Step away from the store-bought dip. Whip up your own dip from scratch, and you'll taste the difference. Take your pick of guacamole, hummus, smoky eggplant numbers, and that addictive tonnato for your next party or picnic. Your friends will thank you.
This picnic season, make your dips from scratch
Your friends will thank you.
![**[Smoky eggplant and walnut dip](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/smoky-eggplant-and-walnut-dip-16232|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2018/07/30/16232/GT1807_Go_nuts_Smoky_eggplant_and_walnut_dipA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Ben Dearnley
![**[Jonathan Barthelmess's taramasalata](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/taramasalata-11427|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2021/10/28/11427/web_0512GT-apollo-recipes-taramasalata-628.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Jonathan Barthelmess's taramasalata
Photo: William Meppem![**[Yoghurt dip with sesame seeds, pepitas, cumin, caraway and mint](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/healthy-recipes/yoghurt-dip-with-sesame-seeds-pepitas-cumin-caraway-and-mint-12914|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/12/12/1576113324157_webyoghurtdip.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Yoghurt dip with sesame seeds, pepitas, cumin, caraway and mint
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Jacqui Challinor's cannellini bean dip with cumin burnt butter](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/cannellini-bean-dip-19239|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Elle/2021/06/22/19239/web_flatbread.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Jacqui Challinor's cannellini bean dip with cumin burnt butter
Photo: William Meppem![**[Rough guacamole](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/rough-guacamole-15671|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2018/03/28/15671/GT1803_Smashing_avocados_Rough_guacamoleA.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: William Meppem
![**[Buckwheat-hemp crackers with avocado and finger lime](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/buckwheat-hemp-crackers-18284|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2020/01/29/18284/web_buckwheat.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Buckwheat-hemp crackers with avocado and finger lime
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Hummus with blistered tomatoes](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/hummus-tomatoes-18241|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2020/01/15/18241/web_tomatoes-(1).jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Hummus with blistered tomatoes
Photo: Craig Wall![**[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)
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Roasted cauliflower and tahini dip with crudités and flatbread
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Tzatziki with fresh pita](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/tzatziki-recipe-16974|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/02/05/16974/GT1902_Classical_style_Tzatziki_with_fresh_pita_A.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Alicia Taylor
![**[Bagna cauda](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/bagna-cauda-16470|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/02/08/16470/GT1808_Piedmont_Bagna-Cauda04_web.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Ben Dearnley
![**[Toum with quick za'atar flatbread and haloumi](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/toum-with-quick-zaatar-flatbread-and-haloumi-16230|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/09/25/16230/web_toum.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Toum with quick za'atar flatbread and haloumi
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Lobster mousse](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/lobster-mousse-12663|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/11/22/12663/web_lobstermousse.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Ben Dearnley
![**[French onion dip with cheddar biscuits](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/french-onion-dip-with-cheddar-biscuits-12629|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/GourmetTraveller/2016/11/16/46049/french-onion.gif?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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French onion dip with cheddar biscuits
Photo: William Meppem![**[Pugliese broad bean purée with boiled chicory (fave e cicoria)](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/pugliese-broad-bean-puree-with-boiled-chicory-fave-e-cicoria-10527|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/10/15/10527/web_puree.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Pugliese broad bean purée with boiled chicory (fave e cicoria)
Photo: Sharyn Cairns![**[Smoky eggplant and capsicum dip with pita bread](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/eggplant-capsicum-dip-18057|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/11/20/18057/web_eggplant.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Smoky eggplant and capsicum dip with pita bread
Photo: Will Horner![**[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/2020/11/03/12934/web_avodip.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Avocado, edamame and lemon dip
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Hummus bi calamari](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/chefs-recipes/hummus-bi-calamari-16251|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/07/09/1562649424594_201808083301176033.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Mark Roper
![**[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/2019/07/09/1562640392980_HummusDip.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: William Meppem
![**[Tonnato with asparagus](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/tonnato-16810|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/01/14/16810/GT1901_Quick_Meals_Tonnato_With_AsparagusA-(2).jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Chris Chen
![**[Rough guacamole](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/rough-guacamole-15671|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/07/09/1562653770436_Guac.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: William Meppem
![**[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/2019/07/09/1562649376891_1562640662445Sunflower-seeddip.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Sunflower-seed dip with crudités
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[Jaew bong](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/browse-all/jaew-bong-11099|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/gt/2019/07/09/1562653906594_201102023686331643.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: William Meppem
![**[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/2019/07/09/1562653858617_Pate.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Photo: Alica Taylor
![**[Pea and mint dip with labne and radishes](https://www.gourmettraveller.com.au/recipes/fast-recipes/pea-mint-dip-17901|target="_blank")**](https://d3lp4xedbqa8a5.cloudfront.net/s3/digital-cougar-assets/Gt/2019/10/02/17901/Dip.jpg?width=690&height=&mode=crop&scale=both&anchor=topcenter&quality=70)
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Pea and mint dip with labne and radishes
Photo: Ben Dearnley![**[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)
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Hummus with radishes and paprika
Photo: Ben Dearnley
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