“In 2012, I want to eat healthier foods. I want to prepare more meals at home. I want to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables.”
Just a few of your answers to the question we posed last week regarding food-related resolutions for 2012. Easier said than done, right? But more than reasonable with a little planning each week, and a little fun.
The best way to enjoy your daily dose of fresh vegetables with no fuss? Dip them!
I love serving up a good mix of raw vegetables with simple, homemade dips that are absolutely delicious. Just start with the wonderfully sweet flavor of honey and go from there. Honey is a healthy and dynamic ingredient that complements and enhances a variety of dips. Helping all of us keep to our resolution long past January.
I’m sharing three easy recipes here – a honey mustard in its simplest form (my favorite), a spicy honey whole grain Dijon mustard blend, and a quick dill dip to balance out the sweetness. Try them all, have fun, and I wish every one of you success with your journey to a more healthy eating lifestyle in the New Year!
Simple Vegetable Dip recipes
Ingredients
For the easy honey mustard dip:
- 1 part honey
- 2 parts French mustard
- freshly ground black pepper
For the spicy honey whole-grain mustard dip:
- 1/4 cup Greek-style plain yogurt or mayonnaise
- 1 1/2 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 2 tablespoon raw honey
- 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper or Ground Chipotle
- 1/2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
For the addicting dill dip:
- 1/4 cup Greek-style plain yogurt or sour cream
- 1 tbsp Dried Dill Weed
- 1 tsp Ground Yellow Mustard
- Pinch of salt
- 1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
- A squeeze of lemon juice
Instructions
Easy Honey Mustard Dip:
- Mix together 1 part honey with 2 parts French mustard, and top with freshly ground black pepper.
Spicy Honey Whole-Grain Mustard Dip:
- Whisk the ingredients together, then taste and make adjustments if necessary.
Addicting Dill Dip:
- Mix the ingredients together, then taste and make adjustments if necessary.