Review Garlic & Herb Dip (EDC)

[GNMI]

Recipe Name: Garlic & Herb Dip
Book Name: EDC
Tweaking details: I like garlic but it is overpowering in this recipe.  I would use 1/2 clove of garlic.  I also used at least 40g milk to make it a good consistency and also a pinch of salt.
Score: 3/5

[cookie1]

I make this quite regularly and have found it to be fine. But! I do use low fat cream cheese which I think makes it softer and runnier. We also like garlic.

[Nay-nay]

It must be just a question of our own taste cause i enjot putting 2 cloves in and a variety of different herbs fresh picked from the garden - mint, pinapple sage, thyme, chives, parsly, garlic chives, basil (my fave) I also put a splash of milk in to make it into a dip consistency. You can always taste the freshness in this dip. 

[faffa_70]

If you use normal (full fat) philly you will need a splash of milk to get a good consistency. If you are using any of the lighter forms of Philly then you won't as these contain some ricotta cheese to reduce the fat content and therefore you get a runnier texture. - a demonstrators tip 

[cookie1]

Thank you, I knew there was a different consistency. I'll stay low fat.

[Caroline J]

I love this recipe!  I use fresh basil and it's divine.

[brazen20au]

i always add extra garlic too LOL

[Ceejay]

*gingerly raises hand*

The kids are always asking me to cut back on the garlic... I just can't help myself! 

[Thermomixer]

If you want a less aggressive taste then you can roast the garlic or confit it (cook in oil for a while) to reduce the "heat"

looks like most don't need to do that though.  We had aioli yesterday - I love it but know my breath is lethal afterwards.

[judydawn]

We had aioli yesterday - I love it but know my breath is lethal afterwards.

I'm sure the animals wouldn't notice Thermomixer 

[meganjane]

I love garlic, but it's not a reciprocal relationship!

I think I'd roast the garlic for this. I adore roasted garlic and it doesn't hate me quite as much!!

[sourdough]

It must be just a question of our own taste cause i enjot putting 2 cloves in and a variety of different herbs fresh picked from the garden - mint, pinapple sage, thyme, chives, parsly, garlic chives, basil (my fave) I also put a splash of milk in to make it into a dip consistency. You can always taste the freshness in this dip. 

I also used two cloves and a splash of milk to get the consistency and taste we like. Will try with a variety of fresh herbs next time next time (I actually thought about grabbing some mint to add when picking parsley) as it sounds scrumptious!

[Thermomixer]

Good work sourdough - the buns look good too on the blog 

[wapred]

I have made the garlic and herb dip and love it but tha last time I made it  I put vanilla yogurt in their as I only had that in.  Results was good...  Was a hit with the kids...

[Bonsai]

Bumping this as it is a nice quick dip for unexpected visitors (or unexpected attacks of 'the hungrys'). I added some ricotta which made it a nice dipping consistency, and although I love garlic I found 2 cloves plus quite a big spring onion made it a little harsh in flavour.

Tenina's caramelised garlic paste to the rescue - a dollop of that mixed in mellowed the flavours out nicely. I think this dip would be great with pesto mixed in as well (slapping forehead as I have a jar of this in the fridge begging to be used!)