Sauces and dips are meant to complement the flavour of appetizers and hors d'oeuvre. A huge array of these products are available from which to choose, either homemade or purchased.
Pesto
Flavoured mayonnaises
Cocktail or Italian dressing
Chili-flavoured dipping sauce
These sauces can be either purchased or made at home.
Some dips are served cold while others should be heated prior to serving. They can be prepared ahead of time and kept refrigerated until they are needed.
Dips are great for foods such as:
Fruits
Vegetable crudités
Pita bread wedges
Tortilla chips, etc.
Cold dips include
Salsas
Guacamole
Hummus
Seafood dip
Hot dips include
Taco dip
Fondues
Note that not all dips are wet. Dry dips can include spice dips, such as cajun or paprika.