* Exported from MasterCook * Avocado and Raisin Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 avocados; peeled & chopped 1/2 cup raisins 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1/4 cup lime juice 1 teaspoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper Place all ingredients in blender container. Cover and blend on high speed until smooth, about 45 seconds. Serve with raw vegetables, assorted crackers or fried tortillas. Makes 1 2/3 cups of dip. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Artichoke Hors D'oeuvre with Sweet Anise and Chick Pea Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Appetizer Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 24 medium California artichokes 1 pound Sweet anise bulb 3/4 cup Olive oil 3/4 cup Lemon juice 2 cups Cooked chick peas 1 teaspoon Salt 1/2 teaspoon Freshly ground pepper 1/8 teaspoon Cayenne pepper Cut off stems and snap off first few small leaves. Slice through tips, if desired. Trim dark green from bottom. Plunge into acidified water to prevent discoloration. Cook by preferred method. Drain. Separate leaves from bottom, discarding any purple or thorny center leaves; set aside. Remove fuzzy center from bottom; set aside. Trim sweet anise; slice thinly. Combine olive oil and lemon juice in a non-reactive pan. Braise sweet anise, tightly covered, over low heat, stirring occasionally, until very tender for about 30 minutes. Arrange prepared artichoke bottoms on top of braising sweet anise. Cover; heat artichokes through, about 5 to 10 minutes. Add a tablespoon of water, as needed to keep food moist. Remove artichoke bottoms from pan. Hold warm. In a food processor or blender, puree the cooked sweet anise, chick peas, salt, pepper, and cayenne. Source: "California Artichoke Advisory Board" S(Internet Address): "http://www.artichokes.org/" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Serving Ideas: Fill center of cooked artichoke bottom with a few tablespoon Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Artichoke Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Dips Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup Parmesan cheese 1 cup Mayonnaise 1 Garlic powder 1 1/2 cans Artichoke hearts Combine equal amounts Parmesan cheese and mayonnaise. Add garlic powder. Add artichoke hearts and combine with cheese mixture. May be served cold or heated 10 to 20 minutes in 350F oven or until cheese is melted (do not heat in microwave). Serve with chips or as a spread on french bread. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Artichoke Spinach Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Dips Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 1/2 ounces Canned Artichokes -- drained 1 10 ounces Ba spinach 3/4 cup Mayonnaise 3 tablespoons Lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon Grated lemon rind Tabasco -- to taste Salt and pepper Chop artichoke hearts in food processor fitted with steel blade. Set aside. Wash spinach well. Blanch in boiling water; drain; squeeze dry and chop in food processor. Add chopped artichoke hearts and remaining ingredients and process just until blended. Prepare a day in advance. Serve with vegetable sticks. Yield: "2 1/2 Cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Avocado and Raisin Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Dips Fruits Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 Avocados -- peeled & chopped 1/2 cup Vegetable oil 1 teaspoon Sugar 1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup Raisins 1/4 cup Lime juice 1 teaspoon Salt Place all ingredients in blender container. Cover and blend on high speed until smooth, about 45 seconds. Serve with raw vegetables, assorted crackers or fried tortillas. Yield: "1 2/3 Cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Aztec Pyramid Avocado Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Cheese/eggs Dips Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3 Avocados -- peeled 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice 1 cup Cream Cheese -- softened 2 cups Sour Cream 1 1 1/3 ounce Taco Seasoning Mix 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese -- shredded 3 cups Fresh Tomatoes -- finely chopped 5 Green Onions -- sliced 1/2 cup Black Olives -- sliced LAYER 1: (Bottom) Mash the avocados and blend in the lemon juice, mixing well, and spread evenly in a bowl or on a serving plate to the edges of the dish. LAYER 2: Beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Blend in the sour cream, mixing well, and blend in the taco seasoning, blending well. Spread over the avocado layer. LAYER 3: Sprinkle the cheddar cheese over the cream cheese mixture. LAYER 4: Distribute the tomatoes over the cheddar cheese layer. LAYER 5: Spread the green onions over the tomato layer. LAYER 6: Top with the black olives. Serve at room temperature. Yield: "10 Cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Bacon Horseradish Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Dips Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup Mayonnaise 1/4 cup Bacon bits 1 cup Sour cream 1/4 cup Horseradish Stir all ingredients until well mixed. Cover; chill. Yield: "2 Cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Banana Bread Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Desserts Dips Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup Ripe Bananas -- mashed 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1/4 teaspoon Salt 1/2 cup Sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon -- ground 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg -- ground 1/2 cup Quick Oats -- uncooked Mix the bananas and lemon juice, blending well. Add all of the other ingredients, blending well. Serve immediately. Yield: "2 Cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Bavarian Liverwurst Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Dips German Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup Liverwurst 1/2 cup Sour cream 1/4 cup White onion -- minced 1 teaspoon Dill pickle relish 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon White pepper Blend the liverwurst and sour cream until smooth and creamy. Add all the other ingredients, blending well. May be served at room temperature or chilled. Yield: "1 3/4 Cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Bean and Garlic Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Beans Dips Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 cups Pinto beans -- home cooked or canned 1 clove Garlic -- finely chopped 1/4 teaspoon Salt 1/4 cup Mayonnaise OR salad dressing 1 1/2 teaspoons Ground red chiles 1 Dash Pepper Mix all ingredients. