Creamy Dill Dip is a simple mix of cream cheese, Greek yoghurt and a mix of dried dill and fresh parsley, which takes only 2-3 minutes to put together. Paired with honey and mustard roasted new potatoes makes the perfect canapé for your next party.

Party Food: Creamy Dill Dip with Honey Mustard Roasted New Potatoes

A simple creamy dill dip made with a mix of cream cheese and Greek yoghurt and served with honey mustard roasted new potatoes makes the easiest of canapes for your next party.

A simple creamy dill dip made with a mix of cream cheese and Greek yoghurt and served with honey mustard roasted new potatoes makes the easiest of canapes for your next party

The wine is stacked up in the fridge, your guests have all texted to say how excited they are and your outfit is pressed and ready.  So what do you feed everyone at your drinks party without feeling stressed and overworked?

Drinks parties with lots of canapés may sound scary and I would initially agree but with a few easy to prepare dishes alongside some acceptable ready-made cheats, it really isn’t that hard work.  Preparation is key to a successful party to ensure you are a happy smiley host rather than one that is constantly mentally eye rolling and stuck in the kitchen getting huffy puffy.

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Party lighting is essential to create the mood and needn’t be expensive: tea lights placed in mismatched second-hand sundae dishes dotted about and fairy lights festooned off every curtain pole or shelf always make everyone’s eyes sparkle.

Proper glassware rather than disposable plastic glasses makes all the difference.  So buying a couple of extra sets never goes a miss.  These can be safely stored away in boxes and brought out for every party and family gathering.  I used Rinkit’s Estilo wine glasses for their elegant long steams and flat ergonomic elegant cups.

How to host a drinks party and canapes. Beach Hut Cook.

An opening cocktail on arrival is always welcome and then swiftly move on to wine or soft drinks as cocktails, although lovely, take up a lot of your time unless you have a designated Mixologist then I’d say go for it (within reasonable limits).

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Creamy Dill Dip is a simple mix of cream cheese, Greek yoghurt and a mix of dried dill and fresh parsley, which takes only 2-3 minutes to put together. Paired with honey and mustard roasted new potatoes makes the perfect canapé for your next party.

Easy Party Menu

You can add crisps/chips and other snacks that require nothing more than opening of packets and pouring into bowls, topping up when necessary.  This way your oven won’t be over used and allow you to enjoy the party.

Creamy Dill Dip is a simple mix of cream cheese, Greek yoghurt and a mix of dried dill and fresh parsley, which takes only 2-3 minutes to put together. Paired with honey and mustard roasted new potatoes makes the perfect canapé for your next party.

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Creamy Dill Dip with Honey Mustard Roasted New Potatoes

For the Dip:
300g cream cheese (full fat)
250ml Greek yoghurt
½ clove garlic, grated
2 teaspoon dried dill
Small bunch fresh parsley, finely chopped
Generous grinding of sea salt and black pepper

For the Dipping Potatoes:
1kg new potatoes
2 teaspoon oil
1 teaspoon honey
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
Salt and pepper

Mix together the oil, honey and mustard and pour over the new potatoes.

Give a generous seasoning and stir to ensure every potato is covered.

Roast uncovered for 30-35 minutes until soft inside and starting to brown.  Should the potatoes become too brown due to the honey, then cover with foil and continue to cook until soft when stabbed with a knife.

Meanwhile, make the dip.

Place cream cheese and yoghurt in a large bowl and mix together either by hand or with an electric hand mixer, then add the garlic, dill and parsley until thoroughly combined.

Add seasoning to taste and set aside in the fridge until needed.

Should you wish to stretch out the potatoes, simply cut in half once cooked or mix up with half cut and half left whole.

 

How to host a drinks party and canapes. Beach Hut Cook.
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Creamy Dill Dip is a simple mix of cream cheese, Greek yoghurt and a mix of dried dill and fresh parsley, which takes only 2-3 minutes to put together. Paired with honey and mustard roasted new potatoes makes the perfect canapé for your next party.

How to host a drinks party and canapes. Beach Hut Cook.
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Creamy Dill Dip is a simple mix of cream cheese, Greek yoghurt and a mix of dried dill and fresh parsley, which takes only 2-3 minutes to put together. Paired with honey and mustard roasted new potatoes makes the perfect canapé for your next party.

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37 Comments

  • Reply Ali 28th November 2017 at 2:37 pm

    Oh wow these spuds look Amazing!
    Love the photos too… yummy 🙂

    • Reply Elinor Hill aka Beach Hut Cook 28th November 2017 at 8:05 pm

      Thanks Ali. My people have asked for this again this weekend in front of the TV! Elinor x

  • Reply Cat 28th November 2017 at 7:12 pm

    Oh my. This looks incredible. I love potatoes and these look super yummy and can only be made better with a dip!x

  • Reply Monika Dabrowski 29th November 2017 at 8:01 am

    It’s such a good idea to roast the potatoes with the honey mustard glaze on them, Elinor, they must be delicious! Great tips on how to host a party too:) very useful this time of year especially. Thanks for bringing your lovely recipe idea to #CookBlogShare:)

  • Reply Nayna Kanabar 30th November 2017 at 8:44 pm

    The roast potatoes with the dill dip sounds delicious and would definitely be a hit. Your party organisation is really good and planned extremely well

    • Reply Elinor Hill aka Beach Hut Cook 30th November 2017 at 10:10 pm

      Thanks Nayna 😊 xx

  • Reply Sonia Cave 1st December 2017 at 10:31 am

    Oh my gosh you have got my tummy rumbling! The potatoes look delicious and I adore dill

  • Reply Sim @ Simslife.co.uk 1st December 2017 at 10:44 am

    I have been on a shake diet for the past 19 days now and could quite easily crack if someone placed those potatoes in front of me! They look amazing and such a wonderful party food idea! Sim xx

    • Reply Elinor Hill aka Beach Hut Cook 1st December 2017 at 1:40 pm

      Oh my, 19 days! That’s worthy of a medal. I would crack day 1 !!!

