I admit I have a motive - I need to bring a dip to a party.
But it’s always fun to hear what people are doing.
My usuals are spinach artichoke dip and crab dip, but I’ll be looking for something new to try this year.
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Team artichoke and crab dip here. 
So no good suggestions, sorry!
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I make this wreath at least once every year (this is last year’s photo) and will be making it Wednesday for an after-concert party. No recipe required, just follow the pic. Easy peasy and very festive.
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I made this for Thanksgiving, and it was a big hit. I used mild harissa and served it with crudites and pita chips. I didn’t bother with the dollop of Greek yogurt, but it would probably be a nice touch, especially if you want to tone down the spiciness.
P.S. I can guarantee that no one else will bring this! 
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Those are my “go to” dips too!
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I made this last year after you shared a photo and it was a big hit!
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When I have to bring something, my go to is a salsa dip. It’s a brick of Velveeta and a jar of your favorite salsa. Melt the cheese, add the salsa and heat it. Bring chips. It’s easy and has always been well received.
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I bring Buffalo chicken dip to so many parties because it is easy and everyone always requests that I make it.
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I’ve been thinking about what other apps I have made in the past, other than dips:
Sausage wonton cups
Baked brie with cranberry and walnuts with nice flatbread (looks holiday festive and I do add the rosemary sprig)
flat bread with fig jam, caramelized onion and goat cheese (I buy the flat bread, the fig jam and just do the onion part and assembly)
polenta rounds with sautéed mushroom and cheese: Polenta Bites With Wild Mushrooms and Fontina Recipe | Epicurious
If you are making something at home, tomato soup shooters with mini pretzel bite grilled cheese are always a big hit (and you can buy everything premade and just assemble)
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My favorite dip is muhammara. Great with pita or veggies. The only drawback is some people are allergic to walnuts. Muhammara Recipe - Love and Lemons
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My go to dips are whipped feta drizzled with honey or with a little well of honey and white bean dip (similar to hummus but much creamier). I also like a dip with a layer of cream cheese, then refried beans, then black beans and then pepper jack cheese and baked.
I’m also going to make this zucchini pizza cut into squares that I made for a dinner last month and everyone loved it (even the people who aren’t thrilled about squash).
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I’ve made a layered pesto dip- in a lined loaf pan, put layers of cream cheese and pesto (maybe 4 layers or so.. However many you want), chill, turn out into a platter and top with some (chopped) roasted red peppers. It looks so festive and it’s delicious with pita chips or crackers.
I’ve used a cheese slicer across the top of a bar of cream cheese to make the thin slices for the layers.
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Our Christmas Day extended family food is basically appetizers only. We love it.
I’m also kind of known as the dip queen in the family - I love dips!
My two go-to’s are a jalapeño popper dip (served hot) and a homemade carmelized French onion dip.
In addition to a dip, my current plan for the family get together are:
Tiki Masala Sliders
Loaded Sweet Potato Halves with Black Beans and Toppers
I often do a soup sipper too.
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I was thinking of that. Do you have a recipe you recommend?
I basically just use 2 or so cups of shredded rotisserie chicken combine with a container of whipped cream cheese, add shredded sharp cheddar cheese and some good blue cheese dressing, finally as much Frank’s Red Hot as you like for spice. Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 minutes. Serve with crackers or chips that you like.
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There’s a good reason traditions exist!
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I remember the photo!
I was on a deviled eggs kick a couple of years ago. Everyone ate them up! I like to make mine with finely chopped dill pickles or curried. I got tired of the house smelling of eggs when I made them, but I think I might need to make some again over Christmas.
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This the best dip. If you don’t have the only good thing that ever came out of WSU, Cougar Gold Cheese, use a very sharp aged white cheddar.
The Davenport’s Hot Cougar Gold Cheese Dip
*1 teaspoon olive oil
*4 cloves garlic, chopped fine
*1 large shallot, chopped fine
*Handful of flat-leaf parsley, washed, dried and chopped
*12 ounces cream cheese, cut into small cubes
*1/4 pound Cougar Gold cheese, coarsely grated
*1/2 pound gruyere cheese, coarsely grated
*Cayenne pepper, to taste
*Salt, to taste
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Heat olive oil in pan over medium high heat. Add shallots and garlic and sauté for 30 seconds or so, just enough for them to sweat and open up the flavors. Set aside.
Combine remaining ingredients in a bowl. Add in shallot and garlic mixture, season with pinch of cayenne and salt. and combine.
Place in individual ovenproof ramekins or a large ovenproof dish. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or longer if baking in a larger dish, until the cheese is melted and bubbling. Finish under the broiler for a few seconds until the top is caramelized.
Yield: 12 servings
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