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour. Serve with tortilla chips. Yield: "2 Cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Black Bean Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Beans Dips Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 1/2 cups Cooked Black Beans 1/3 cup Celery -- minced 1/2 teaspoon Ground Coriander 1/4 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon Dried Cilantro -- crushed 1/3 cup Carrot -- minced 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin 1/2 cup Sour Cream Coarsely mash half the beans by hand. Add the remaining whole beans and all of the other ingredients, blending well. Cover and chill. Garnish with cilantro or parsley. Yield: "2 3/4 Cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Brandied Gorgonzola Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Cheese/eggs Dips Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/2 cup Gorgonzola Cheese 3/4 cup Sour Cream 1/4 teaspoon White Pepper 3/4 teaspoon Brandy Blend the gorgonzola cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add the remaining ingredients and blend well. Cover and chill. Yield: "1 1/4 Cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Broccoli and Mushroom Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Dips Low-cal Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 cups Broccoli -- chopped 1 tablespoon Vegetable oil 1 Garlic clove 1/2 Onion -- chopped 1/4 pound Mushrooms -- chopped 3/4 cup Low-fat cottage cheese 1/4 cup Low-fat plain yogurt 1 Pinch Salt and Pepper Cook broccoli just until tender-crisp, (3 minutes). Drain and put under cold water. In nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat; add garlic, onion and mushrooms and cook, until onion is tender. Set aside. In blender, combine cottage cheese and yogurt; season with salt and pepper to taste. Process just until mixed. Cover and refrigerate. Yield: "2 1/2 Cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Bye-Bye Birdy Curry Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Cheese/eggs Dips Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 cups Water 1 1/2 teaspoons Lemon Juice 1 medium Granny Smith Apple 1 cup Mayonnaise 1 cup Celery -- finely diced 3/4 cup Fresh Pineapple -- crushed OR 8 1/4 ounces Crushed Pineapple -- drain well 2 teaspoons Curry Powder 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper 1/2 cup Cashews -- chopped 1/4 cup Blue Cheese -- crumbled (use Gorgonzola cheese if available, otherwise use any blue-veined cheese) Mix the water and lemon juice in a small bowl. Slice the Granny Smith apple and put the slices into the lemon water to soak. Set aside. Put the mayonnaise into a serving bowl and add the celery, pineapple, curry powder, salt and pepper and blend well. Fold in the cashews. Remove the apple slices from the lemon water and dice. Stir into the mixture and then stir in the Gorgonzola cheese, blending well. Cover and chill. Yield: "2 Cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Caesar Mayo Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Cheese/eggs Dips Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 Anchovy Fillets 1 1/2 cups Mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Dijon Mustard 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Chop and mash the anchovy fillets on a cutting board. Put in a bowl and blend in the mayonnaise. Add the remaining ingredients and blend well. Cover and chill. Yield: "1 3/4 Cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Caramel Apple Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Fruit Great for Kids Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 Package Cream cheese -- 8oz 1/2 Cup Apple butter* 1/4 Cup Brown sugar 1/2 Teaspoon Vanilla 1/2 Cup Peanuts Apples -- Chopped Place all ingredients except peanuts and apples in a bowl. Mix until smooth. Stir in chopped peanuts. Chill. Just before serving, slice apples, arrange around dip and serve. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : *Substitute 1 can (8oz) crushed pinapple, drained for the apple butter Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Caramelized Onion Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Dips Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 tablespoon Unsalted butter 1 large Red onion -- sliced 1/2 cup Mayonnaise 1/4 teaspoon Cayenne pepper 1/8 teaspoon Tabasco sauce 1 tablespoon Peanut oil 1/2 cup Sour cream 1/4 teaspoon Salt 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes Crackers OR Chips Saute onion in butter and oil until caramelized (golden brown), about 20 minutes. Cool and combine the remaining ingredients. Mix well and chill for at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers or chips. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Caviar, Dill and Purple Onion Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Cheese/eggs Dips Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/2 cup Cream Cheese -- softened 3/4 cup Sour Cream 3 ounces Red OR Black Caviar 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice 2 teaspoons Purple Onion -- diced 1 tablespoon Fresh Dill -- chopped OR 1 teaspoon Dried Dill -- crushed Beat the cream cheese to a smooth consistency. Blend in the sour cream and add the remaining ingredients, blending well. Cover and chill. Just before serving, garnish with the egg which has been finely chopped. Yield: "1 1/2 Cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Cayenne Mayonnaise Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Dips Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 1/2 cups Mayonnaise 1 Cayenne Pepper -- to taste 1/2 cup Sour Cream Blend all of the ingredients together until smooth. Cover and chill. Yield: "2 Cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Appetizers Cheese/eggs Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/2 cup Raisins 1 tablespoon Brandy 2 cups Cream Cheese -- softened 1/2 cup Whipping Cream 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla Extract 1/4 cup Dark Brown Sugar 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon 1/2 cup Mini Chocolate Chips Ground Cinnamon Mix the raisins and brandy (making sure all the raisins are coated) and let soak for 15 minutes. