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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.
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