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Rachel Thompson

Rachel Thompson is a home cook who has spent over 10 years making an unreasonable number of dips, appetizers, and party spreads — no culinary training, just a decade of trial and error and a reputation among friends for always being asked to "bring a dip." She focuses on approachable recipes that combine bold flavors with simple techniques, making entertaining at home accessible to everyone.

The Cast Iron Skillet I Use for Every Hot Dip I Make

Rachel Thompson · May 1, 2026
The Cast Iron Skillet I Use for Every Hot Dip I Make

It was a Saturday night in November, and I was elbow-deep in a spinach artichoke dip disaster. My ceramic baking dish had cracked — right in the oven, mid-party — and twenty hungry guests were staring at me like I’d…

Categories Cheesy Dips, Dip-Making Tools & Gear

“The Food Lab” Taught Me the Science Behind Perfect Queso

Rachel Thompson · April 30, 2026
"The Food Lab" Taught Me the Science Behind Perfect Queso

It was Super Bowl Sunday, forty-five minutes before kickoff, and my queso had broken. Completely, embarrassingly, grease-pooling-on-top broken. My friends were pulling into the driveway. The chips were already in the bowl. I was standing over a pot of what…

Categories Cheesy Dips, Cookbooks & Inspiration

The Ceramic Dip Bowl Set That Gets Compliments at Every Party

Rachel Thompson · April 28, 2026
The Ceramic Dip Bowl Set That Gets Compliments at Every Party

It was a Saturday afternoon, forty-five minutes before my friends arrived for game night. I had three dips ready — queso blanco, roasted garlic hummus, and a chunky guacamole — but zero serving situation to speak of. My mismatched bowls…

Categories Party Dips, Serving & Entertaining Tags dip presentation

I Tested Bamboo Serving Boards for Dip Spreads — Absolutely Worth the Hype

Rachel Thompson · April 27, 2026
I Tested Bamboo Serving Boards for Dip Spreads — Absolutely Worth the Hype

It started with a spinach artichoke dip disaster. My friend’s birthday party, thirty people crammed into a backyard, and me showing up with a beautiful warm dip in a ceramic bowl — and absolutely nowhere to put it. The folding…

Categories Party Dips, Serving & Entertaining

The Chip and Dip Server That Actually Holds Enough for a Real Party

Rachel Thompson · April 26, 2026
The Chip and Dip Server That Actually Holds Enough for a Real Party

It was a Saturday afternoon, and I was standing in my kitchen staring at a truly embarrassing situation. My spinach artichoke dip was bubbling in the oven. A giant batch of roasted red pepper hummus was chilling in the fridge….

Categories Serving & Entertaining, Tailgate & Stadium Dips

I Bought Silicone Spatulas Just for Dip-Making and I Am Never Going Back

Rachel Thompson · April 24, 2026
I Bought Silicone Spatulas Just for Dip-Making and I Am Never Going Back

It was a Tuesday night before a big Friday party, and I was elbow-deep in a double batch of spinach artichoke dip. My old rubber spatula — the sad, warped one that had survived too many hot pans — was…

Categories Classic Cold Dips, Dip-Making Tools & Gear

The Whipped Feta Dip That Changed How I Think About Cheese

Rachel Thompson · April 23, 2026
The Whipped Feta Dip That Changed How I Think About Cheese

I have been making whipped feta dip for about eight years. I know that because I can pinpoint exactly when I first made it — a New Year’s Eve party in 2016 where I showed up with three dips and…

Categories Cheesy Dips, Mediterranean Dips

Unique Southern Dips You Need to Try: Beyond Pimento Cheese

Rachel Thompson · April 22, 2026
A rustic wooden bowl overflowing with colorful black-eyed pea caviar dip, featuring dark black-eyed peas mixed with vibrant diced bell peppers in red, yellow, and orange, fresh green herbs, and red onion pieces, all glistening with olive oil vinaigrette. The bowl sits on a weathered farmhouse table

Southern gatherings and delicious dips go hand in hand. While we all adore a classic pimento cheese or a warm spinach artichoke dip, a world of unique flavors awaits. Many hosts look for something new to impress their guests. Therefore, it’s time to explore some lesser-known but incredibly tasty options. These recipes showcase the diverse … Read more

Categories Party Dips Tags dips, recipe

I Brought This Roasted Red Pepper Dip to 50 Parties — It Has Never Come Home

Rachel Thompson · April 21, 2026
I Brought This Roasted Red Pepper Dip to 50 Parties — It Has Never Come Home

I have a reputation at every gathering I attend. People don’t ask me what I’m bringing anymore — they just ask how much. For over twelve years, I have shown up to parties, potlucks, holiday spreads, and random Tuesday night…

Categories Mediterranean Dips, Party Dips

My Spinach Artichoke Dip Secret: How I Stop It Going Watery Every Time

Rachel Thompson · April 20, 2026
My Spinach Artichoke Dip Secret: How I Stop It Going Watery Every Time

I have ruined exactly one spinach artichoke dip in my life. It was 2012, I was bringing it to a New Year’s Eve party of about thirty people, and by the time I pulled the dish out of my bag,…

Categories Party Dips, Veggie-Based Dips
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