Jamey Ordolis | CBC Life | Posted: November 15, 2023 9:37 PM | Last Updated: February 5
Grab your chips! Dip parties are trending, and they might be just what your friend group is craving
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This article was originally published Nov. 15, 2023 and was updated Feb. 5, 2025.
A "bring your own dip" party is exactly what it sounds like — a laid-back, dip-centric feast where everyone brings their favourite spread to share. As more #dipparty videos trend on TikTok, you might be considering organizing one yourself. They offer a simpler and more cost-effective way to host a gathering.
In seemingly unrelated news, writer Anne Helen Petersen recently coined the term "The Friendship Dip," to describe the decline in friendships many experience in their 20s, 30s and 40s due to life changes and scheduling hurdles. Butwe see a connection: an easygoing dip gathering might help a lagging social circle a little — an anti-friendship-dip-bring-your-own-dip-party, so to speak.
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While many of us have a signature dip, if you're looking to branch out or if someone has already claimed your go-to, here's our list of recipes that are perfect for this kind of party. They range from hot and creamy, to cool or dairy-free options — each one guaranteed to look fabulous when the camera turns to you for the internet reveal.