Simple recipes for delicious dips and spreads that anyone with a basic level of culinary skill can whip together to entertain friends and family at their next gathering. The sweet and savory dips and spreads in this guide are either dairy-based (cream, soft cheese), nondairy (beans, vegetable), or nut butters—catering to the needs of all manner of special diets, such as dairy-free, diabetic, low-sodium, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan.