August Sunday School: Dips & Dunks

DIPS & DUNKS 101: Bold, Global, Crowd-Pleasing Dips for Any Occasion

Class Overview

This hands-on, flavor-packed class explores the art of building addictive dips from around the world — from creamy classics to vibrant, spicy, smoky, and fusion-forward creations. Students will learn how to craft dips with texture, balance, and boldness — along with creative "dunkables" and plating techniques to serve them with style.

Perfect for food lovers, entertainers, tailgate warriors, and appetizer aficionados.

 What You Will Learn

Core Skills:

• Flavor balancing: creamy, spicy, acidic, salty, sweet

• Dip texture design: chunky vs smooth

• How to roast, blend, fold, and garnish dips properly

• Global spice and ingredient introductions

• Creative "dunkables": breads, veggies, crisps, proteins

Bonus Concepts:

• Cold vs hot dip strategies

• Make-ahead storage & reheating

• The anatomy of a perfect dip platter

• Pairing dips with beverages or themed menus

• Dietary-friendly variations (vegan, dairy-free, low-carb)
  
  Menu:

  • Red Chimichurri Whipped Feta with Charred Pita Chips

  • Roasted Corn Elote Dip

  • Thai Peanut Coconut Dip with Grilled Chicken Skewers

  • Baked Buffalo Chicken-Bleu Cheese Dip

  • Loaded Baked Potato Dip

  • Cardamom-Chai Cheesecake Dip