American Dips

Ranch is a salad dressing or a dip consisting of buttermilk, salt, garlic, onion, herbs (such as dill, parsley, and chives), and spices (such as mustard seed, black pepper, and paprika) mixed into a mayonnaise-based sauce. Today, it is the number ... READ MORE

Originating from Salt Lake City, Utah, fry sauce consists of a simple combination of equal parts ketchup and mayonnaise or one part ketchup and two parts mayonnaise. The sauce has a thick, smooth consistency and is characterized by its pink color.... READ MORE

Blue cheese dressing is commonly used on salads but it can also be served as a dip accompanying crudités or Buffalo wings. It is prepared with a combination of blue cheese, milk, vinegar, sour cream or yogurt, mayonnaise, ... READ MORE

Originally named after the Thousand Islands region along the upper part of the St. Lawrence River between Canada and the United States, this popular dressing appears to have more than one origin story. However, food historians have pointed out tha... READ MORE

Green goddess is an American dressing or a dip made with a combination of anchovy paste or fillets, mayonnaise, sour cream, garlic, parsley, chives, tarragon, and lemon juice. The ingredients are simply blended together until smooth. It is recomme... READ MORE

Pepper jelly is a spicy American condiment that is mainly used with snacks and appetizers. It is traditionally prepared with sugar, vinegar, sweet bell peppers, and hot peppers, although it can also be made with fruits such as mangos, pineapples, ... READ MORE

Benedictine is a traditional spread or a dip originating from Kentucky. It's usually made with a combination of cream cheese, a pinch of cayenne pepper, cucumber juice, onion juice, and a few drops of green food coloring (alternatively, spinach or... READ MORE

Fina'denne' is a flavorful spicy sauce from Guam, usually used as a condiment that is either spooned over meat, rice, and fish dishes or used as a dip, when it is served in a separate bowl. Soy sauce is typically the main ingredient, along with wh... READ MORE

This type of Chamorro kelaguen is made with chopped sardines, either fresh or canned. They are seasoned with lime or lemon juice, salt, lots of onions, and hot peppers. Optionally, grated coconut can also be added to the dish. Once the dish has be... READ MORE