Jul 14 2026
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Crust Dippers Recipe

Inspired by CENTRAL Pizza + Bar Lafayette
Time45m
Serves6

basil ranch | roasted tomato aioli | calabrian chili aioli | pistachio pesto | garlic ricotta | calabrian chili paste | Tabasco aioli

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Ingredients

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Basil Ranch

Roasted Tomato Aioli

Calabrian Chili Aioli

Pistachio Pesto

Garlic Ricotta

Calabrian Chili Paste

Tabasco Aioli

Method

Basil Ranch

  1. 1

    Prepare the Basil Ranch

    In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1 cup of buttermilk, and 1 cup of fresh basil leaves. Use a whisk to blend the ingredients until smooth.

  2. 2

    Season the Basil Ranch

    Add 1 tsp of garlic powder, 1 tsp of onion powder, 0.5 tsp of salt, and 0.25 tsp of black pepper. Stir well to combine and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Roasted Tomato Aioli

  1. 3

    Blend the Roasted Tomato Aioli

    In a blender, combine 1 cup of mayonnaise, 0.5 cup of roasted tomatoes, and 2 cloves of garlic. Blend until smooth.

  2. 4

    Season the Aioli

    Add 2 tbs of lemon juice, 0.5 tsp of salt, and 0.25 tsp of black pepper. Blend again until fully incorporated. Transfer to a serving bowl.

Calabrian Chili Aioli

  1. 5

    Prepare the Calabrian Chili Aioli

    In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of mayonnaise and 2 tbs of Calabrian chili paste. Mix well to incorporate.

  2. 6

    Add Flavor

    Finely chop 1 clove of garlic and add it along with 1 tbs of lemon juice and 0.5 tsp of salt. Stir to combine and serve.

Pistachio Pesto

  1. 7

    Blend the Pesto Ingredients

    In a food processor, combine 2 cups of fresh basil leaves, 0.5 cup of pistachios, and 0.5 cup of grated Parmesan cheese.

  2. 8

    Add Olive Oil and Garlic

    While the processor is running, slowly drizzle in 0.5 cup of olive oil and add 2 cloves of garlic. Blend until smooth and season with 0.5 tsp of salt.

Garlic Ricotta

  1. 9

    Mix the Ricotta

    In a bowl, combine 1 cup of ricotta cheese, 2 minced cloves of garlic, and 1 tbs of olive oil.

  2. 10

    Season the Ricotta

    Add 0.5 tsp of salt and 0.25 tsp of black pepper. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Calabrian Chili Paste

  1. 11

    Prepare the Chili Paste

    In a blender, add 0.5 cup of Calabrian chili peppers, 0.25 cup of olive oil, 2 tbs of vinegar, and 1 tsp of salt.

  2. 12

    Blend Until Smooth

    Blend the mixture until you achieve a smooth paste. Transfer to a jar for storage.

Tabasco Aioli

  1. 13

    Combine the Aioli Ingredients

    In a bowl, mix together 1 cup of mayonnaise, 1 tbs of Tabasco sauce, and 1 minced clove of garlic.

  2. 14

    Finish the Aioli

    Add 1 tbs of lemon juice and 0.5 tsp of salt. Stir well to combine and refrigerate until ready to use.

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