Grapefruit-and-Meyer-Lemon MarmaladeAmanda Hesser, June Taylor96 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars962 hours, plus cooling time
Peach PreservesMatt Lee, Ted Lee138 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars1381 hour 45 minutes
Eastern North Carolina-Style BBQ SauceSam Sifton, Chris Schlesinger341 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars34110 minutes, plus 2 months' storage
Fast Late-Summer JamsMark Bittman72 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars7220 minutes, plus refrigeration time
GuacamoleFlorence Fabricant, Josefina Howard2942 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars2,94215 minutes
Molly O'Neill's Lemon CurdMolly O'Neill1018 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars1,01810 minutes, plus refrigeration
Hummus With Sun-Dried TomatoesMark Bittman65 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars6520 minutes, plus at least 2 hours' soaking
Sweet Gorgonzola FondueMelissa Clark28 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars2815 minutes
Blue Cheese SpreadFlorence Fabricant22 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars2210 minutes
Aioli (Garlic Mayonnaise)Mark Bittman, Alice Waters147 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars147Time: 10 minutes
Curry PasteCraig Claiborne, Pierre Franey19 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars195 minutes
Scallion Cream Cheese, Bagel Shop StyleJulia Moskin, Baz Bagel &101 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars10110 minutes
White Bean and Fennel DipMelissa Clark106 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars10615 minutes
Baklazhannaia Ikra (Poor Man’s Caviar)William Grimes, "Recipes: Russian Cooking"27 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars272 hours 45 minutes, plus chilling
Hummus With Crisp Maitake MushroomsMelissa Clark37 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars3720 minutes
Lobster DipBob Morris, William Poll Gourmet Foods24 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars245 minutes
Crème FraîcheJulia Moskin120 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars12010 minutes, plus 12 hours to 2 days to thicken and separate
Chocolate-Hazelnut PasteJulia Moskin54 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars54About 20 minutes
Bean ConfitElaine Louie, Bill Telepan22 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars222 hours, plus overnight soaking
Hazelnut RomescoChristine Muhlke, Naomi Pomeroy27 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars2745 minutes
Spicy Chipotle Crab DipMelissa Clark112 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars11230 minutes
Lima Bean Spread With Feta and Za’atarOlivia Snaije, Silvena Rowe57 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars5740 minutes
Slightly Creamier Sunday-Salad DressingSam Sifton87 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars875 minutes
Cilantro SauceHarold McGee, David Leite20 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars2030 minutes
Red Bell Pepper-Walnut Dip (Muhammara)John Willoughby59 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars595 minutes
Red Pepper-Eggplant AjvarJulia Moskin, Julia Jaksic73 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars731 hour
Citrus Crème Fraîche With TarragonJoan Nathan, Todd Gray19 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars1910 minutes
Apple-Beet ChutneyChristine Muhlke, Thomas Keller14 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars141 hour 30 minutes, plus up to 1 week's refrigeration
Chili-Garlic Cream CheeseJulia Moskin, Josh Potocki17 ratings with an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars175 minutes
Spiced Chicken Liver MousseFlorence Fabricant9 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars935 minutes
Chicken-Liver MoussePete Wells, Marlow &5 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars530 minutes
Big Bob Gibson Bar-B-Q White SauceAnnemarie Conte, Chris Lilly81 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars815 minutes
White Bean and Garlic Scapes DipMelissa Clark390 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars39015 minutes
Last of the Summer PestoMelissa Clark36 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars3615 minutes
Whipped Feta With Sweet and Hot PeppersJulia Moskin, Ana Sortun66 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars665 minutes
Chopped Liver With Olive OilAnna Winger29 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars29About 30 minutes
Sour Orange MignonetteMatt Lee, Ted Lee38 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars3830 minutes
City Bakery's Edamame SpreadAmanda Hesser22 ratings with an average rating of 5 out of 5 stars2210 minutes
Liptauer Cheese SpreadFlorence Fabricant11 ratings with an average rating of 4 out of 5 stars1120 minutes