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Other Dips to Serve at Greek Dinner Party?

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Start date Mar 17, 2023

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GreekGirlCooks

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I mentioned in a previous thread that I made taramasalata for a dinner party. I want to serve other dips or spreads. I am thinking three is a good number. I don't want to serve hummus - I want to do something different.

I was thinking tzatziki and one other. What do you suggest? I was thinking the one with eggplant or the Fava spread that I see sometimes in menus.

k_tsoukalas

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Kopanisti - a spicy feta dip - is a great choice, and so is Santorini fava dip.

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