Strawberry and Yellow Pepper Fruit Salsa

It’s August, which is also known as the Saucy Dipper’s “Month O’ Fruit Salsas.” I already told you about a mango-cucumber salsa and today you get lots o’ strawberry-yellow pepper salsa goodness. Now, I’m not one to brag, especially since the following recipe isn’t really mine. I found inspiration on the Whole Foods website. However, I… Continue reading Strawberry and Yellow Pepper Fruit Salsa

Month O’ Fruit Salsas: Mango Cucumber

Most of the time I prefer a smooth dip over a salsa, but on a hot night not too long ago I got a hankering for a fruit salsa that couldn’t be denied. After some research, I decided on a mango-cucumber salsa. The freshness of the mango and cucumber was exactly what I wanted on… Continue reading Month O’ Fruit Salsas: Mango Cucumber

Aji Amarillo Chip Dip

This dip was truly an experiment. I read a few recipes for aji amarillo dip, yeah, but when it came time to produce, I just threw a bunch of ingredients together until I found a flavor I liked. I’m not sure what I expected. Something spicy? Something unique? Again, not sure. But what I got… Continue reading Aji Amarillo Chip Dip

Fava, Er, Lima Bean Dip

Do you know this saying? “When life hands you lemons, make lemonade.” Of course you do. Well, I have a new saying. It goes like this…”When life hands you a set of beans that you’re not sure you like and definitely don’t appreciate the color of, make bean dip.” That’s what I did when I… Continue reading Fava, Er, Lima Bean Dip

I Made Shrimp Butter Because My Mom Told Me To

Is a spread a dip? I’ve debated more than once about what qualifies as a dip, a sauce, a spread, or a condiment. In my mind, they all may range in consistency and application, but the result is the same: combined flavors. One of the flavors is a vehicle in which to get the second… Continue reading I Made Shrimp Butter Because My Mom Told Me To

Your Kitchen Needs Blow Torch Excitement

A blow torch brings drama to the kitchen…in a good way. How else you can get that perfectly caramelized sugar in seconds flat? During my recent blow torch adventure I was a little hesitant at first. It seemed scary! But the truth is that once you master your flame, cooking with a blow torch is… Continue reading Your Kitchen Needs Blow Torch Excitement

Creamy Guac Deserves Pork Rind Dippers

It’s the last day of Dipstock, and I can’t think of a better way to end the party than with a guacamole, one of THE quintessential dips. This recipe was submitted by Sweet Life, a wonderful food blogger who has a serious knack for Texan-inspired recipes and food photography (the pic on the left is… Continue reading Creamy Guac Deserves Pork Rind Dippers