re: Give me your go-to dip recipe for parties

This is my "go to" spread for the Fall. It's very good if you like gorgonzola, which I love.

Gorgonzola Cranberry Torte
8 oz. cream cheese
8 oz gorgonzola cheese, crumbled
1/4 c softened butter
1/2 c dried cranberries/craisens (I sometimes use a little more and if they are big, I might give them a little chop, but it doesn't matter, really.)
Mix these ingredients in mixer until smooth and place in mold lined with plastic wrap.
Chill. Unmold.
1/2 c chopped pecans
1 T brown sugar
1T water
Heat these 3 ingredients in sauce pan for about 5 minutes and pour over molded spread. Sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated. Reheating is not necessary.
(May need to increase the last 3 ingredients or, at least, the sugar and water to your desired amount. I like a good bit and generally double the sugar and water.)
Serve with mini gingersnaps and sliced apples and /or pears.