Category: Snacks

Dec 21

Asparagus with Citrus-Ginger Dip

Ingredients:

  • fresh green beans, asparagus or other veggies steamed until crisp-tender
  • 3/4 cup mayonnaise (Light Miracle Whip)
  • 3/4 cup sour cream (fat free is good)
  • 1 Tbsp vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp orange juice
  • 1 tsp grated orange zest
  • 1 garlic clove, crushed
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp grated fresh ginger root
  • 1 tsp soy sauce
  • 1/2 tsp sugar
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Preparation: Clean veggies and cut into bite-sized pieces, leave green beans and asparagus whole. In large skillet, bring about 1-inch of water to boiling. Add a rack to hold veggies out of the water if you have one. Cover and simmer until veggies are barely tender, about 4-5 minutes. Drain and dunk in ice water until cold; drain, cover and chill until serving.

Meanwhile, combine well all remaining ingredients in medium bowl. Transfer to serving bowl, serve with asparagus spears or cover and chill until serving.

This dip can also be made with the reduced fat versions of mayonnaise and sour cream. Have additional vegetables to go along side the asparagus.

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Mar 24

Puppy Chow

Ingredients:

  • 9 cups crispy rice cereal squares
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1-1/2 cups powdered sugar

Preparation:

  1. In a saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate; add peanut butter and mix until smooth.
  2. Remove from heat, add cereal and stir until coated.
  3. Pour powdered sugar into large plastic bag, add coated cereal and shake until well coated. Store in airtight container.

From the kitchen of: Katrina Carriveau

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Mar 23

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Ingredients:

  • 8 oz cream cheese (one standard package)
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup ranch or bleu cheese dressing (or blend)
  • 1 cup Frank’s HOT Sauce or Frank’s HOT Buffalo sauce (or blend)
  • 1 cup cooked and shredded chicken breast (or 1 can of prepared chicken)

Preparation: Put all ingredients together in small crock pot and allow to melt for around an hour. Serve with tortilla chips or crackers. Double for large crowd.

Approximate prep time: 1 hour

Servings: Varies, based on groups hunger level! 🙂

From the kitchen of: My friend Johnny

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