A dip is different from a common sauce because food is not bathed in it; instead, the food is spread or dipped in the chosen sauce. A dip can be served cold or hot, depending on the type of ingredients used and the accompaniment. Just be creative, as there are many variations. Different types of dips can be served in small pots, with the foods used for dipping placed around them. It is not complicated to prepare a dip; it is just about mixing different ingredients that combine in flavor and texture, and then accompanying it with crackers, chips, toast, vegetables, etc. There are milder dips and also spicier ones, not to mention sweet and sour combinations. The bases for this type of sauce can vary, and examples include:

- Ricotta cheese
- Cream
- Mayonnaise
- Flavored oils

Any of these ingredients can be mixed with a more liquid substance such as lemon juice, orange juice, tomato juice, or oil. A paste can also be made with cooked eggplants seasoned with olive oil, or an avocado dip mixed with olive oil or cream seasoned with salt and pepper. An eggplant dip. It can be prepared as follows: Mix 500 grams of cooked eggplant pulp with one tablespoon of olive oil, one teaspoon of finely chopped onion, 100 grams of chopped green olives, ¼ cup of ricotta, salt, and pepper to taste. Recommended cooking recipes: - Guacamole - Spinach Dip - Artichoke and Spinach Dip - Chickpea Dip - Yogurt and Cucumber Dip