Sunday, August 31, 2014

Cucumber Salsa

Mix in a medium bowl:
2 cups  finely chopped seeded peeled Cucumber
1/2 cup finely chopped tomato
1/4 cup chopped onion
2 Tbsp minced fresh parsley
1 Jalapeno Pepper, seeded and chopped
4 1/2 tsp minced Cilantro

Mix in a small bowl:
1/4 c sour cream
3 tsp lime juice
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp season salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder

Now gently mix the contents of the two bowls together, and serve immediately with your favorite chips!

Monday, August 11, 2014

Cinnamon Butter


 Copy  Cat Texas Roadhouse Butter

Ingredients
  • 1 stick unsalted butter – room temperature
  • 1/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp corn syrup, add more to taste
  • 2 tbsp sweeten condensed milk
  • 1 tsp cinnamon, add more to taste


Place all ingredients in food processor, blender  or mixer and mix until blended.

Sundried Tomato and Basil Spread


Ingredients
  • ¾ cup Sour Cream
  • ¾ cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • ¼ cup chopped Sundried Tomatoes
  • 2 tablespoons minced Fresh Basil
  • Salt and Pepper to taste


Directions


Place all ingredients in food processor or blender and mix until blended.

Spinach Dip


INGREDIENTS

·         1 box (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, cooked, cooled and squeezed dry
·         1 container (16 oz.) sour cream*
·         1 cup Hellmann's® or Best Foods® Real Mayonnaise
·         1 package Knorr® Vegetable recipe mix
·         1 can (8 oz.) water chestnuts, drained and chopped (optional)
·         3 green onions, chopped (optional)

DIRECTIONS


1.                  Combine all ingredients and chill about 2 hours. Serve with your favorite dippers to your favorite people.

Garden Delight Dip



  •   1 (.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
  •   2 tablespoons cold water
  •   1 (16 ounce) jar mayonnaise
  • 1 cucumber, peeled and finely chopped
  •  1 green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
  •  1 tomato - finely chopped
  •  1 carrot, finely chopped
  • 1 onion, finely chopped or onion powder to taste
  •   Salt and pepper to taste

Directions
Sprinkle the gelatin over the cold water in a bowl; let stand until softened, about 1 minute. Stir in the mayonnaise until smooth. Stir in the cucumber, green bell pepper, tomato, carrot, and onion. Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour before serving.