Nước chấm is a Vietnamese "dipping sauce" that is served quite frequently as a condiment. While it is referred to as a sauce, this is a misnomer, as the consistency is close to water, and is clear, with an orangey-brown color to it. The basic recipe is:1 part lime/lemon juice. Vinegar has also been known to be used in a pinch1 part fish sauce1 part sugar2 parts waterTo this, people will typically add minced garlic, chopped or minced serrano peppers, and in some instances, shredded carrot, etc.It is often prepared hot on a stove to melt the sugar more quickly, then cooled. The flavor varies depending on the individual's preference of putting in more of a certain ingredient, but is generally is described as pungent and distinct, sweet yet sour, and sometimes hot.Nước chấm is typically served with:Cơm tấm, or "Broken rice".Chả giò, also known as eggrolls, often mistakened as springroll(s).Gỏi cuốn, which are sometimes referred to erroneously as "Rice paper Rolls," a.k.a. springroll(s).Bánh Xèo, a crepe made out of rice flour and coconut milk, pan-fried like American omelette but stuffed with pork, shrimp, and bean sprouts.Bánh hỏi, very thin vermicelli that has been layered into sheets, and separated by thin layers of mo hanh (scallions in oil)

The Sauce Goddess is at it again. She had a blast creating some recipes for a tv spot on Super Bowl Sunday. New dip with blue cheese, cream cheese and my sweet & spicy grill glaze. yummy!

Embutido is a Filipino style meatloaf. It is one of the most favorite filipino dish. Embutido can be served as cold cuts; lightly pan a sliced pieces or fried the whole then sliced. It is also best that you dip a slice of embutido with your favorite food sauce.

On the Food Network, Bobby Flay shows how to make tostones, or fried green plantains. Ask any Latino what tostones are (or patacones in South America) and they will know what you are talking about. However, Bobby's dipping sauce is not what Latinos commonly use. Check out my recipes and thoughts here, and don't forget to digg it. thanks

Here is a light and healthy version of the deep fried spring rolls, which can be found on virtually every Chinese food menu. Summer rolls are an un-fried version of the appetizer, and they are served cold with a zesty dipping sauce. This recipe is vegetarian, but you can easily add chicken or shrimp to turn it into a healthy entree.

Eat healthy with fresh fruit and fruit dips. Large collection of fruit dips from the basic to chocolate fruit dip. Also fruit salad sauce. Easy recipes. Very yummy.