handful of chopped dill to serve.

Avocado herb dip

Put 1 bunch of chopped spring onions, juice of a lime, 4 tbsp soured cream, 1 peeled, stoned and chunked avocado and a handful each of coriander and chives in a food processor. Whizz until smooth and sprinkle with hot sauce to serve.

Artichoke dip

Put 2 jars of drained artichoke hearts, 1 crushed garlic clove in a food processor with 3 tbsp oil from the jar and a squeeze of lemon juice. Whizz until smooth. Stir in 3 tbsp grated parmesan, drizzle with more oil and sprinkle with smoked paprika to serve.

Greek feta dip

Whizz 200g block of crumbled feta, 6 tbsp natural yogurt, juice of 1 lemon, and a pinch of cayenne in a food processor. Sprinkle over dried red chilli flakes to serve.

Moroccan pepper dip

Put 4 drained roasted red peppers from a jar, ½ crushed garlic clove, 50g toasted walnut halves, 2 tbsp harissa, 2 tbsp olive oil and the juice of a lemon in a food processor. Whizz until smooth.