By Nanette Wiser
Searching for holiday and football Sunday appetizers beyond chips and onion dip? Why not try some local favorites? We adore Kalamazoo’s Basil Pesto, Tomato Pesto and Eggplant spread from Delicious & Sons. Go crazy with Trader Joe’s Sour Cream Spinach Dip, Everything But The Bagel Greek Yogurt Dip, Organic Buffalo Style Hummus or Spanish Romesco Dip. Pre-order from Publix their app-to-go: Classic Hummus, Chili Lime Hummus, Olive Tapenade, Spinach Artichoke Dip, Buffalo Chicken Dip, Toasted Pita Chips, Sliced Naan, Bagel Chips. The best smoked fish spread dip in town is Nachman’s and Ted Peters.
Want to pick up a holiday meal to go for two or 10? Go traditional or ethnic. Order now from Fresh Market, The Club at Treasure Island, Mazzaro’s Italian Market, Da Sesto, Belleair Market, Outer Banks Boil Company, Pipo’s, Nori Thai, Basil Leaf, Slyce, Brooklyn Pizza, Coastal Pizza, The Helm, Athenian Garden, Sea Grapes and Zom Hee.
Fresh Market’s 5-Layer Mexican Dip Preheat oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, combine seasoning mix with sour cream. Spread cream cheese on bottom of an 8×8 oven proof dish. Layer black beans, salsa, sour cream mixture and cheddar cheese on top. Bake 12-15 minutes or until cheese is melted. Garnish with green onions, black olives and jalapeno peppers. Serve with tortilla chips.