Yummy Bean Dip

This is a family favorite of mine. As long as I can remember my mom has made this for any special occasion or family get together and we love it. It was a great addition to our superbowl party on Sunday. It is very similar to many seven layer bean dips, but there are a few personal touches.

-Mix two cans refried beans with one cup salsa. (Adding the salsa in make it so the beans aren't so stiff and makes it easier to scoop up. Plus adds a little extra flavor)

-Mix one cup sour cream, one cup mayo (or miracle whip if you are from my family), and one packet of taco seasoning.

-Mix 3 large avocadoes, garlic salt, lemon juice to taste, and 1/4 cup mayo for the guacamole layer. (but my husband likes to create his own guacomole recipe so we don't usually use this one-just use your favorite guacomole).

In a 9x13 pan layer the beans/salsa, mayo/sourcream/taco, guacamole and then cover with grated cheese, tomatoes, green onions, and olives (or anything else that you like).

This dip is really pretty feeling and can serve a large crowd easily.

Blue Cheese Green Onion Dip

A friend of mine from Dominica brought this recipe to a girls' night we had this week. It was really good. Maybe something to bring to your Super Bowl parties (if you're going to be doing that on Sunday like we are).

1 c mayonnaise
1 c sour cream
4 green onions, finely chopped
2 T dried parsley
4 oz. blue cheese, crumbled (I usually add a little more than 4 oz.)
garlic salt to taste

Mix all ingredients in a medium bowl. Cover and chill until ready to serve. Serve with vegetables.

Applebees Spinach Artichoke Dip

2 boxes frozen chopped spinach, cooked and drained
1 can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped ( I use the marinated ones)
1 8oz. package cream cheese
1 8oz. sour cream
3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1 8oz. shredded monteray jack cheese
1/2 white onion, chopped finely
1 stick butter
crushed red pepper flakes to taste

Saute onion in butter;add ingredients, mixing well and blending afer each addtion in this order:
spinach, cream cheese, sour cream, parmesan cheese, artichokes, pepper flakes, 3/4 cup monteray jack cheese, salt and pepper to taste.

Take off heat, put in microwave safe dish and top with remaining cheese.
cook in microwave 4-5 minutes, to melt cheese, if needed.

This recipie is delicious...just like Applesbees...
This is a fun appetizer but is best served warm.
You can serve it with tortia chips, pita chips, french bread, veggies or crackers.