1 cup mild salsa 1 cup light sour cream 2 tablespoons dry buttermilk-style salad dressing mix 1 tablespoon dry parsley flakes Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Good as a dip or dressing for a taco salad.
Crab-Stuffed Deviled Eggs
6 large eggs, hard-boiled and peeled 1/4 pound cooked crabmeat, all shell removed 2 tablespoons celery, minced 2 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon red onion, minced 1 tablespoon fresh tarragon, chopped 6 teaspoons yellow mustard 1/4 teaspoon mild cayenne pepper...
Chicken Creole Devils
6 eggs, hard-boiled and peeled 1/2 cup cooked chicken, diced 5 tablespoons mayonnaise 1 tablespoon onion, finely chopped 1 teaspoon honey mustard 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard 1/2 teaspoon Creole seasoning 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce of choice 1 tablespoon fresh...
Candied Bacon
1 pound thick bacon slices 1/4 cup cracked black pepper 1-1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar Arrange bacon in a single layer in a foil-lined aluminum broiler pan. Press cracked black pepper onto bacon slices, then cover evenly with brown sugar. Bake at 425 degrees for...
Blue Onion Dip
8-ounces sour cream 2 tablespoons dry onion soup mix 1/3 cup blue cheeese, crumbled Vegetables (carrots, celery, zucchini, cauliflower, green pepper strips) Combine sour cream and soup mix in a bowl. Add blue cheese crumbles and stir. Chill until ready to serve. If...
Blue Cheese Spread
1 stick butter or margarine, softened 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese In mixer bowl, beat ingredients until almost smooth. Serve with grilled burgers. Makes about 3/4 cup spread.
Beefy Stuffed Mushrooms
1 pound lean ground beef 2 pounds fresh mushrooms, stems removed, chopped and reserved 1/4 cup margarine 1/2 cup chopped green bell peppers 2 teaspoons minced garlic 3 teaspoons dried parsley 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crushed 2/3 cup dry bread crumbs 1/3 cup soft...
Baja Dip
8 ounces cream cheese 1 cup sour cream 1 can (10 ounces) bean dip 1 tablespoon chili powder 5 to 10 drops Tabasco sauce 1/4 cup chopped chives 6 ounces cheddar cheese, grated 6 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, grated Mix all ingredients, except the grated cheeses,...
Baked Parmesan Dip
2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup mayonnaise 2 cups grated Parmesan cheese 2/3 cup onions, diced Mix ingredients together. Spread into an ungreased 8-by-8-inch baking pan. Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or until bubbly. Serve with your favorite...
Bacon Crab Dip
1 pound bacon 12 ounces cream cheese, cubed 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, finely shredded 1/4 cup chives 1 teaspoon lemon juice 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon dried onion flakes 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard A dash of Tabasco sauce 1 pound crab...