In the last couple years, I have developed a liking for a variety of fish.  I used to crinkle my nose at the thought of dinner at a seafood restaurant.  However, as I have sampled different kinds of seafood, I have found many to be appealing.

Cooking for a family, I like to expose our children to new dishes to broaden their dining horizons also.  However, I know that if I jump into new foods too quickly, it can result in displeasure.  Therefore, I have different strategies that I use when presenting a new dish.  Sometimes it is the reward of a favorite side dish, such as honey cornbread, or a dipping sauce to accent the entree.

Last night I made fish tacos for dinner.  Our ten year old is a little hesitant when it comes to any new dish.  However, she also adores dipping her foods in dressings.  To make this meal more appealing, I created a sauce/spread that could be used in the fish tacos.  The spread was creamy yet had a small bite of spiciness, making it enjoyable for all members of our dining party.

I found its flavor to be tastier by making the sauce early in the afternoon, allowing the seasonings to mingle before serving it at dinner.  Although I served it with fish tacos, it would work well as a dip for vegetables or chicken fingers and a spread for subs.