What's in the dip? Thanks to your way with spices, guests will wonder what makes your dips so delicious and distinctive. Here are a handful of specific recipes, as well as a few tips to help you whip up your very own version of the ultimate party food.

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Homemade Dips can be a lot healthier than their store-bought cousins, which are often high in fat, sodium and calories. Try our tips for healthy, delicious dips.

· Make skinny dips by simply using non-fat or low-fat versions of cheese or mayonnaise.

· Use high-nutrition bases for your dips--like beans (chickpeas, kidney, pinto, black or white beans all work well), spinach, avocado, tomato or soft tofu.

· To enhance flavors, add a dash of tamari, lemon or lime instead of salt.

· Try using yogurt instead of sour cream in your recipes. You can ease into the transition by replacing just half of the sour cream with yogurt to start.

· Fill up on fiber. Use wholegrain breads and crackers, and avoid high-fat chips and snacks made with refined flours.Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth. Serve chilled. Makes about 1 1/2 cup.

· Add finely chopped vegetables to your dips--like carrots, red, green and yellow peppers, celery, broccoli and whole peas. They add nutrition, color and flavor.

· Serve dips with bite-sized pieces of raw vegetables--smaller pieces mean no double-dipping.

· Instead of salt, season your dips with plenty of high-antioxidant spices and herbs such as curry powder, garlic, thyme and oregano. For sweet dips, try cloves and cinnamon.

No time to make your own homemade dips? Try Simply Organic Dip Mixes – they're fresh, flavorful and fast! Choose from nine delicious dips, including Ranch, Guacamole and Spicy Jalapeno Bac'Un.

with all the essential dip-making spices and seasonings.

Recipes:
» Eggplant Dip
» Spicy Flatbread
» Creamy Crudité Dip
» Almond Hummus
» Coriander Fruit Dip

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