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Holiday Spreads, Dips, and Sauces to Elevate Your Festive Table

McKenzie Jones

November 3, 2025

McKenzie Jones

McKenzie Jones

McKenzie is Registered Dietitian Nutritionist for nutribullet who aims to make the world a healthier, happier place. She believes that living a healthy lifestyle and eating for your health isn't meant to be complicated -- it's meant to be simple, enjoyable, and judgment-free (with room for dessert). When she’s not dishing out nutrition tidbits, you can find McKenzie visiting her local farmers market, hiking her favorite trails with her husband, and chasing after her daughters.

The holiday season calls for a variety of gatherings filled with delicious food. Whether you’re hosting a cozy dinner or a lively party, spreads, dips, and sauces are often the difference between a good menu and a great one. Check out some of our favorite easy, crowd-pleasing recipes that will have your guests (and likely, you!) coming back for more.

For the appetizer: Feta and Roasted Cherry Tomato Dip. Aside from being beautiful and festive, this succulent, savory dip delivers big flavor. Whip it up in your Triple Prep for a dish you’ll want to repeat year after year.

To really impress your guests: Compound Butter. Yes, you can make butter even better by adding fresh herbs and roasted garlic. This is a simple addition to your table that will elevate any holiday meal.

Because you can always rely on it. Classic Hummus. Made with a handful of simple ingredients, hummus transforms chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, and lemon into a creamy bowl of happiness. Whether you’re pairing it with fresh veggies, using it to dip crackers or warm pita, or just adding a spoonful to your plate because of habit (we don’t blame you), it’s a recipe that never goes out of style—because love for hummus is forever!

To celebrate your salad: Maple Ginger Dressing. This refreshing Maple Ginger Dressing can turn even the plainest pile of greens into something festive and special, and its warm, spiced, and slightly sweet flavor makes it ideal for the holiday season. Added bonus: it whips up in minutes.

The accompaniment to your main dish: Mushroom and Carrot Påte. An elegant, veggie-packed spread, this påte is delicious on crackers or bread, but dare we say, it’s even better served with roasted meat or fish? 

For a quick, decadent, and nutritious dessert: Avocado Frosting. Great as a dip for fruit or cookies, this Avocado Frosting is luxuriously creamy and, of course, heart-healthy, compared to store-bought frosting. 

Spreads, dips, and sauces are incredibly easy to make at home because they often require minimal ingredients, simple techniques, and little time. Using your nutribullet® to prep fresh ingredients ensures vibrant flavors that will impress your guests and make your holiday table truly memorable. Here’s to happy holiday eating!

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Super Blue Smoothie

Is there such a thing as a perfect smoothie? This sweet medley certainly makes a strong case. With a classic combination of blueberries, banana, and spinach, this superstar smoothie provides a powerful nutrient boost!

Clock icon representing preparation time 5 mins
Chef hat icon representing cooking time Easy
Fire icon representing calories or energy 310 cal
Essential Green Smoothie
RECIPE

Essential Green Smoothie

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Clock icon representing preparation time 5 mins
Chef hat icon representing cooking time Easy
Fire icon representing calories or energy 320 cal
Good Morning Green Smoothie
RECIPE

Good Morning Green Smoothie

Start your day on a high note with this nutritiously cheerful blend of greens, mango, banana, and chia seeds.  

Clock icon representing preparation time 5 mins
Chef hat icon representing cooking time Easy
Fire icon representing calories or energy 240 cal