Salsa Buying Tip: When Eating Basic, Buy The Cheapest.

The topic of salsa has come up a couple times lately. First a friend asked me what store-bought salsa I recommended and I had nothing. (Saucy Dipper fail!) Then another friend asked what salsa I used in my chili. I don’t. I use regular ol’ tomato sauce. She couldn’t believe it. To remedy my salsa… Continue reading Salsa Buying Tip: When Eating Basic, Buy The Cheapest.

A Modified Cannoli Dip

Cannoli filling recipes often call for ricotta cheese and/or mascarpone cheese plus heavy whipping cream whipped to perfection. But when you’re craving a cannoli and don’t have all that you need in the cupboard, it’s okay to modify. That’s what I did. From all the recipes I studied before making my cannoli dip, it appears… Continue reading A Modified Cannoli Dip

The Condiment Bible Weighs In (On Condiments Of Course)

The Saucy Dipper is launching a brand new series of posts featuring one-on-one interviews with other sauce, dip, and condiment lovers. I couldn’t think of a better person to start us off than Tommy Russ of The Condiment Bible. His blog is awesome and his condiment insights are right on, too. Thanks, Tommy, for agreeing… Continue reading The Condiment Bible Weighs In (On Condiments Of Course)

Savory Pumpkin Sauce Over Rotini

I know what you’re thinking: Enough with the pumpkin-flavored foods already! Well, I say “no.” While pumpkin is certainly a craze about to implode on itself, I still enjoy a well-made pumpkin dip and, after today, a well-made pumpkin sauce. This recipe was inspired by our ol’ pal Martha Stewart, but she’s not the only… Continue reading Savory Pumpkin Sauce Over Rotini

The Case of the Unidentified Dip

Those are definitely sliced cucumbers, and I think we're looking at a spicy kale dip and...not so sure. Maybe a yellow beet dip?

My friend Barb over at Creative Culinary posted a beautiful picture of a caramel sauce on Twitter with the caption, “I have no idea what this is but it looks good. Anyone else ever do that; make something; take photos and then ???” For me the answer is “yes.” Quite a few times actually. I’ve… Continue reading The Case of the Unidentified Dip

Product Feature: Epicurean Black Truffle Butter

Starting this fall I’m on a mission to find specialty food makers — condiment companies in particular — in an effort to build my new blogger-brand network and marketing company (lots of details to come). My goal is for Saucy Dipper to become THE hub for condiment enthusiasts. My first partner? Epicurean Butter in Federal… Continue reading Product Feature: Epicurean Black Truffle Butter

Question of the Day: What About Those Little Condiment Packets?

We’ve all got one. You know. That stash of condiment packets leftover from Chinese takeout orders and late night trips to fast food drive-throughs. We don’t dare throw the condiment packets out. What if we decide to go camping or, heaven forbid, we run out of ketchup and only discover that fact the moment we’re… Continue reading Question of the Day: What About Those Little Condiment Packets?

Say “No” to Sloppy Joe Seasoning Packets. Make These Slow Cooker Joe’s Instead.

It’s been about six months and one week since I last posted here, which I know is TOO LONG. You probably thought I forgot about you. No way did I forget! I just got confused about my priorities. The Saucy Dipper is back, and I have so many things up my sleeve I can hardly… Continue reading Say “No” to Sloppy Joe Seasoning Packets. Make These Slow Cooker Joe’s Instead.