Party Dips!: 50 Zippy, Zesty, Spicy, Savory, Tasty, Tempting Dips (50 Series) [Hardcover]

Sally Sampson (Author)

Book Description

Series: 50 Series | Publication Date: August 28, 2004

Sally Sampson is an expert at easy, speedy, inexpensive yet stylish party food and here are 50 of her best dip recipes. She covers all the basics of stocking the refrigerator and pantry, and offers presentation ideas.

Editorial Reviews

From Publishers Weekly

For hosts who are sick of the usual onion soup mix/sour cream dip present at so many cocktail parties, cookbook author Sampson (The Bake Sale Cookbook; The $50 Dinner Party; etc.) offers a book full of alternatives. She suggests such different dips as Stan Frankenthaler’s Green Goddess Dip, which incorporates anchovies, spinach, tarragon and capers, among other ingredients; and Red Bean and Chipotle Dip, a variation on hummus that Sampson stumbled upon serendipitously. Smooth, chunky and cheesy dips all receive their due with colorful photos and straightforward instructions. Many recipes call for staples like mayonnaise and garlic; a good number (though not all) require food processors; and most make around two cups of dip (which, according to her quarter-cup-per-person allowance, should serve eight). Sampson also suggests "Divine Dippers" for each dip, ranging from celery sticks to French bread toasts, and explains techniques like roasting garlic and toasting nuts.
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Review

Full-color photos make your mouth water. -- Sue Perkins, The Bergen News/Sun Bulletin

This collection of 50 recipes can make your party go much easier—and save you a lot of time. -- John Griffin, San Antonio Express-News

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 96 pages
• Publisher: Harvard Common Press (August 28, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558322787
• ISBN-13: 978-1558322783
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #177,254 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #51 in Books > Cookbooks, Food & Wine > Meals > Appetizers

More About the Author

Sally Sampson is the author of twelve cookbooks, including the Recipe of the Week series, Party Dips!, Souped Up!, Party Nuts!, and the James Beard Award-nominated The $50 Dinner Party. She has coauthored six additional books, including (with chef Todd English): The Olives Table, The Figs Table, and The Olives Dessert Table.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars PARTY DIPS, December 10, 2007

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P. S. Stopera (Uniontown, OH USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Party Dips!: 50 Zippy, Zesty, Spicy, Savory, Tasty, Tempting Dips (50 Series) (Hardcover)

Anyone that says anything negative about this little book has no taste!
This is probably my favorite recipe book to date. I usually try 2-3 recipes out of a book. If none are good, I get rid of the book, believing the author has no(culinary)taste. I have yet to find a bad recipe in this book! And they are all easy enough for a novice!
I look forward to all books that are published by Sally Sampson!!

11 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another winner from Sally Sampson, February 7, 2005

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cjfan "cjfan" (los angeles, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Party Dips!: 50 Zippy, Zesty, Spicy, Savory, Tasty, Tempting Dips (50 Series) (Hardcover)

Yet again, Sally Sampson takes the anxiety out of entertaining. This great little book has fantastic recipes for dips - you will love them all, as will your guests. Start with the Gorgonzola spread and go crazy!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Just the thing for your next party., June 29, 2009

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J. Bate "lives for music" (Ft. Lauderdale) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Party Dips!: 50 Zippy, Zesty, Spicy, Savory, Tasty, Tempting Dips (50 Series) (Hardcover)

Great dip ideas. Lots of variety. Easy to understand and make. I loaned this to a "foodie" friend and haven't got it back yet....hmmm.