SuperDips: Reinventing your recipes

Sometimes, we’re trapped by our daily routines and lack inspiration for new and easy recipes. It’s one of many good reasons why we are happy to present "SuperDips" seasoning packages. Created by the Fa-Products company, they are made of 100% natural ingredients, herbs, spices and dried vegetables. Plus, they are MSG (monosodium glutamate) and gluten free.

Simply add mayonnaise, sour cream or plain yogurt to a SuperDips seasoning mix and you have an instant dip, spread, sauce or salad dressing.

Here are a few recipes presented by "SuperDips" that can easily be made a home.

1. Veggie dip

Mix: ½ cup plain yogurt, ½ cup mayonnaise and a pack of "SuperDips Dill & Lemon". The perfect summer mix to savor with your favorite veggies from the market.

2. Fondue sauce

Mix: ½ cup plain yogurt, ½ cup sour cream and a pack of "SuperDips Coco Cari. It’s a revamped Asian sauce for fondue lovers and coconut milk fans!

3. Flavored butter

Mix: ½ cup butter (or margarine) and 2 tbsp. of "SuperDips Garlic" and spread evenly on warm bread rolls or meats.

4.  Asian salad dressing

Mix: 1 tbsp. balsamic vinegar, 2 tbsp. olive oil and 1 tbsp. "SuperDips Asia". It’s the ideal dressing to serve with Asian inspired salads or Buddha bowls.

5. Spicy chicken wings

Mix: 2/3 cup olive oil, 3 tbsp. maple syrup, 1 tbsp. water and ½ bag of "SuperDips habanero". Pour the marinade in a bag with chicken wings and let rest 12 to 24 hours in the fridge. Cook on the BBQ or in the oven.

Francine's 5 top picks

With over 25 flavors available, there's a dip for everyone. Having a hard time choosing? Here is Francine Gaudet, co-owner, favorite 5 mixes:

• Maple garlic
• Coco Cari
• Tomato & Basil
• Jalapenos
• Super Spag

You can find "SuperDips" in selected grocery stores. To find the nearest selling point near you, or for recipes and additional information, you can visit their website: www.superdips.ca