Guacamole

Nov 18th, 2008 Posted in Appetizers | Comments Off

Ingredients

  • 3 avocados — peeled and pitted
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon onion — grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/3 cup mayonnaise



Directions

Mash avocados with fork, stir in onion, lemon juice, salt and chili powder. Spread mayo over mix sealing to edges of bowl. Chill, at serving time blend all and serve with chips.

Guacamole ll

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Ingredients

  • spoonful of sour cream
  • 1-2 tbsp hot pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tsp salt (more or less to taste)
  • 1 tbsp cilantro (fresh or dried)
  • 1 medium – large tomato chopped
  • juice from half a lime
  • 2 avacados
  • grated onions



Directions

Mix ingredients. Chill and serve.

Hawaiian Fruit Dip

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Ingredients

  • 1 small pkg Vanilla Instant pudding
  • 1 1/4 C cold milk
  • 1/2 C sour cream
  • 1 – 8oz can crushed pineapple
  • assorted fresh fruits



Directions

In medium bowl, whisk pudding and milk. Blend in sour cream. Stir in pineapple. Cover and refrigerate 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Herb Dip

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 4 scallions, white and green parts, minced
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley leaves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh dill, minced
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper



Directions

Place the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, scallions, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and blend. Serve at room temperature.

Herbed Dipping Oil

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1 large clove garlic cut in thin lengthwise slices
  • 1/4 teaspoon coarse salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • Crusty French or Italian Bread



Directions

Combine all ingredients in a jar and close lid. Shake well. When ready to serve, shake again and pour onto saucers. Sprinkle with coarsely grated Parmesan before serving. Use as a dip for crusty bread slices or torn pieces.