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Up Your Appetizer Game With Store-Bought Hacks

Homemade dipping sauces to pair with every kind of appetizer

Up Your Appetizer Game With Store-Bought Hacks

In partnership with Western Family

Appetizers and holidays go hand in hand. This winter season, embrace shortcuts and make more time for you with store-bought appetizers. Then, kick them up a notch with three of our favourite mouthwatering, triple-tested sauces. Here's how to enjoy a low-effort, highly delicious spread.

Maple BBQ Sauce 

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Pair with Western Family Honey Garlic Bacon Wrapped Chicken

Prep 5 min; total 15 min
2/3 cup tomato paste 1/4 cup maple syrup 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp liquid smoke (optional)
1/2 tsp freshly ground pepper
1. WHISK tomato paste with maple syrup, vinegar, soy, garlic and onion powders, and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan set over medium. Cook, whisking occasionally and adjusting heat if necessary, until sauce reduces to 1 cup, 10 to 15 min. Stir in liquid smoke and pepper.

Garden Green Goddess Dressing

Pair with Western Family Spinach and Artichoke Bites

Prep 10 min; total 10 min
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup buttermilk
1/2 cup packed parsley leaves
2 green onions, chopped
2 1/2 tsp anchovy paste
1 tbsp tarragon leaves
1 small garlic clove , minced
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1. WHIRL mayo, buttermilk, parsley, onions, anchovies, tarragon, garlic, salt and pepper in a blender until greens are finely chopped, about 10 sec.

Buttermilk Ranch Dressing 

Pair with Western Family Cauliflower Bites 

Prep 10 min; total 10 min
3/4 cup sour cream
1/3 cup buttermilk
2 tbsp mayonnaise
2 tbsp finely chopped dill
1 tbsp finely chopped chives
1 tbsp finely chopped parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tbsp white-wine vinegar
2 tsp Dijon mustard
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
1. WHISK all ingredients in a medium bowl until combined.
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