126 dipping sauce recipes

Curried yogurt dip with honey, lemon juice, hot sauce, and black pepper. A creamy, Indian-inspired party dip for vegetables and pita, ready in 10 minutes.

Creamy curry dip made with mayonnaise, curry powder, Worcestershire sauce, and chopped scallions. A quick no-cook party dip for fresh vegetables that improves after chilling.

Smoky bluegill fish dip made with steamed fillets, mayo, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke, and a squeeze of lemon. A no-cook appetizer that turns your fresh catch into party food.

This tasty treats made with smoked meat are especially good served with a dipping sauce of your choice.

Crispy fried asparagus won tons stuffed with chopped asparagus and water chestnuts. A crunchy, golden appetizer ready in 25 minutes. Serve with soy sauce for dipping.

Quick fish sauce made with mayonnaise, sun-dried tomatoes, dill, lemon juice, and hot sauce. A no-cook dipping sauce for fish fillets or fish sticks.

Light fiesta shrimp dip with reduced-fat cream cheese, picante sauce, horseradish, and cumin. A creamy, zesty cold dip with real chopped shrimp served with vegetable dippers.

Basic peanut-style dipping sauce (no actual peanuts) with cashew butter, tahini, coconut milk, lime, miso, and ginger. A richer, Thai-leaning satay sauce for grilled skewers, coconut shrimp, or crudités.

Vietnamese Buddhist peanut dipping sauce made with tuong (fermented soybean paste), roasted peanuts, and sugar. A 10-minute vegan condiment for spring rolls and fresh vegetables.

Light fiesta shrimp dip blends chopped shrimp with reduced-fat cream cheese, picante sauce, horseradish, cumin, and green onions. Lighter than your average shrimp dip, full of southwest punch.

No-cook peanut garlic sauce blended with fish sauce, red curry paste, and chicken broth. A quick Thai-inspired dipping sauce for satay, noodles, or grilled chicken.

Microwave-steamed globe artichokes with a zesty mustard dipping sauce made with brown mustard, Italian dressing mix, Worcestershire, and hot sauce.

Indian-style cilantro mint chutney with green chili, lemon, and yogurt. Bright, herbal 10-minute dipping sauce for samosas, pakoras, and grilled meats.

Homemade Thai sweet chili sauce with rice vinegar, fish sauce, plum sauce, and serrano chilies. Sweet, tangy, and spicy dipping sauce ready in 30 minutes. Better than store-bought.

Fresh fruit platter with strawberries, bananas, pineapple, and kiwi served with a cinnamon yogurt dipping sauce. A light, no-cook dessert or brunch spread.

Broiled chicken wings seasoned with five-spice powder, dipped in a sticky teriyaki-oyster-BBQ sauce, then broiled again until glazed and crusty. Finger-licking good in under 35 minutes.