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and whipping cream until well blended and smooth. Add the vanilla, mixing well. Blend in the brown sugar and cinnamon. Mix in the "slushed" raisins and chocolate chips, blending well. Garnish with a light dusting of cinnamon. Serve at room temperature. Makes about 3 3/4 cups of dip. SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Graham Crackers Honeydew Melon Strawberries Peaches Dried Fruit Pound Cake Cubes - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Chunky Kidney Bean Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Beans Dips Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 1/2 cups Kidney Beans -- cooked 1/4 cup Sour Cream 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice 1 tablespoon Ground Cumin 1 teaspoon Hot Sauce 1 tablespoon Ground Coriander Mash the beans by hand, using a fork or the back of a wooden spoon. Blend in the sour cream, mixing until smooth. Add all the other ingredients and blend well. Cover and chill. Yield: "1 3/4 Cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Classy Mustard-Garlic Mayonnaise Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Dips Garlic Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard 1 cup Mayonnaise 1 teaspoon Fresh tarragon -- chopped OR 1 teaspoon Dried tarragon -- crushed 1 teaspoon Fresh parsley -- chopped OR 1 teaspoon Dried parsley -- crushed 1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder 1 teaspoon Capers Blend all of the ingredients, together until smooth. Cover and chill. Yield: "1 1/4 Cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Cocktail Crab Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Cheese/eggs Dips Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3/4 cup Catsup 2 tablespoons Prepared Horseradish 1/8 teaspoon Hot Sauce 1/2 cup Fresh Crabmeat -- glaked OR 6 ounces Canned Crabmeat -- flaked, drain well 1 cup Cream Cheese -- Softened 1/8 teaspoon Salt 3 tablespoons White Onion -- diced Combine the catsup, horseradish and hot sauce. Remove any remaining filament from the crabmeat. Add the crabmeat to the catsup mixture and continue to blend. Add all other ingredients and blend till smooth. Serve at room temperature. Yield: "2 1/2 Cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Cold Clam Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Dips Fish/sea Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 10 ounces Clams 6 ounces Philadelphia Cream Cheese 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1/8 teaspoon Pepper 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 Garlic clove (pressed) Tabasco sauce Blend all ingredients together. Let set for 2 hours before serving. Potato chips and all party crackers are good with this dip. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Contemplating Cape Cod Clam Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Cheese/eggs Dips Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/2 cup Clams -- minced OR 1 6 1/2 ounce Clams -- minced, well drained 2 tablespoons Clam Juice 1 cup Cream Cheese -- softened 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice 1 tablespoon Onion Juice 1/8 teaspoon Hot Sauce 1/4 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce 1 tablespoon Chili Sauce Blend the clams, clam juice, and cream cheese to a smooth consistency. All all of the other ingredients and blend well. Cover and chill. Yield: "1 3/4 Cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Corn and Walnut Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Dips Vegetables Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 8 ounce pack Cream cheese -- softened 1/4 cup Lime juice 1 tablespoon Ground Cumin 1 Dash Pepper 1/4 cup Vegetable oil 1 tablespoon Ground Red chiles 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1 8 3/4 ounces Kernel Corn 1 cup Walnuts -- chopped 1/4 cup Onion -- chopped (1 small) Beat all ingredients except corn, walnuts and onion in a large bowl, with an electric mixer on medium speed, until smooth. Stir in corn, walnuts, and onion. Serve with tortilla chips. Yield: "4 Cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Cottage Cheese Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Cheese/eggs Dips Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/4 cup Cucumber -- diced 1/4 cup Green Onion -- diced 1/4 cup Radish -- diced 1/2 cup Cottage Cheese 1/2 cup Sour Cream 1/2 teaspoon Celery Salt 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper Mix the cucumber, green onion, and radishes together then blend in the cottage cheese and sour cream. Add the celery salt and pepper, blending all of the ingredients well. Cover and chill. Yield: "1 3/4 Cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Country Club Sour Cream and Dill Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Dips Vegetables Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3 teaspoons Fresh dill -- chopped OR 1 teaspoon Dried dill -- crushed 1 teaspoon Lemon juice 1 teaspoon Salt 2 teaspoons White onion -- grated 1 cup Sour cream 1/2 teaspoon White pepper 1 cup Mayonnaise Mix the dill and lemon juice together to soften the dill. Blend in all of the other ingredients until almost smooth. Cover and chill. Yield: "2 1/4 Cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Crab Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Dips Fish/sea Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 pound Crabmeat 1/2 cup Mayonnaise OR Salad dressing Garlic salt -- to taste 2 tablespoons Onion -- grated 2 teaspoons Prepared Mustard 2 teaspoons Powdered Sugar 2/3 cup White Wine Mix together all ingredients except Crabmeat. Heat slowly. Add Crabmeat. Serve warm with crackers. