Drain red beans. Mix them with spices in a blender for a few minutes until they are pureed. Add more Tabasco to taste. Mix well. Can be served hot or at room temperature. Serve with crackers or chips. Yields 1-1/2 cups.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In 1 quart casserole, combine soup mix, cheeses, seafood and lemon juice. Bake 20 minutes or until heated through. Serve with dippers. E: In 1 quart microwave-safe casserole, combine soup mix, cheeses and lemon juice. Microwave, uncovered, at medium 3 minutes, stirring twice. Stir in crabmeat. Microwave at medium for […]

In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine the flour baking soda and salt, blending well. Add the shortening all at once and process until the mixture becomes coarse meal. Add the onion, celery seed, and red pepper flakes. Drizzle the water through the feed tube a little at a time, using only […]

Beat to-gether with electric beater or blender until smooth. Makes 3/4 cup. Refrigerate.

In a shallow, clear glass bowl (straight sides are best), layer guacamole, sour cream and Pace. Place the bowl on a tray and surround it with chips or colorful vegetable dippers.

Cut avocado in half, remove seed, and scoop out pulp, reserving seed. In small bowl, mash with fork, mixing in seasonings. Whip with fork until creamy. If you are not going to serve guacamole immediately, return seed to bowl to prevent discoloration, cover tightly, and refrigerate until ready to use. Serve as dip for natural […]

Dice the onions, tomatoes, jalapenos & cilantro as small as possible. Combine the rest of the ingredients. Chill overnight.

Directions: Combine all ingredients for fish dip.

Blend the cheddar cheese and the sherry well. Blend in the sour cream and then add all the rest of the ingredients. Serve at room temperature. Makes about 2 cups of dip. SUGGESTED DIPPERS: Celery, Carrots, Radishes, Tomatoes, Polish Sausage, Cantaloupe, Crenshaw or Casaba Melon

Cream the cottage cheese in a blender or food processor or with an electric mixer. Blend the chili in, mixing well. Add the hot sauce, lemon juice and cumin. Pour into a bowl and blend in the cheddar cheese, reserving a little for a garnish. Cover and chill. Makes about 3 3/4 cups of dip. […]