  • Reply Karyn Locke 1st December 2017 at 10:48 am

    When it’s fingerling potato season in my neck of the woods, roasting them is my fave way to enjoy. I love that dill dip – can’t wait to try!

  • Reply Lyndsey OHalloran 1st December 2017 at 3:16 pm

    Oh this really sounds delicious. I do love potatoes

  • Reply Cassie 1st December 2017 at 3:32 pm

    Just the headlining picture had me drooling. Send me an invite to yours for chrimbo please. The roasties and dip look so scrummy. Got me totally feeling festive with talk of fairy lights hangers my from every curtain pole. Merry chrimbo to ya.

    • Reply Elinor Hill aka Beach Hut Cook 1st December 2017 at 4:34 pm

      Thanks Cassie, oh yes fairy lights everywhere! Happy Christmas to you too x

  • Reply Vicky 1st December 2017 at 5:32 pm

    We have a holiday party coming up and this looks like a great dish to bring. I think the potato recipe on it’s own would be a yummy side dish as well for a holiday meal.

  • Reply five little doves 1st December 2017 at 9:36 pm

    Oh that looks amazing!! I love anything like this, potatoes and dip – you just can’t beat it can you!

  • Reply Angela / Only Crumbs Remain 2nd December 2017 at 9:21 am

    Ooh my husband would swift clearly off that plate of potatoes & dip Elinor – they look (& sound) absolutely delicious – and gorgeous pictures to 🙂 #CookBlogShare
    Angela x

  • Reply Claire 2nd December 2017 at 9:27 am

    Whoo this looks nice and tasty. I love making and eating party foods and dips throughout December 🙂

  • Reply Katy Stevens 2nd December 2017 at 7:08 pm

    Ooh this looks so tasty – what a great idea and really simple too – love it!

  • Reply Stephanie 2nd December 2017 at 7:13 pm

    These sound amazing and great for the Christmas events going on. I know my guests would love those, off to Pin!

  • Reply Jenni 2nd December 2017 at 11:41 pm

    This is my idea of comfort food Heaven! I could eat a bowl of that right now.

    • Reply Elinor Hill aka Beach Hut Cook 3rd December 2017 at 7:31 am

      Thanks Jenni x

  • Reply Helen Wills 2nd December 2017 at 11:54 pm

    These are lovely ideas for a party, and they don’t look too difficult. And I totally agree with you on the wine glasses. I do have a box of cheaper glasses to get out for parties that don’t matter so much. Plastic glasses are awful!

    • Reply Elinor Hill aka Beach Hut Cook 3rd December 2017 at 7:31 am

      Thank you x Yes, plastic glasses scream temporary. Glass says oh stay a while, grab a chair and let’s have a natter x

  • Reply Anosa 3rd December 2017 at 9:24 am

    Now that is my kind of dip and the wine glasses look lovely exactly what I need but then again I want more cocktails too.

  • Reply Justine Robson 3rd December 2017 at 7:40 pm

    I love honey mustard anything! So I’ll definitely be trying this recipe.

    • Reply Elinor Hill aka Beach Hut Cook 3rd December 2017 at 9:50 pm

      Me too! I’m slightly obsessed! Elinor x

  • Reply Cathryn - Little Paper Swans 3rd December 2017 at 8:27 pm

    Ohhhh these sound some incredible. The dip sounds amazing.

    • Reply Elinor Hill aka Beach Hut Cook 3rd December 2017 at 9:50 pm

      Thanks Cathryn.

  • Reply Britt Mont 4th December 2017 at 12:09 am

    Looks delicious! I’ve tried dip like this before but I have a new recipe to try! Thanks for sharing

  • Reply Charlotte 4th December 2017 at 9:43 am

    These look amazing and I love a good dip, plus potatoes are one of our favourites so I need to try this recipe!

  • Reply Hannah Denton 4th December 2017 at 11:30 pm

    Oh I need to try this! Looks amazing

  • Reply Kara 5th December 2017 at 3:04 pm

    Oh wow, I bet these are so tasty. I want some now!!

  • Reply Stephanie 5th December 2017 at 9:17 pm

    Oh I really want these now!!!! Great idea to have these for a snack at a party

  • Reply Maria | passion fruit, paws and peonies 6th December 2017 at 7:34 am

    This is my type of starter! I love potato – I’ll book mark for the holidays – thank you!! x #BloggerClubUK

  • Reply Lisa (Travel Loving Family) 6th December 2017 at 8:42 pm

    Those potatoes and dip look amazing and sound so easy to put together;) My sort of dish!

    • Reply Elinor Hill aka Beach Hut Cook 6th December 2017 at 10:21 pm

      Thanks Lisa. Not peeling, just cook and eat! Elinor x

  • Reply Sarah | Digital Motherhood 10th December 2017 at 10:33 pm

    Ooh this looks yummy! Will definitely have to give this a go.

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