Quick Cannoli Dip

 

Photo source:  Food Network

Recipe courtesy of Jeff Mauro

Food Network Show: The Kitchen

Episode: Summer Party

 

This cannoli dip sounds like something I definitely want to try.  The ingredients and everything is absolutely perfect.  Jeff Mauro's recipes are always outstanding.  He's my favorite on The Kitchen.

Click here to go to The Food Network recipe page for the cannoli dip.

Slow-Cooker Crab Rangoon Dip

 

Photo source:  The Food Network

"This slow-cooker recipe transforms your favorite classic appetizer into a warm, communal dip that’s perfect for any gathering. Simply combine the ingredients and let the slow cooker do the rest. The rich, irresistible dip is great for scooping with crispy wonton chips, crackers or your favorite veggies."  Comment from The Food Network Kitchen

Slow cooker meals used for parties are good since you can keep the item warm in the cooker as the serving bowl.  Love crab rangoon, so this dip should be awesome.

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Layered BLT Dip Recipe

Love this idea for a BLT dip!  I can also see this rolled up in a tortilla with some extra bacon strips for an awesome snack or light meal.

The photo and recipe comes from Taste of Home . . . link follows the recipe.

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup finely chopped lettuce
8 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
4 plum tomatoes, chopped
4 green onions, chopped
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
Toasted French bread baguette slices



Directions

Beat cream cheese, mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese until blended. 

Spread into a large shallow dish. 

Layer with lettuce, bacon, tomatoes, onions and cheddar cheese. 

Refrigerate until serving. 

Serve with bread slices. 

Yield: 20 servings (1/4 cup each).

Originally published as Layered BLT Dip in Taste of Home April/May 2016, p49

Photo and recipe source

Blue Cheese and Chive Dip from Tyler Florence

Tyler Florence always has the best recipes!  I wish they would bring his cooking shows back to the Food Network on a regular basis . . . love his demonstrations.

I never would have thought to make a dip with blue cheese, but why not?  It is my favorite salad dressing and serve it along with one of our favorite chicken dishes, Buffalo Chicken and Roasted Potatoes.  In fact, I may serve this dip the next time I make that chicken.

This dip would make an awesome compliment to spicy hot chips like the Captain likes.  But I still don't buy the sweet potato chips with this dip . . .

INGREDIENTS

• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1-1/2 tbsp.honey
• 1 tsp.lemon juice, or to taste
• 1 tbsp.finely chopped chives, or to taste
• Kosher salt
• Pepper
• Sweet potato chips

DIRECTIONS

Combine first 6 ingredients in a bowl and mix. Season dip with salt and pepper to taste. Serve with sweet potato chips.

This recipe is courtesy of People.com's CelebFood section
Photo Credit: Kana Okada

Jalapeno Hummus

Hummus for those who love it hot and spicy!

Ingredients

• 1 cup garbanzo beans
• 1/3 cup canned jalapeno pepper slices, juice reserved
• 3 tablespoons tahini
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
• crushed red pepper to taste

Directions
In a blender or food processor, mix the garbanzo beans, jalapeno peppers and reserved juice, tahini, garlic, and lemon juice. Season with cumin, curry powder, and crushed red pepper. Blend until smooth.




Source: What Is Hummus

Mexican Shrimp Dip

Ingredients:

8 oz cream cheese
2 T milk
dash of salt and pepper
1/2 c Heinz chili sauce
1 c fresh or frozen tiny shrimp-drain, rinse, pat dry
4 chopped green onions
3/4 c red bell peppers
4 oz sliced black olives-drain and pat dry
4 oz mozzarella or Monterey Jack cheese-grated
Party crackers or party bread slices



Directions:

Mix cream cheese, milk, salt, and pepper in small bowl smooth.

Spread on a serving plate.

Top with remaining ingredients in the order listed in even layers.

Cover and chill 1-4 hours.

Serve with crackers or bread slices.



From my personal recipe collection ~ origin not known

Bleu Cheese and Onion Dip

Ingredients:

3 ounce package of cream cheese
3 ounces of bleu cheese, crumbled
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon dried minced onion (or fresh chopped fine)
dash of garlic powder
dash of black pepper


In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese and bleu cheese together.
Stir in the remaining ingredients. Mix well.

Cover and let chill in the refrigerator for about an hour.

This dip is good with crackers, raw
vegetables, and potato chips.

Crab Cocktail Dip

by Tracey Seaman

From Every Day with Rachael Ray
August 2008


Spread 1 pound of softened cream cheese in a 5-by-9-inch baking dish.

Layer with 1 cup of cocktail sauce and 1 pound of lump crab meat.

Sprinkle chopped chives on top and serve with crackers.