Curried Sour Cream Dipping Sauce

Want to entertain as a professional would? Then never serve a crispy or crunchy appetizer without a little something to dip it in. This creamy number made from tangy sour cream and fragrant curry powder will go splendidly alongside everything from crudités to fried finger foods like these Carrot, Zucchini and Leek Fritters.

8 oz sour cream (1 cup)
1½ tsp. curry powder, such as Madras
1 pinch ground cayenne pepper
sea salt
black pepper, freshly ground

To Serve:
toasted sesame seeds

In a bowl, stir together sour cream, curry powder and cayenne, season with salt and pepper. Serve sprinkled with sesame seeds.

This recipe can be made and refrigerate in an airtight container up to 5 days ahead; omit sesame seeds until ready to serve.

Makes 1 cup.