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Fantastic Crab Dip Submitted by: Lynn Clarke

This recipe can be served hot or cold with a variety of different crackers or bread. It can be placed in a loaf of hollowed out sourdough bread; the bread can be used for dipping. Don't heat dip when in the bread; bread will become soggy. Heat the dip, and then fill bread.

Spinach and Artichoke Dip Submitted by: simmig

This spinach dip is a huge hit at parties! It has become one of our favorite appetizers to serve guests when we entertain. Prepare ahead, but serve warm from the oven with fresh bread, crackers, chips, pita, etc.

Hot Pizza Dip Submitted by: Dayna Dumas

All your favorite pizza ingredients in a hot dip made in the microwave. Serve with sliced French baguette bread.

Reuben Dip Submitted by: CRUZCHIX

This is a party favorite. Everyone fights over the pan as soon as it comes out of the oven! Serve it with wheat crackers or small pieces of rye bread.

Spiced Sweet Roasted Red Pepper Hummus Submitted by: MARBALET

Serve with pita bread-you can cut pita bread into wedges and toast it for a different taste sensation. Tahini is a sesame paste, you can usually find it in the Mediterranean section of your grocery store.

Double Chili Cheese Dip Submitted by: KIMIRN

This is an easy appetizer that you can make at the last minute. I never have any leftovers. Serve with tortilla chips.

Creamy Dill Dipping Sauce Submitted by: Jackie Smith

A tasty creamy dill dipping sauce.

Nacho Dip I Submitted by: Monica

This dip is great with nacho chips, and you can make it hotter or milder depending on the type of salsa you use.

Baked Onion Dip I Submitted by: BOBNOREEN

This is a great hot dip and it is extremely simple. It can be easily cut in half for an at-home snack. Enjoy!!!

Dave's Ultimate Guacamole Submitted by: Shari

My husband invented this recipe and it has become a real party pleaser. It's excellent with all types of Mexican food or just plain chips!

Tzatziki Sauce I Submitted by: Serena Liew

This fragrant sauce is cool and refreshing, a perfect summer dip for cucumber slices.

Watermelon Fire and Ice Salsa Submitted by: Lady Flannel

Juicy watermelon replaces tomatoes in this salsa that's simultaneously cool and spicy hot -- perfect for a summer barbeque. Serve it with tortilla chips, or use it as a topping for grilled chicken or fish.

Seven Layer Tex Mex Dip Submitted by: Ginny

This is a great, easy recipe people love. Our family has made it for gatherings for as long as I can remember. Refried beans are layered with guacamole, a seasoned sour cream mixture, cheese and vegetables. Serve it with tortilla chips. Enjoy!

Hoagie Dip Submitted by: C. Schuster

This mouth-watering dip tastes like a hoagie!

Nacho Cheese Sauce Submitted by: MARY ANN PUTMAN

Here's a simple cheese sauce to spread over tortilla chips. Add some jalapenos to spice things up a bit.

Absolutely the Best Nacho Dip Ever Submitted by: JEFF MOORE

This attractive layered dip for tortilla chips is filled with fresh ingredients. The addition of cocktail sauce is a nice, spicy twist.

Greek Salad Dip Submitted by: MOM2ANGELS

This dip is a refreshing change from the traditional dips you see at parties. The crisp green onions in combination with the olives and tomatoes is very reflective of the Greek salad served here in our local Greek pizza place. Serve with saltine crackers. It's always the first to go at our parties.

White Nacho Cheese Sauce Submitted by: PBEONE

This white, spicy cheese sauce is great on nachos.

Vegetable Dill Dip Submitted by: CATWOMAN2

Very good tasting recipe that was given to me by my mother. Try it you will like it. Everyone whom has had this raves about it. Best if made a day or several hours ahead.