Planning your next party? Fill the table with home-made dips rather than reaching for store-bought hummus or French onion. They're a cinch to throw together and the results are unrivalled. We've rounded up the likes of smoky eggplant dip, vibrant guacamole, rich chicken liver mousse and pistachio and kale dip (which is also a great way to use up that leftover kale).
Dip and snack recipes
Step away from the French onion and Jatz – these dips take snacking to another level. Think smoky eggplant dip, vibrant guacamole, rich chicken liver mousse or pistachio and kale dip.
![[Smoked trout pâté](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/smoked-trout-pate-15769|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/12/1541984556010_GT1804TheinncrowdSmokedtroutpateA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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![[Rough guacamole](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/rough-guacamole-15671|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/12/1541984556007_GT1803SmashingavocadosRoughguacamoleA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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![[Chicken livers, sourdough and onions](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/chicken-livers-sourdough-and-onions-8601|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/12/1541985776661_Chicken-livers.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Roasted cauliflower and tahini dip with crudités and flatbread](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/roasted-cauliflower-and-tahini-dip-with-crudites-and-flatbread-12909|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/12/1541984556005_yGT1711Roastedcauliflowerand-tahinidipwithcruditesandflatbread06A.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Blue Nile's Ethiopian eggplant dip](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/blue-niles-ethiopian-eggplant-dip-9303|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/12/1541984556001_C14D7582-Eggplant-Dip-044.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Real-deal taramasalata with salmon roe and black pepper water crackers](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/real-deal-taramasalata-with-salmon-roe-and-black-pepper-water-crackers-10861|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/12/1541985057048_0110gtdipstaramasalata-628.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Tuna dip with parmesan grissini and cured veal](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/tuna-dip-with-parmesan-grissini-and-cured-veal-10859|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/12/1541985173409_0110gtdipstuna-628.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Hummus with radishes and paprika](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/healthy-recipes/hummus-with-radishes-and-paprika-12918|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/12/1541984556003_hero-hummus-radish-dip.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Smoked oyster crostini with cauliflower and fennel cream](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/smoked-oyster-crostini-with-cauliflower-and-fennel-cream-11764|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/12/1541984556006_0813GT-oysters-crostini-628.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Carrot and almond hummus](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/carrot-and-almond-hummus-13788|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/12/1541984555991_carrot-and-almond-hummus.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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![[Pistachio and kale dip](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/pistachio-and-kale-dip-12714|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/12/1541984555998_Pistachio-and-kale-dip.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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![[Smoky eggplant dip with charred bread](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/smoky-eggplant-dip-with-charred-bread-15828|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/12/1541984556009_smoky-eggplant-dip-with-charred-bread.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Avocado, edamame and lemon dip](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/healthy-recipes/avocado-edamame-and-lemon-dip-12934|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/12/1541984556008_hero-avocado-dip.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Whipped cod roe and raw vegetables](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/whipped-cod-roe-and-raw-vegetables-15544|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/12/1541984555970_GT1801Christmas-chillSugar-snaplimericottaandfinesherbessaladA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Charred eggplant dip with quick quinoa crackers](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/charred-eggplant-dip-with-quick-quinoa-crackers-13428|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/12/1541984555988_1213GT-gourmet-fast-eggplant-dip-628.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
![[Sunflower-seed dip with crudités](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/sunflower-seed-dip-with-crudites-12638|target="_blank")](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2018/11/12/1541984555994_Sunflower-seed-dip.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
