Saturday, December 29, 2012

Hot Crab Dip

"This recipe was given to us by one of my hubby's coworkers.  It is so delicious and the best thing about it is that it's made in the slow cooker so it's perfect to make for parties.  Take it along to your next hors d'oeuvre party and be the hit of the bash!"
 
 
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup salsa
3-(8 ounce) packages of cream cheese
16 ounces of crab meat
3-4 green onions, sliced
1-(4 ounce) can green chiles, such as Ortega
 
 
Combine milk and salsa.  Place everything in a slow cooker.  Cook on low heat for 3-4 hours, stirring every 30 minutes to combine.  Serve with tortilla chips or your favorite dippers.
 
 
 
 


Feta Chip Dip

"One of my cousins shared this recipe.  It is a very easy, quick and delicious dip that can be served at any gathering.  Try it at your next appetizer party or maybe at the big game!"
 
1 ripe avocado, peeled and diced
2 plum tomatoes, diced
1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
1 garlic clove, finely minced 
1 Tablespoon fresh oregano, finely minced
1 Tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 Tablespoon red or white wine vinegar
4 ounces of Feta cheese, crumbled
Salt & Pepper, to taste
 
 
Carefully mix together the avocados, tomatoes, onion and garlic in a bowl.  Add in the oregano and parsley.  Gently stir in the olive oil and vinegar.  Add feta cheese.  Season with salt & pepper, if desired.  Cover the dip and place in the refrigerator to chill for 2-6 hours.  Serve with tortilla chips or your favorite dippers.
 
*This recipe is easily doubled and believe me you will want to make a lot of it because it's absolutely delicious!
 
  


Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Chipotle Chex Mix

"We LOVE Chipotle Chili Powder and we LOVE Chex Mix so we decided to put the two together!  The result is a Smoky and Spicy snack perfect for Munching!!! 


4 Cups Corn Chex Cereal
4 Cups Rice Chex Cereal
2 Cups Mini Pretzels
2 Cups Cheez-Its Crackers
1 Cup Salted Peanuts
1 Cup Salted Cashews
12 Tbsp Butter, melted
5 Tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
1 Tbsp Liquid Smoke Flavoring
2 Tbsp Seasoned Salt
1 Tbsp Chipotle Chili Powder
2 Tsp Cayenne Pepper
1 1/2 Tsp Garlic Powder
1 Tsp Onion Powder

Preheat oven to 250 degrees.  Mix first 6 ingredients in a large roasting pan.  Whisk together melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, liquid smoke and powdered seasonings until thoroughly combined.  Pour 1/3 of the butter mixture over the cereal mixture. Mix thoroughly.  Repeat with the remaining butter mixture, 1/3 at a time.  Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 min.  Allow to cool.  Store  in airtight container.

"Ready for munching."