These dip recipes are so much fun to make because you just fling ingredients together and dive in.

Dip recipes are always popular at cocktail parties. You know why? Our theory is that most people love dips, but the only time they usually plunge into a yummy dip is when they attend a gathering. It's not an everyday thing.

So make the most of this opportunity to be a cocktail party hero by making a luscious dip or two or three or more. Believe me, when you offer these dips, your guests will be flocking around the table, eating and chatting happily.

In our opinion, no party should be without an interesting variety of popular and unique dips, along with crackers, breads, chips, veggies and other dipping items.

This collection of dip recipes includes the expected and the surprising, such as:

You may want to try different dipping foods for variety and interest, instead of just one thing.

Crackers are now available in a gazillion varieties of textures, flavors and grains. And the bread and veggie options are virtually endless too. By the way, pretzel sticks make a great low fat option.

Be sure to check back from time to time. We plan to add new recipes on a regular basis.

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