46097 its not easy dip Recipes

butter (no substitutes), maple syrup (it is best to use a good-quality brand of for this), vanilla (can use more ), cinnamon (or to taste)

softened cream cheese, frozen spinach, thawed and drained, milk, garlic & onion powder, to taste, salt and pepper, to taste, parmesean or romano cheese, to taste, bacon bits, optional, egg, tubes refrigerated crescent rolls, kicked up version, i always buy bags of frozen chopped spinach. you can saute it with the seasonings , and have very little, if any liquid to drain. i like to saute with some onion and red pepper, both chopped fine, as well as a heaping tbsp of minced or chopped garlic. i like this better than the onion and garlic powder, however, those are good options that are quicker. i almost always add a squeeze of fresh lemon and a dash of worcestershire to anything using spinach. i usually add chopped fresh fried bacon instead of bacon bits. just wanted to post the original recipe as given to me by a friend for foodies who prefer the easier methods.

oil, green bell pepper, diced, onion, diced, garlic clove, minced, bay leaf, salt, pepper, diced chili ready tomatoes (do not drain), kidney beans (do not drain) or 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans (do not drain), cooked brown rice, sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, sour cream (to garnish )

penne (or rotini, radiatore, bowtie, etc), garlic, minced, lemon , for juice and zest, fresh basil leaf, tuna in olive oil, not drained (or 6-oz tuna in water, plus approximately 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil of your choice), tomato, chopped, scallions, chopped, parmesan cheese, grated or shredded (optional), hot sauce or tabasco sauce, to taste (optional), toasted pignolis or walnuts (optional), salt and pepper

caramel apple dip, kahlua, chopped pecans, your favorite green apples or red apple, for dipping (use fresh fruit protector or lemon juice & water to prevent apple slices from darkening)

smoked sausage, dark red kidney beans, light kidney beans, chicken broth (seasoned is best ), water, chopped red bell pepper, chopped onion, celery, cayenne seasoning, louisiana hot sauce , to taste, white rice (instant or not ) or 1 cup brown rice (instant or not)

refrigerated pie crust , softened as directed on box (from 15-oz box), chopped pecans, brown sugar, butter (do not use margarine spread) or 3 tbsp margarine, softened (do not use margarine spread), water, powdered sugar, vanilla, milk, chopped pecans, for top

boneless beef roast (chuck, shoulder, arm, trimmed of fat), lipton onion soup mix or 1 (1 1/4 oz) envelope mushroom soup mix, water (approximate), dry sherry (kind you drink, not cooking sherry), potatoes, peeled (waxy, not baking potatoes), carrots, peeled, cut in half (i prefer california carrots because they are sweeter), black pepper, low-sodium beef bouillon cube, mushrooms, drained (optional), cornstarch, cold water

chicken breasts , cut into approx. 2-inch strips, butter, melted (not margarine), progresso brand italian seasoned breadcrumbs, shredded parmesan cheese (not the stuff in a can!)

diced new potatoes, chickpeas, canola oil, garam masala (sometimes i like to up it to 2.5 tbsp), curry powder (as hot as you d like, i like it hot), coriander, cumin, salt, black pepper, paprika

beef bone (or short ribs), extra virgin olive oil, onions, cut into large pieces, carrots, cut into large pieces, stalks celery, cut into large pieces, bay leaves, parsley flakes, white wine (make sure you use good wine, if you are willing to drink it then you can use it in this!) or 2 cups red wine (make sure you use good wine, if you are willing to drink it then you can use it in this!), water, salt and pepper

greens, any salad leaves, hamburger patty, can substitute with veggie pattie if vegetarian, onion, diced, pickled jalapeno pepper, diced (optional), potato salad (optional), you can substitute it with a medium sized microwaved potatoes, mashed (optional) or cubed sour cream (optional), sour cream (optional), taco shells , i have them in my pantry, salsa, grated cheese

lean ground beef, onion, chopped, fresh minced garlic, jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped, optional (add in if you like spicy), green bell pepper, chopped (optional), tomato juice (make sure it is a good quality , i use heinz), thick & chunky salsa (about 1-1/2 cups), red kidney beans or 1 (15 oz) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed, diced tomatoes with juice, tomato soup, undiluted, chili seasoning mix (packaged or homemade , any amount to taste, you can use half package or all of the package), shredded cheddar cheese, chopped onion (optional)

cream of mushroom soup, shredded cheddar cheese, onion, chopped finely, sour cream, frozen shredded hash browns, thawed (the ore-ida package is 30 oz., we buy that, as it s 1 lb 14 oz and it works fine), grated parmesan cheese

your favorite hot tamales or 1 can of tamales, cream style corn, chili powder, egg (have made it with 2 s), grated cheese (you can make it as cheesy as you like)

boneless chicken (frozen is fine ), water, chicken broth (i use the powdered stuff), rice (i use 1.5, but i like it thick. my mother makes it with 3/4), lemon juice (bottled is fine , otherwise 2 lemons), eggs, black pepper to taste.

lean pork loin roast or 2 lbs any other lean pork roast, diced green chilies , do not drain, diced tomatoes , do not drain, onion, diced, diced jalapenos , do not drain (optional), refried beans, heated, shredded cheddar cheese , sharp, mild, jack, your preference, cilantro leaf (optional), flour tortilla, ground cumin, chili powder, salt

sour cream, cream cheese, corn, drained, black beans, drained, ro-tel tomatoes, drained, hidden valley ranch dip, dry packet or 2 1/4 oz hidden valley fiesta ranch dip, shredded cheddar cheese