Whip cream cheese and onion until light and fluffy. Stir in mushrooms, salt and MSG. Sprinkle with parsley. Serve as a dip for crisp crackers or use as a spread for tiny open faced sandwiches, garnished with parsley.

Drain and chop artichoke hearts. Mix with Pace, mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese. Spread into a pie plate or ovenproof casserole. Bake at 350F. for 20 minutes or until hot. For a festive touch, sprinkle with chopped red bell peppers and fresh cilantro. Place on a tray and surround with crackers, chips or vegetable dippers.

Position rack in lower third of oven and preheat to 300. Pour oil into small baking pan. Add garlic and stir to coat. Roast until garlic is golden and soft, about 45 minutes. Cool. Transfer garlic with oil to processor and chop. Add cream cheese, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, and mustard and puree. Transfer to […]

1. In a bowl, mix together cheese, sugar, 1 tablespoon peel, and nutmeg. 2. Spoon mixture into a small bowl and sprinkle with remaining peel. If made ahead, cover and chill up to 2 days. Makes 1 1/2 cups.

Beat chili seasoning with cream cheese and salsa. Shape into a log and top with chopped nuts and Jack cheese. Chill until firm. Decorate as desired. Serve with assorted crackers and vegetables.

In blender, combine all ingredients; process 1-2 minutes or until smooth. Pour into small serving bowl; refrigerate 2 hours or until slightly thickened. Serve with fresh fruit dippers. NOTE: Can make this any flavor you want by changing the yogurt.

Blend the liverwurst and sour cream until smooth and creamy. Add all the other ingredients, blending well. May be served at room temperature or chilled. Makes about 1 3/4 cups of dip. SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Cucumbers, Cherry Tomatoes, Radishes, Asparagus, Cocktail Rye Bread, Lavasch Crackers

Beat cream cheese until fluffy. Blend in chili sauce, minced onion, chili powder, salt and pepper. Cover; Chill. Serve with chilled fresh vegetables, tortilla or potato chips.

1. Place chick peas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, salt and cumin in food processor and blend to consistency of natural peanut butter (not quite as creamy as JIF) 2. Place in a container and refrigerate. 3. Garnish with a little paprika or parsley 4. Get some Tabouli (or make some, lots of easy mixes ou […]

Mix; refrigerate at least 1 hour (better overnight). Serve with tortilla chips.