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Creamy Peanut Dip for Apples Recipe By : Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Sauce & Condiment Snacks Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter 2 tablespoons minced crisp bacon 1 cup dairy sour cream 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish Red apples -- unpeeled, sliced Combine peanut butter and bacon; beat in sour cream. Stir in horseradish. Serve as dip for red apple slices. Source: "Virginia Carolina Peanuts" S(Internet Address): "http://aboutpeanuts.com/" Yield: "1 1/2 cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Creamy Purple Onion and Basil Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Cheese/eggs Dips Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup Cream Cheese -- softened 1/4 cup Fresh Basil -- chopped OR 4 teaspoons Dried Basil -- crushed 1 cup Sour Cream 1/4 cup Carrot -- shredded 1/4 teaspoon Salt 1/4 cup Purple Onion -- chopped 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper Beat the cream cheese to a smooth consistency, gradually adding the basil. Blend in the sour cream and add the remaining ingredients, blending well. Cover and chill. Yield: "2 1/2 Cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Creamy Tomato Chicken Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Chicken Sauce & Condiment Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 pound ground chicken 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 clove garlic -- minced 1 (8 ounce) ca tomato sauce 1/4 cup catsup 3/4 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon sugar 1 (8 ounce) pa cream cheese 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese Heat frypan to medium temperature. Add chicken, onion and garlic and cook, stirring, until chicken is brown and onion is tender, about 5 minutes. Add tomato sauce, catsup, sugar and oregano. Stir well, cover, reduce heat to low and simmer about 10 minutes. Add cheeses, stirring and cooking on low until cheese is melted and well mixed into dip, about 3 minutes. Serve in chafing dish with warm nacho chips for dipping. Source: "The National Broiler Council and the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association" S(Internet Address): "http://www.eatchicken.com/" Yield: "3 cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Cucumber Dill Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Dips Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 8 ounces Cream cheese -- softened 2 Cucumbers -- seeded, chopped 1 tablespoon Lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon Hot pepper sauce 1 cup Mayonnaise 2 tablespoons Sliced green onion 2 teaspoons Snipped fresh dill Beat cream cheese until smooth. Stir in remaining ingredients until well mixed. Cover; chill. Yield: "2 1/2 Cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Curried Garlic Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Dips Garlic Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup Plain Yogurt 1 teaspoon Dry Mustard 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder 1 cup Sour Cream 2 teaspoons Curry Powder Add each ingredient in the order listed, blending constantly until all are well blended and the mixture is smooth. Cover and chill. Yield: "2 Cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Curried Yogurt Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Dips Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3/4 cup Plain Yogurt 2 teaspoons Curry powder 1 teaspoon Lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon Honey 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper 1/8 teaspoon Hot pepper sauce In a bowl, combine ingredients, stirring well. Spoon into serving bowl. If possible allow to set for 30 minutes at room temperature before serving. Garnish. Serve with fresh vegetables or pita crisps. Makes 1 cup - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Curry Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Dips Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 quart Mayonnaise (not dressing) 1 Dash Worcestershire sauce 3 Green onions -- chopped Crazy salt 1 Black pepper 1 tablespoon Curry powder 1 Seasonings Mix all ingredients together and serve with fresh vegetables. Let stand in refrigerator for 1 hour before serving; tastes better chilled. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Curry-Lime Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Dips Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 4 teaspoons Lime juice 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 1 teaspoon Garlic -- minced 1 cup Mayonnaise Cayenne pepper -- to taste 1 teaspoon Curry powder Mix the lime juice and mustard, blending well. Add the garlic. Whisk in the mayonnaise and then blend in the spices, blending until almost smooth. Cover and chill. Yield: "1 1/2 Cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Debbie's Chalupa Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Dips Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3 Avocados 2 teaspoons Lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1/4 teaspoon Pepper 8 ounces Sour cream 1/2 cup Mayonnaise 1 package Taco seasoning mix 1/2 cup Green onion -- chopped 3 Tomatoes -- chopped/drained 8 ounces Cheddar cheese -- grated Mash avocados with lemon juice, salt and pepper until smooth. In separate bowl, mix sour cream with mayonnaise and taco seasoning mix. In loaf pan, layer beans, avocado mix, sour cream mix, onions, tomatoes and cheese. