Best Tavern Dip Recipes

COTTAGE CHEESE HORSERADISH DIP ( FROM THE DOG TEAM TAVERN )

Steps:

• 1. The morning you're going to serve this, combine all ingredients and refrigerate. This gives the flavors time to blend and mellow. Check the seasoning before serving. If you've used fresh dill, garnish with a few sprigs before serving. This was served at the Inn with ridged potato chips. It also goes well with crudité or any of your favorite things to dip.

DAN MARINO'S TOWN TAVERN HOT SPINACH DIP RECIPE

Steps:

• Squeeze as much moisture as possible from the defrosted spinach - set aside In a large, heavy saucepan, melt the butter over med heat. Stir in the flour and let it bubble, stirring constantly, 2 minutes. Do not let it take on color. Slowly whisk in the half and half, making sure to reach the edges of the pan as you whisk. Continue to whisk while the mixture slowly comes to a boil. Stir in the parmesan cheese and salt. Turn off the heat and add the Tabasco sauce and white pepper. Cool about 20 minutes, stirring occaisonally, then stir in the spinach, making sure it is evenly distributed. It is easier if you separate the squeezed spinach with our hands as you add it to the cheese mixture. This is best served warm. Can be kept, covered and refrigerated, for up to four days. Reheat in a microwave or in the top of a double boiler over boiling water to loosent he mixture, which firms up when refrigerated.

TAVERN DIP

Steps:

• Combine the ingredients in a 1 1/2 quart bowl.
• With your microwave set on MEDIUM, cook 6 to 8 minutes, rotating and stirring one-quarter turn every minute.
• Remove from microwave, stir well and serve with crackers or chips.