🎶 Spicy Spring Vegetable and Goat Cheese ~ Dip & Swoon

Sep 25

Meet your new party trick: a bubbling, creamy crock of pure joy. Every great dish tells a story — and this one sings.

My Spicy Spring Vegetable & Goat Cheese Dip inspired a sultry little song called “Dip and Swoon,” a Goat Cheese Serenade about a woman, a party, and one dangerously creamy bowl of seduction.

Picture it: she walks in carrying this bubbling dish of goat cheese, asparagus, and jalapeños. One bite, and the poor man across the room is gone — lost to the creamy fire. He chases her from the snack table to the sofa, trying to recover his composure, but it’s hopeless. This dip has done him in.

Because yes — sometimes love begins with food. And sometimes it begins with a dip so good, you might just swoon.

INGREDIENTS:

1 cup ¾ diced asparagus
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 cup chopped leeks
1 small yellow onion, minced
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups whole milk
1 cup grated mild white cheddar
Dash of Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 14-ounce can or jar chopped drained artichoke hearts in water
¼ cup fresh (or frozen, thawed) peas
1 small Jalapeño Pepper minced
1 tablespoon fresh chives chopped
1 tablespoon fresh mint
1 tablespoon flat-leaf parsley
½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
8 ounces crumbled fresh goat cheese

BEFORE YOU CONTINUE… Listen to this song and make it fun, while you read the preparation part below.

Dip and Swoon is a playful, jazzy ode to culinary chemistry — the kind of slow-burn romance that begins with a spoon and ends in a scandalous second helping. It’s flirty, funny, and full of flavor — a musical wink to everyone who’s ever known the power of a perfect appetizer.

The song dances between smoky vocals and creamy chords, blending romance, spice, and laughter into a single irresistible groove.
Because when you cook with passion — when your goat cheese melts just right and your heart’s in every stir — the music follows.

So go ahead: bake the dip, play the song, and let the room fall in love right along with you.

PREPARATION:

Preheat oven to 450°F. Cook 1 cup ¾ “asparagus in a large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 2 minutes. Drain; let cool. Melt 2 tablespoons unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1 cup chopped leeks, onion and Jalapeño pepper (white and pale-green parts only) and cook, stirring often, until soft, about 10 minutes.

Whisk in 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; gradually whisk in 1 ¼ cups whole milk. Bring to a simmer, whisking constantly. Cook, whisking occasionally, until thickened; remove from heat. Add 1 cup grated mild white cheddar; whisk until cheese is melted and mixture is smooth. Season to taste with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Fold in asparagus (reserve tips); chopped drained artichoke hearts in water from one 14-ounce can or jar; ¼ cup fresh (or frozen, thawed) peas; 2 tablespoons each chopped fresh chives, mint, and flat-leaf parsley; ½ teaspoon finely grated lemon zest; and the half of the crumbled fresh goat cheese.

Transfer mixture to a 4-5-cup baking dish; arrange asparagus tips on top and dot with another half of the goat cheese. Bake until golden brown and bubbling, 15-20 minutes. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving. Serve it with crostini, tortilla chips, or crudités.

Cooking with great music makes happier food. ENJOY!!!!!

📜 LEGAL & CREATIVE DISCLAIMER

Song Title: [DIP & SWOON]

Lyrics: Written and owned by Tracy Taylor (with AI-assisted ideation via [DeepSeek/ChatGPT]).

Music: Composed using Suno AI under paid subscription (Tracy Taylor retains full rights to derivative works per Suno’s Terms of Service).

Art/Animation: AI-generated concepts modified and animated by Tracy Taylor via Canva Pro (licensed for commercial use).

Shared for non-commercial/personal use on this channel. For licensing inquiries, contact: tretaylorconsulting@gmail.com

Tools Used: Lyrics: [DeepSeek/ChatGPT] (concept aid) + Tracy’s personal edits.

Music: Suno AI (generated) + Tracy’s creative direction.

Art/Video: Canva Pro (AI graphics + manual customization).

Rights Assertion: Per Suno’s Terms (Section 5.1) and Canva’s License Agreement, subscribers retain ownership of modified outputs. This work is protected under derivative copyright (17 U.S. Code § 101).

Tré Taylor