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Domesticated Chick-Pea Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Dips Vegetables Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 6 Garlic Cloves 1/4 teaspoon Black Pepper 1 cup Olive Oil 1/2 cup Lemon Juice 1 tablespoon Salt 3 cups Chickpeas -- cooked Place the garlic, pepper, olive oil, lemon juice, and salt in a food processor or blender and puree until the garlic is finely chopped (if preparing by hand, finely dice and mash the garlic, then mix with the other ingredients). Add the chick-peas and continue mixing to a smooth paste. Garnish with the chopped parsley. Maybe served at room temperature or chilled. Yield: "4 1/2 Cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Down and Dirty Apple Chutney Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 2 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Dips Fruits Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup Unsweetened Chunky Applesauce 1/4 cup Honey 1/4 cup Raisins 4 teaspoons Lemon Juice 1 1/4 teaspoons Curry Powder 1 teaspoon Celery Salt 1 tablespoon Tarragon Vinegar 2 tablespoons Dark Brown Sugar Mix the applesauce and honey, blending well, and add the raisins. Blend in the lemon juice and vinegar, mixing well. Add all of the other ingredients, blending well. Cover and chill. Yield: "1 3/4 Cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Fruit Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 jar marshmallow cream 1 8 oz. packag cream cheese Beat cream cheese and marshmallow Creme together. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Serving Ideas: Serve with strawberries, grapes, bananas, and/or kiwi. Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Garlicky Clam Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Dips Fish/sea Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 8 ounces Cream cheese 1/2 teaspoon Salt 1/2 tablespoon Garlic 1 Dash Fresh ground pepper 7 ounces Clams -- drained and minced 1/4 cup Clam broth 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire 2 teaspoons Lemon juice Using garlic press, squeeze pulp and juice into softened cheese. Cream with a spoon until smooth. Gradually add the remaining ingredients, blending until smooth. For thinner dip, add more clam broth. Serve with crackers, chips or veggies. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Guacamole Dip Recipe By : Rhonda Malkmus of Hallelujah Acres Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Dips & Spreads Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 Avocados -- very ripe 2 Tablespoons Onion -- finely chopped 1 Clove Garlic -- minced 1/2 Red Pepper -- cut fine 1/2 Green Pepper -- cut fine 1 Medium Ripe Tomato -- peeled and chopped 2 Stalks Celery -- finely chopped 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice Or Lime Juice Halve the avocados, remove pits and scoop flesh into a glass container. Mash with a fork and blend in remaining ingredients. Serve as quickly as possible. Serve w/ fresh veggies. Recipe courtesy of Hallelujah Acres Source: "http://www.living-foods.com/recipes/guacdip.html" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Hot Crab Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Dips Fish/sea Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 pound Crabmeat 8 ounces Cream Cheese -- softened 1 medium Onion -- finely diced 2 teaspoons Horseradish 1 tablespoon Milk 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce -- optional Salt and Pepper Almonds -- sliced Mix all ingredients except almonds with fork. Place in uncovered casserole dish and bake at 350 until bubbly, 20 to 30 minutes. Sliced almonds may be sprinkled on top before baking. Serve with crackers. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Jalapeno-Cheese Dip - Texas Style Recipe By : Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Dips Sauces Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 pint Mayonnaise 1 pound Processed Cheese (Velveeta) 1 Medium or Large Onion 5 Green Pickled Jalapeno Peppers Chips or Dippers Use blender to liquify jalapenos, then onion and cheese, cut in 1-inch cubes. When well blended, mix in bowl with mayonnaise. Dip will stay for 2 weeks in refrigerator. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : For variety, pickled carrots can be substituted for Jalapenos. For different effects, additional carrots and/or jalapenos can be finely diced and added to the dip. Dip increases in jalapeno strength with age Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Layered Mexican Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Dips Mexican Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 16 ounce can Refried Beans 1 cup Yogurt 1/2 package Taco Seasoning 3 Avocodos -- mashed with lemon juice to prevent darkening (3 to 4) 1 cup Sour Cream Grated Cheddar Cheese Finely Chopped Tomatoes Layer refried beans on bottom of a quiche dish or other flat sided dish. Then layer the avocados; mix yogurt and sour cream with taco seasoning for next layer. Top with grated cheese. Last layer is chopped tomatoes. Serve with dipping chips. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Mexican Pinto Bean Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Beans Dips Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3 cups Pinto Beans -- cooked 1/4 cup Water 1/2 cup Monterey Jack -- shredded 1/2 cup Chili Powder 1 1/2 teaspoons Salsa Verde -- (hot green salsa) Puree the beans to a coarse paste in a blender or food processor or mash by hand. Place the bean paste in a sauce pan with the water and heat. Mix in all the other ingredients, blending well, and simmer until the cheese is melted, about 5 minutes. Put in chafing dish and serve hot. Yield: "3 3/4 Cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Mexican Turkey Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 46 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : BC Turkey Marketing Board Dips/Salsas Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 pound ground turkey 1 package taco seasoning mix 1 cup salsa 1 cup sour cream 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese 1/2 cup chopped green onion 1/4 cup chopped black olives Taco chips In a large non-stick skillet, over medium-high heat, sauti turkey 6-8 minutes or until meat is no longer pink. Stir in seasoning mix and remove from heat. Spread turkey mixture in a 9-inch dish. Sprinkle 1/2 the green onions over turkey and