Welcome to week 3 of my mini series- party dips! Like my last dip, I also got the idea from this book:
Per my usual cooking methods, I typically just peruse through a cookbook to get ingredient combination ideas. So- I think the ingredients are similar, if not the same- but I’m not sure about the quantities being the same. (They most likely are, but I just wanted to disclose that and not necessarily try to pass this off as my own idea!) I made this dip for Aaron’s birthday last month when we had a small get together. I had left over pistachios from a dessert I made- Pistachio Mousse- Link for that below, just in case you have a mad love for pistachios like I do.
Ok- back to the dip of the day. Anyway- I love goats cheese, and I love pistachios so this was a sure fire winner. I’m a dips and sauces type gal, so I could literally eat a entire meal of dips/appetizers.
So go on- dip up y’all! (“Dip up” is a saying my friend Lauren- and her Grandma Dixie say, meaning “Suppers up come and get it!” Southern and adorable and I’ve adopted it.)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 Tbsp honey, plus more for garnish
- 3 Tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
- 10 oz Goat's cheese
- 1/3 c shelled pistachios, plus 1 Tbsp for garnish
- 6 chives, 4 for dip, 2 for garnish
- pepper to taste
- In a food processor, blend garlic, chives and pistachios.
- Add honey, goats cheese and butter.
- Blend well.
- Garnish with chopped pistachios, drizzle of honey and green onion.
- Serve with butter toasted baguettes.
