Dippy Doo-Dah!

My top three favourite dips and sauces. Why buy them in jars when they're super simple and definitely more delicious when you make them yourself!


Perfect Pesto

You will need:
- 1 Large basil plant
- 1 Small handful of pine nuts
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Large handfuls of Grana Padano or Parmesan cheese
- Black pepper
- 1 Teaspoon of lemon juice

Method:
Tear basil and place in a food processor with the nuts, lemon juice, cheese and a pinch of pepper. Slowly add the oil as you blitz until you reach your desired consistency.

*top tip* Use good quality olive oil for a better pesto. Best served through pasta!

Hearty Hummous

You will need:
- 200g of tinned chickpeas
- 2 Teaspons of lemon juice
- 100ml of Tahini paste
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 4 Tablespoons of water

Method:
Rinse chickpeas in cold water and strain. Place all the ingredients in a food processor slowly adding the olive oil till you reach your desired consistency.

*top tip* Add roasted red peppers and chilli for a rockin' red hummous. Perfect served with warm pitta bread and a glass of white wine.

Gorgeous Guacamole

You will need:
- 2 Ripe Avocados
- 1 Teaspoon of lemon juice
- 1 De-seeded small red chilli
- 1 De-seeded, diced beef tomato
- Extra virgin olive oil

Method:
In a large bowl mash the avocado flesh with the back of a fork (making sure it's still chunky). Finely chop the chill and add to the avocado with the tomato and lemon juice. Follow with a small swirl of olive oil.

*top tip* Serve with nacho's, salsa and margaritas.