top with salsa. Spread sour cream over salsa and sprinkle cheese over top. Garnish with green onions and olives. Serve with Taco chips. Cuisine: "Mexican" Source: "BC Turkey Marketing Board" S(Internet address): "http://www.uniserve.com/bcturkey/core.html" Yield: "5 3/4 cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Yummy Salad Dressing or Dip Recipe By : Wendi Diane Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Dips & Spreads Dressings & Sauces Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- Sesame Butter Or Almond Butter Extra Virgin Olive Oil Water Bragg's Liquid Aminos Cayenne Pepper 1 Clove Garlic -- crushed Take equal parts of raw sesame or almond butter, extra virgin olive oil, and water, dribbles to taste of Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar and Amino Acids (I know, controversial), cayenne pepper, and a clove of crushed garlic. Blend it in a food processor, or if blender, crush the clove. YUM! Great with all and any veggies. Amounts are approximate...experimentation is good. Source: "http://www.living-foods.com/recipes/yummydressing.html" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Warm Cheddar & Bean Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Sauce and Condiment Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 cups cooked white pea beans 1/2 cup (1/2 to 3/4) beer 1 teaspoon minced garlic 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups grated cheddar 2 tablespoons pickled jalapeqo peppers 2 sliced green onions for garnish Combine the beans, beer, garlic, cumin and salt in a food processor. Process until smooth. Add 1 cup (250 mL) of the grated cheese along with the jalapeqo peppers and process just until combined. Place the mixture in an attractive, heatproof dish. Sprinkle remaining 1/4 cup (50 mL) cheese over the top. Bake in a preheated 375F (190C) oven for 15 minutes. Sprinkle with green onions and serve with pita wedges or baked tortilla chips. Source: "Ontario White Bean Producers" S(Internet Address): "http://users.imag.net/~lon.whitepeabeans/" Yield: "2 1/4 cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Veggie Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Dips & Spreads Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 Stalks Celery 2 Carrots 1/2 Cup Tahini -- raw 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice 1 Handful Parsley Put through a food processor. Source: "http://www.living-foods.com/recipes/veggiedip.html" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Tex-Mex Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 12 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Dips Mexican Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon Salt 3 medium Avocados 1/4 teaspoon Pepper 1 cup Sour cream 1/2 cup Mayonnaise 1 Taco Seasoning Mix packet 21 ounces Bean dip -- plain or jalepeno 1 cup Green onions -- chopped 3 Tomatoes -- seeded and chopped 7 ounces Olives -- chopped 8 ounces Sharp cheddar cheese -- grated Tortilla chips Peel, pit and mash avocados in medium bowl. Add lemon juice, salt and pepper. In separate bowl, combine sour cream, mayonnaise, and taco seasoning. To assemble, spread bean dip on a large, shallow platter. Top with avocado mixture. Put on sour cream and taco mixture. Sprinkle with chopped onions, tomatoes, and olives. Cover with shredded cheese. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Sunflower dip & seed cheese Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Cheeselike Dips & Spreads Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 Cups Sunflower Seeds -- hulled & sprouted 48 hours To 1 Cup Water 2 Tablespoons Lecithin 1 Tablespoon Dill 1 Tablespoon Oregano 1/2 Teaspoon Onion 1/2 Teaspoon Garlic Place all ingredients into a blender or food processor and blend until even consistency. Yield: "2 1/2 Cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Sunflower Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Dips & Spreads Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- sunflower seeds lemon juice garlic cloves tahini tamari cumin cayenne Soak and sprout organic sunflower seeds. Put seeds and garlic through a food processor or Champion with the blank. Mix to a paste. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Spinach Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Sauce & Condiment Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 (10 ounce) p frozen chopped spinach 1 (1.4 ounce) dry vegetable soup mix 1 (12 ounce) p firm silken tofu 1 (8 ounce) ca water chestnuts -- chopped coarsely 2/3 cup green onions -- chopped 1 cup reduced fat or light sour cream 1/2 cup low fat mayonnaise Thaw the package of spinach and squeeze dry. Stir all ingredients together in a large bowl until blended. Cover; chill 2 hours. Stir before serving. Source: "Indiana Soybean Board" S(Internet Address): "http://www.soyfoods.com/index.html" Yield: "4 cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Spinach Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 10 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Dips Oriental Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup Mayonnaise 1 can Water Chestnuts -- chopped 3 Green Onions -- finely chopped 1 cup Sour Cream 1 package Dry Vegetable Soup Mix 1 package Frozen Chopped Spinach Defrost, drain and squeeze moisture from the spinach. Combine with remaining ingredients. Chill several hours. Serve with raw vegetables or serve in round bread bowl that has been made out of a loaf of round bread. BREAD BOWL: Hollow loaf out leaving 1/2 inch walls on all sides of the loaf. Cut bread pieces into cubes and serve with dip. