For a party, there’s nothing quite like gathering around a bowl of dip and whatever you want to go with it. It’s communal, enjoyable, social and encourages great conversations. Dips can also be a great way to get your kids or a picky spouse to eat their vegetables or fruit. Select a base, such as mayonnaise or sour cream, and work from there, but don’t limit it to the traditional fixings. Dips can be as unusual as salsa made from fruit rather than tomatoes or a warm crab dip usually reserved for special occasions. Add spices to create some zip. Since dip is usually eat in small amounts with a plain chip, vegetable or fruit, it can be chock-full of spices and still not overwhelm the taste buds. Got a great party-starter? This is the place to share it.