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I Tried Every Dip in “Ottolenghi Simple” — These Five Are Worth Making Forever

Rachel Thompson · May 14, 2026

I Tried Every Dip in "Ottolenghi Simple" — These Five Are Worth Making Forever

It started with a disaster. I had twelve people coming over for a summer cookout, and I had confidently promised “amazing dips.” My go-to roasted red pepper hummus was fine. My spinach artichoke dip was reliable. But halfway through the…

I Cooked Through Every Dip in “Sticks and Dips” — My Honest Review

Rachel Thompson · May 11, 2026

I Cooked Through Every Dip in "Sticks and Dips" — My Honest Review

It started with a Super Bowl party that nearly broke me. I had promised twelve friends the full spread — guacamole, queso, spinach artichoke, and a roasted red pepper hummus I had been perfecting for months. Halfway through prep, I…