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Spicy Thai Bean Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Appetizer Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 cups cooked white pea beans 2 green onions -- chopped 2 cloves garlic -- minced 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves 2 tablespoons smooth peanut butter 1 tablespoon soy sauce Juice and zest of 2 limes 1 teaspoon turmeric -- optional 1 dash hot pepper sauce In a blender or food processor, add white pea beans, onions, garlic, cilantro, peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice and zest and turmeric (optional); process until smooth but flecks of green remain. Add hot pepper sauce to desired heat level. Serve as a dip for chopped fresh vegetables, or spread on crackers. Source: "Ontario White Bean Producers" S(Internet Address): "http://users.imag.net/~lon.whitepeabeans/" Yield: "2 cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Sesame Soy Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 14 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Chinese Sauce & Condiment Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/4 cup Light soy sauce 2 teaspoons Sesame oil 2 tablespoons Rice vinegar or white vinegar Combine all ingredients in a small bowl; mix well. S(Internet Address): "" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Salmon-Spinach Party Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 16 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Alaska Seafood Marketing Inst. Fish and Seafood Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 7 1/2 ounce Alaska salmon 10 ounces frozen chopped spinach -- thawed and thoroughly drained 1 cup plain nonfat yogurt 1/2 cup light mayonnaise 1/2 cup parsley -- chopped 1/2 cup green onions -- chopped 1/2 teaspoon dried basil 1/2 teaspoon dill weed 1/4 teaspoon grated lemon peel Assorted raw vegetables and crackers Drain and flake salmon. Combine flaked salmon with remaining ingredients, except vegetables and crackers. Chill several hours to blend flavors. Serve dip with vegetables and crackers. Source: "Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute" S(Internet address): "http://www.state.ak.us/local/akpages/COMMERCE/asmihp.htm" Yield: "4 cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * SWEET FRUIT DIP Recipe By : Nancy Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Dips & Spreads Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/2 Pear -- ripe 1/2 Lime -- juiced 1 Small Orange -- juiced 1 Fistful Fresh Parsley 1/4 Cup Fresh Dark Greens -- Author used dandelion greens 1 Tablespoon Or 2 Tablespoons Honey Or maple syrup, or a few drops of stevia 4 Tablespoons Walnuts -- raw 1/4 Teaspoon Sea Salt -- optional I have been working at eating more raw over the last several months. I'm feeling better and better. Grateful for the help. Today's recipe courtesy of Nancy Source: "chetsrecipes@onelist.com" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - NOTES : dipping sauce but want to avoid all that sugar, then try my.. Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Roasted Red Pepper Dip with Pesto Dippers Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Sauce & Condiment Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 large (12 ounces) red bell peppers 1/4 cup ricotta cheese 1/4 cup dairy sour cream 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon fresh chives -- snipped 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme -- chopped 1/4 teaspoon salt PESTO DIPPERS 3 Bays English Muffins 1 clove garlic -- halved lengthwise 1/4 cup prepared pesto 2 tablespoons Romano or Parmesan cheese -- grated Cut peppers lengthwise into quarters, discarding cores, seeds and ribs. Bring skin side up about 6 inches from heat until skin is blackened, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove from pan and wrap in aluminum foil. Let stand for 10 minutes. Remove skin. In food processor or blender, puree peppers with ricotta cheese until fairly smooth. Stir in sour cream, lemon juice, herbs and salt. Cover and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours to blend flavors. Serve with Pesto Dippers, carrot slices and celery sticks. Pesto Dippers: Bake muffin halves in preheated 350 degree F oven for 10 to 12 minutes until crisp and golden brown at edges. Rub with cut side of garlic. Combine pesto and cheese, spread on muffins quarters. Serve as dippers with Red Roasted Pepper Dip. Source: "Bays Corporation" S(Internet Address): "http://www.bays.com" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Roasted Red Pepper Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Appetizer Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 12 sundried tomato halves -- not in oil 1 cup hot water 2 (15 ounce) c soybeans (or 3 cups soaked and cooked drie 6 ounces firm silken tofu 2 tablespoons minced garlic 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon oregano 1/3 cup spicy hot salsa 1 (7 ounce) ja roasted red peppers -- drained Soften sundried tomatoes in 1 cup of hot water until soft. Drain well. In food processor, process soybeans and tofu until coarsely chopped. Add garlic, cumin, oregano, tomatoes, salsa and roasted red peppers. Continue to blend in food processor until fairly smooth, yet thick like a dip. Refrigerate. Serve with vegetables, pita bread, tortillas, bagel chips, or hollowed -out bread. Source: "Indiana Soybean Board" S(Internet Address): "http://www.soyfoods.com/index.html" Yield: "5 1/2 cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Roasted Garlic and Bean Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Sauce and Condiment Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 head garlic 2 1/2 tablespoons olive oil 1 medium cooking onion -- diced 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh sage 2 cups cooked white pea beans 1/2 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly cracked pepper To roast garlic, remove papery outer layer of skin and trim a small portion off the top of the head to expose cloves. Place on a square of aluminum foil. Drizzle with 1/2 tsp. (2mL) of olive oil. Seal package and place in a 400F (200C) oven for 40 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool. While garlic is roasting, heat the remaining olive oil in a non-stick skillet over medium heat. Cook the onion and sage together until the onions are soft. Set aside. In a food processor combine the onion mixture, beans, vinegar, salt and pepper. Squeeze roasted garlic from each clove and add to the mixture. Process until smooth. (If necessary, add water