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Summer's a great time to pull out the chips and dips when entertaining. Here are three easy ideas that wil work with either Greek-style yogurt or sour cream

It's peak avocado season, but even the most die-hard guac lover can get a little weary of the usual recipe. Here, are three ways to kick it up a notch.

In a hummus rut? Swap out the chickpeas and come up with exciting new dips in a snap.

Spinach-artichoke dip has become the token appetizer at T.G.I.McFunsters-like establishments. Set yourself apart with a homemade version that will have your New Year's party guests scraping the sides of the bowl.

This dip is inspired by the steakhouse flavor of creamed spinach but with an added bonus of dunk-ability -- no utensils required.

Just in time for New Year's resolutions, this recipe opts out of the traditional butter and heavy cream for reduced-fat sour cream, ricotta and cannellini beans.

Serve this golden-bubbly spinach artichoke dip from A Dash of Sass with tortilla chips, homemade pita chips or cut-up raw vegetables. Popeye will be so proud.

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Now that cookout season has kicked off, my healthy makeovers of traditional summer classics -- like creamy guacamole dip -- are in high demand.

It's true that avocados are high in fat, prompting people to call it the "butter pear." While a medium-sized avocado contains about 30 grams of fat, most of it is mono-unsaturated fat that actually helps to lower cholesterol levels. Diet experts have long steered consumers away from avocados, though the U.S. government revised its official nutrition guidelines a few years ago to encourage Americans to eat more of them.

Some people say it's impossible to mess up a guacamole recipe, but I beg to differ. In my book, there's no place for garlic. Yes, you heard right. Plum tomatoes are a must, with the seeds removed to keep from watering down the dip's velvety texture. I also think lime juice and cilantro are central to kicking up the flavor a notch, adding a nice contrast to the creamy texture of the avocados. I top the whole thing off with a pinch of heat from cayenne or other hot, ground dried chilies.

Get Jennifer's guacamole tips and Creamy Guacamole Dip recipe after the jump.