Dips may be served as an accompaniment for crudites, which consist of bite-sized pieces of raw vegetables such as carrot, celery, cucumber and pimento. Dips may also be served with a range of savoury snacks such as potato crisps, taco shells, tortillas and small poppadums. They can also be served hot or cold, to accompany hors-d'oeuvre dishes made with fish, shellfish, poultry, meat and vegetables.