to create a smooth mixture). Serve warm or room temperature with grilled bread and vegetables. Source: "Ontario White Bean Producers" S(Internet Address): "http://users.imag.net/~lon.whitepeabeans/" Yield: "2 1/4 cups" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Peanut Chili Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Chili Dips Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1/3 cup Peanut Butter (any variety) 3 tablespoons Water 2 tablespoons Soy sauce 2 tablespoons Lemon juice 2 teaspoons Honey 2 cloves Garlic -- finely minced 1 tablespoon Chili powder 1 Dash Crushed dried red pepper Stir peanut butter and water into a paste and add other ingredients, mixing well. Spoon into serving bowl. Garnish. Yield: "2/3 Cup" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Serving Ideas: This dip is perfect with bland crackers, or with a variety of fresh vegetables, such as carrots, broccoli, green or red pepper, or cauliflower. NOTES : Add more water if your peanut butter is too firm Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Mushroom "Caviar" Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Appetizer Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 tablespoon chopped chives or parsley 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 pound mushrooms 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 3/4 cup finely chopped onion 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 cup dairy sour cream 1/4 cup chopped dill Rinse, pat dry and finely chop fresh mushrooms (makes about 2-1/4 cups). In a large skillet melt butter. Add onions; saute for 2 minutes. Stir in paprika; saute for 1 minute. Add mushrooms; saute for 5 minutes. Add lemon juice, salt and black pepper. Stir in sour cream and dill. Cook only to heat through. Turn into a serving dish. Serve warm, sprinkled with chives, as a dip with crackers or black bread. Source: "The Mushroom Council" S(Internet Address): "www.mushroomcouncil.com" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Mexinut Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Appetizer Sauce & Condiment Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 11 1/2 ounce condensed bean with bacon soup 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1 10 ounce can tomatoes and green chilies 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion 1 tablespoon hot chili powder 1/2 cup peanut butter Conventional method: Heat all ingredients in top of double boiler over hot (not boiling) water. Cook and stir until cheese is melted and mixture is blended. Microwave: In 2 quart casserole, combine all ingredients. Cover with a glass lid. Microwave on High for 5 to 6 minutes or until cheese melts, stirring occasionally. Stir before serving. Serve with corn chips or crackers. Source: "Virginia Carolina Peanuts" S(Internet Address): "http://aboutpeanuts.com/" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Amaretto-Mascarpone Fondue Recipe By : Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time : 0:05 Categories : Side Dish Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 1/2 cups mascarpone cheese (about 12 ounces) 2 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons amaretto flavored liqueur or espresso coff 1/2 teaspoon orange extract -- optional 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg For dipping : Grilled or broiled peaches, nectarines and pears. In a small-size saucepan, heat mascarpone cheese over low heat, stirring constantly, until melted. Stir in sugar, amaretto and orange extract and heat 1 to 2 minutes. Transfer to a ceramic fondue pot and keep warm over a fondue burner. Sprinkle with cinnamon and nutmeg. The fondue may be served in the pot or individual warmed ramekins. Serve with grilled or broiled fruit. For grilled fruit : 9 firm ripe peaches, nectarines or pears 1/2 cup butter (1 stick), melted. Preheat grill or broiler. Cut fruit in halves and remove pits. Brush lightly with a little melted butter. Grill fruit over medium-hot coals just until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Don't allow fruit to get too soft. The fruit may also be broiled 3 to 4 minutes, turning once. Source: "American Dairy Association" S(Internet Address): "http://www.ilovecheese.com/" T(Cook Time): "0:05" - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Fruit Salsa Dip Recipe By : Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 tomato 1 orange -- peeled and segmented 2 kiwis -- peeled and sliced 1 red onion -- coarsely chopped 1 avocado -- peeled and pitted 1 bunch cilantro 2 jalapeno chile peppers garlic salt to taste In a food processor, place tomato, orange, kiwis, red onion, avocado, cilantro, and jalapeno chile peppers. Process using pulse setting until finely chopped but not quite smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl, and garnish with desired amount of garlic salt. Serve with tortilla chips or crackers. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per serving: 485 Calories (kcal); 32g Total Fat; (53% calories from fat); 9g Protein; 52g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 40mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 0 Grain(Starch); 0 Lean Meat; 4 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Fruit; 6 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 * Exported from MasterCook * Fresh Gazpacho Recipe By : Serving Size : 4 Preparation Time : 0:00 Categories : Soups Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 Cups Tomatoes -- chopped 1/4 Cup Red Onion -- chopped 1 Cup Cucumber -- peeled, seeded, & chopped 1 Clove Garlic -- halved 1/2 Cup Green Pepper -- chopped 1 1/2 Cups Tomato Juice OR Vegetable Juice 1/2 Cup Bell Pepper -- minced 1/4 Cup Red Onion -- minced 1 Cup Cucumber -- peel, seed, slice 1 1/2 Cups Filtered Water 1 Teaspoon Basil or Dill 1/4 Cup Green Onions -- minced (garnish) 1 Dash Cayenne OR Paprika Put first 5 ingredients into a food processor and puree. Transfer to a large bowl. Stir in remaining ingredients and chill for several hours before serving. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Nutr. Assoc. : 0