2 (8-ounce) packages low-fat cream cheese, softened2 tablespoons taco seasoning mix (your favorite brand)2 cups prepared guacamole (make your own or use ready-made)2 cups tomato-based salsa2 cups finely shredded iceberg lettuce2 cups shredded cheddar cheese1 cup chopped green onions2 (2-ounce) cans sliced black olivesIn a small bowl, mix together cream cheese and seasoning mix. Spread [...]
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened1/2 cup packed brown sugar1/4 cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 package almond Brickle chips or English toffee bits (use 7 1/2-ounces of a 10-ounce bag)3 medium tart apples (I used red Rome apples)
1 (12-ounce) can lemon-lime soda
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugars and vanilla, fold in [...]
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese4 pickled jalapeño peppers, seeded and finely chopped1 (6-ounce) jar marinated artichoke hearts, drain, reserve marinade2 teaspoons Tabasco green jalapeño sauceKosher or coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Use a food processor with metal blade to finely grate Parmesan cheese. Add the cream [...]
3/4 pound fresh tomatillos
4 large garlic cloves
3 California avocados
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice, or to taste
1/4 cup finely chopped red onion
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Remove husks and rinse tomatillos under warm water to removestickiness. Heat a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet or griddle overmedium-high heat until hot and [...]
1 (7.6-ounce) can NESTLÉ Media Crema2 medium ripe avocados, peeled and seeded1/2 cup mayonnaise2 tablespoons fresh lime juice1 tablespoon MAGGI Seasoning Sauce2 cloves garlic, peeled1/2 teaspoon ground cumin1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Place media crema, avocados, mayonnaise, lime juice, seasoning sauce, garlic and cumin in blender or food processor; cover. Blend until smooth. Place in medium [...]
2 cups sour cream10 slices crisply cooked bacon, crumbled1 large tomato, seeded and chopped1 tablespoon chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
Salt and pepper
Chips, crackers or cut-up fresh vegetables for accompaniment
Combine all ingredients in a bowl until well mixed, season with salt and pepper to taste. Cover; refrigerate to blend flavors for a minimum of 2 hours.
Serve with [...]
2 (15-ounce each) cans garbanzo or navy beans or 3 cups cooked dry-packaged garbanzo or navy beans, rinsed, drained2/3 cup fat-free sour cream2 teaspoons minced garlic4 teaspoons balsamic vinegar1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not in oil)1/4 cup finely chopped fresh or dried parsley2 tablespoons chopped Kalamata or ripe olivesKalamata olives, as garnishAssorted vegetables and crackers
Process [...]
1 (12-ounce) package creamed spinach, prepared according to package directions1 (16-ounce) can ORTEGA® Refried Beans
Combine creamed spinach and beans. Cool; serve with pita bread slices or tortilla chips, if desired.
Makes 10 servings.
Estimated TimesPreparation Time: 5 minsCooking Time: 10 mins
8 cups (2 pounds) sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 medium onion, finely minced
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
2 tablespoons cream-style prepared horseradish
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
1 bottle flat beer
Combine cheese, onion, Tabasco sauce, horseradish, red pepperflakes and garlic. Add enough beer for desired consistency of dip.
Serve with crackers, chips, or vegetable crudités.
Makes about [...]
1 large cucumber, peeled and seeded1(8-ounce) packagecream cheese, softened2 tablespoons minced onion1/4 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon mayonnaise1/8 cup sour creamDash green food coloring (optional)
2 tablespoons chopped fresh dillweed
Suggested Accompaniments: Baby carrots, sugar snap peas, radishes
Grate cucumber and drain in a fine mesh sieve.
Combine cucumber, cream cheese, onion, salt, mayonnaise, sour cream and food coloring (if using) [...]