Everyone loves a good burger or hot dog. This season, you can up the ante with the addition of our favorite secret ingredient: Heluva Good! Dip. They’re our key ingredient to amplifying flavor without adding major work to the equation. Think: jalapeño-cheddar chili dogs, French onion-style burgers, and pasta salad, all ready in the same time as your usual fare. Are you ready for the most delicious summer yet?
Add More Spice
Here’s our favorite summertime hack: Take your chili dog to the next level with a dab of Heluva Good! Jalapeño Cheddar Dip. The spicy, creamy addition provides just the right amount of extra heat, sure to be a hit. And it could hardly be simpler: Simply spread the dip on a toasted hot dog bun, then add your dog, a spoonful of chili, and some shredded cheese for some real summer waves. Pair it with a crisp, cold, and slightly bitter IPA and you have a match made in heaven.
Just Wing It
Grilled chicken wings are undeniable barbecue mainstays. But what’s a good wing without a super dipping sauce? If you’re not in the mood to whip up something from scratch—and who can blame you, really?—serve your delectable, finger-licking wings with a side of Heluva Good! Buttermilk Ranch Dip. Creamy and mild, this dip will offset even the hottest of wings. Serve it all up with the pinkest rosé you can find for a summer party that just won’t stop.
Burger Time
Burgers are, of course, the quintessential barbecue food, but you can make yours that much better with a little help from Heluva Good!. Once the patty and bun are off of the grates, add grilled onions, grated Swiss, and a few spoonfuls of Heluva Good! French Onion Dip on top for the ultimate grilled masterpiece. Match your maxed-out burger with an amber ale, to amplify those toasty, caramelized onion notes.
Enjoy The Pastabilities
Amp up this traditional side with a little heat by mixing Heluva Good! Jalapeño Cheddar Dip in with your favorite cooked pasta shape and veggies. Equal parts fiery and smooth, it gives the perfect backbone to this classic dish. Complement this inimitable pasta salad with ice-cold whiskey sours, and the compliments won’t end with the party.
Set It And Forget It
Say yes to the dip and say yes to doing a little less this summer: For the easiest, lowest-lift option of all, set out a tub of dip—and forget all about it! A bag of crunchy chips and some Heluva Good! French Onion Dip is an anytime crowd-pleaser that practically everyone will love. This do-nothing snack goes nicely with a sparkler—cava or prosecco will make a great partner. After all, bubbles, chips, and dip never go out of style.
Heluva Good! Jalapeño Cheddar Dip
Heluva Good! Buttermilk Ranch Dip
Heluva Good! French Onion Dip
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Hannah Selinger is a lifestyle writer, sommelier, and mother of two based in East Hampton, NY. Her IACP Award-nominated work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, Wine Enthusiast, CNN Travel, Eater, The Wall Street Journal, Architectural Digest, Curbed, Slate, The Cut, and elsewhere.
