Sally Sampson offers 50 simple but tasteful recipes for dip--hot and cold, savory and sweet--that are so easy, fun, and delicious that readers will wonder why anyone else even thinks of serving guests canned dips. Dips deserve to be part of everyones entertaining repertoire. These crowd-pleasers are easy to prepare ahead or at the last minute, are inexpensive, and are so varied that you can host a fabulous cocktail party serving nothing but dips and drinks. With Party Dips! Theres no need to spend your party prep time painstakingly assembling canaps, stuffing mushrooms, or skewering shrimp. These sassy dip recipes will have everyone licking their fingers. Hostess with the mostest Sally Sampson offers plenty of tips for stocking your refrigerator and pantry with dip basics so that you can whip one up at a moments notice. She also includes simple presentation ideas as well as divine dipping suggestions for each and every dip. So whether your weapon of choice is a potato chip or a carrot stick, grab one and get ready to start dipping. Go for a dip!Red Bean and Chipotle Chile DipHot and Steamy Artichoke DipRoasted Walnut and Gorgonzola DipNew Orleans-Style Muffuletta DipCurried Tuna DipSun-Dried Tomato TapenadeRoasted Red Pepper and Ricotta DipTropical Fruit SalsaChickpea and Caramelized Onion DipCreamy Sesame Dip Sally Sampson offers 50 simple but tasteful recipes for dip--hot and cold, savory and sweet--that are so easy, fun, and delicious that readers will wonder why anyone else even thinks of serving guests canned dips. Dips deserve to be part of everyones entertaining repertoire. These crowd-pleasers are easy to prepare ahead or at the last minute, are inexpensive, and are so varied that you can host a fabulous cocktail party serving nothing but dips and drinks. With Party Dips! Theres no need to spend your party prep time painstakingly assembling canaps, stuffing mushrooms, or skewering shrimp. These sassy dip recipes will have everyone licking their fingers. Hostess with the mostest Sally Sampson offers plenty of tips for stocking your refrigerator and pantry with dip basics so that you can whip one up at a moments notice. She also includes simple presentation ideas as well as divine dipping suggestions for each and every dip. So whether your weapon of choice is a potato chip or a carrot stick, grab one and get ready to start dipping. Go for a dip!Red Bean and Chipotle Chile DipHot and Steamy Artichoke DipRoasted Walnut and Gorgonzola DipNew Orleans-Style Muffuletta DipCurried Tuna DipSun-Dried Tomato TapenadeRoasted Red Pepper and Ricotta DipTropical Fruit SalsaChickpea and Caramelized Onion DipCreamy Sesame Dip