So I already mentioned this dip when I wrote about the Whole Foods blogger event back in December, but it's so good, it's worth re-mentioning, this time with a recipe. The dip I'm referring to is the simple, tasty peppadew and goat cheese dip.
After trying the dip at the blogger event, I was hooked and knew I would be making it myself soon after. Last weekend, we had some friends over for dinner, and I started racking my brain and recipe supply for some appetizer ideas when the dip popped into my head. I knew I would be busy preparing dinner and dessert that day, so the dip was the perfect appetizer to make: It consists of only two ingredients -- seriously, just two -- and can be whipped up in a matter of minutes, though I do suggest making it ahead of time and refrigerating it to let the flavors meld.
The two ingredients are peppadews and goat cheese. Peppadews are spicy, sweet red peppers and can be found on the salad bar at Whole Foods or in jars over by roasted peppers, capers, and things of that sort. They come in hot or mild, but I like the mild because they have just enough of a kick for me.
Goat cheese is a creamy, slightly tangy cheese that works well in so many recipes -- dips, desserts, and main courses alike.
Peppadew And Goat Cheese Dip (inspired by Whole Foods blogger event)
Ingredients
8-ounce log of goat cheese
20 peppadews, chopped
Preparation
In bowl of stand mixer fitted with paddle attachment, beat goat cheese on low speed for about 1 minute. Toss in the chopped peppadews, and continue beating until combined. Scrape the dip into a serving dish, cover, and refrigerate until about 20 minutes before party time.
(You can also use a handheld mixer or even a rubber spatula to mix up the dip. Just leave the goat cheese out for a bit to soften first.)
Serve with pita chips.
Speaking of blogger events... is anyone attending the Boston Food Bloggers Launch Party tonight? If so, I'll see you there!
15 comments:
That looks like a delicious quick appetizer! I will be there tonite : )
What a great appetizer and good and easy makes it perfect!
This looks super easy and super tasty! I definitely want to give this a try!
I'll see you at lunch and the Boston Food Bloggers launch party tonight!
Rafe walked up behind me while I was reading and asked about peppadews. He wanted to know if they were real. He's such a weirdo.
DIdn't know you were going to the event tonight. I guess I'll see you there!! ;)
Yum! I love this dip and need to make it soon.
Easy is good! And anything with goat cheese is yummy. Thanks for the idea!
that dip was my favorite part of the whole foods event! i definitely need to recreate this soon.
see you tonight!
Yum. I love goat cheese. This looks great.
You made the peppadew dip! Loved that. See you tonight!
I just know this is divine, they sell a few cheeses here that already have peppadews and I can not resist them
So glad you recreated this dish. I am keeping it in mind for next time i have guests. the party should be a good time tonight. can't wait :)
Wow, this really does sound easy! And yet I'm sure it's not lacking on flavor.
I couldn't make the event tonight, but I'm so glad Boston Food Bloggers is making it easier to find other Boston Bloggers.
ooh, i have a jar of what i think are pepadews in my fridge... and you know how much i love goat cheese! yum. bet it'd be great on sandwiches, too :)
Oh I need to make this dip ASAP. Sounds amazing and so easy!
This dip was so tasty. Nice job recreating it at home!
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