Welcome back to The Simple Celebration! We’re so glad you’re here. This little corner of the internet will be handled by me and my granddaughter, Claire — we’re teaming up to share the recipes we love to cook, eat, and celebrate with together.
We’re kicking things off with a fresh herb dip, inspired by the herb garden on my back patio here in St. Pete, Florida. The beauty of this recipe is its flexibility: use whatever you’ve got growing in your pots, or whatever’s hanging around in your crisper drawer. Basil, dill, parsley, chives — it all works. Serve it alongside crudités or chips for easy snacking, or spoon it over your favorite seafood for an instant, no-fuss sauce.
Fresh-cut Herb Dip
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/8 cup fresh basil chopped
- 1/8 cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1/8 cup fresh chives chopped
- 1/8 cup mint chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to an hour before serving.
- Serve with cucumber, celery, carrots and chips. Can also use as a sauce for seafood.
Notes
Use whatever fresh herbs you have in your garden or refrigerator.