Our current dip inventory includes the flavors above. Each dip mix makes 2 cups, you can divide the package in 1/2 and make just 1 cup at a time. To make just combine 2 of your favorite flavors - the standard recipe calls for 1 cup mayonnaise and 1 cup if sour cream but you can substitute cream cheese, plain yogurt or double of the four. The flavor is best when you let it sit and blend overnight.

The exceptions to the recipe above include the Cranberry Orange fruit dip and the salad dressings. Cranberry Orange is combined with 1 cup of marshmellow fluff, 1 bar of cream cheese and then thin with sour cream to the desired consistency. The fruit dip is great not only on fruit but pound cake or any sweet breakfast bread.

The salad dressing mixes do double duty as a marinade. The Chipotle Lime Vinigrette can be mixed with vinegar - or lime juice and some olive oil - marinate your choice of meat, turning often. Remember not to marinate seafood long - the acids will break down the fish or seafood at a fast rate- leave on just for 5 minutes or so, or baste with the marinade while it cooks for an even more intense flavor.

There are always great things to do with left over dip, see below for some of my favorite tips.