California Yucchi Dip Food

SPICY CILANTRO-YOGURT DIP

Steps:

• Put the cilantro, cardamom, cumin, garlic, jalapeno and lemon juice in a blender and puree until smooth. Transfer the mixture to a medium bowl, stir in the yogurt and season with salt and pepper.
• Spoon the dip into a serving bowl and drizzle with the olive oil if using. Garnish with cilantro. Serve with grilled flatbread and/or cut-up vegetables for dipping.
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ZUCCHINI-ONION DIP

Steps:

• Saute 1 finely chopped sweet onion in 2 tablespoons vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, until browned and very tender, 20 to 25 minutes; let cool. Puree 1 finely chopped medium zucchini in a food processor with 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1/4 cup each chopped dill and scallions, 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar and 1/2 teaspoon each onion powder, granulated garlic and kosher salt. Stir in 1 1/2 cups light sour cream; season with salt. Stir in the sautéed onion. Top with more dill.

CALIFORNIA YUCCHI DIP

Steps:

• In a crockpot, simmer the refried beans, the chopped avocado, and salsa, along with the Velvetta Cheese (cut cheese in small pieces so it will melt faster).
• In a skillet, brown the hamburger along with the chopped onions and garlic powder.
• After the hamburger is browned, add to the crockpot with the other ingredients and allow to cook for about 20 minutes on the High setting.
• Be sure to stir occasionally to prevent burning or sticking.
• Serve as a dip with tortilla chips or in mini-taco shells.

FIESTA PIE WITH CHIPOTLE CORNBREAD TOPPING

Steps:

• Cornbread Topping: Mix the milk, egg, sour cream, melted butter and chilies in a bowl. Add the corn muffin mix and stir until just combined.
• Fiesta Pie: Brown the ground beef stirring until crumbly; drain and set aside. In the same pan, cook the bell pepper, onion, and garlic until tender.
• In a medium bowl, stir together beef, vegetables, salsa, corn and taco seasoning mix. Spoon into an 8x8 baking dish. Spoon the cornbread mixture over the top.
• Bake at 375º for 30-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the cornbread comes out clean. Sprinkle the Cheddar cheese over the cornbread and place back in oven for 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted.
• Cook's Note ~ The corn bread topping can also be made into muffins. Fill muffin tins half full and bake at 375º for 15 minutes.

YELLOW SQUASH AND ZUCCHINI DIP

Steps:

• Heat the butter in a saucepan; add in the first 3 ingredients; stir/saute until crisp-tender.
• Add in the remaining ingredients; stir until cheese is melted and mixture is well blended and heated through.
• I transfer dip to a crockpot and keep warm on low heat setting; stir occasionally.
• Serve with tortilla chips.

SALSA BEAN DIP

Steps:

• Place the salsa in a sieve over a large bowl.
• Tap the sieve occasionally to help the salsa drain until the chunky part remains in the sieve, about 3 to 4 minutes.
• Discard the liquid.
• In the bowl, mash the beans slightly with a fork.
• Add the chunky portion of the salsa, lemon juice, chili powder, and cumin. Stir until combined.
• Transfer to a serving bowl.

BEEF ENCHILADAS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Spray bottoms & sides of two 9"x13" baking dishes with non-stick cooking spray; coat bottom of each dish with 1 cup enchilada sauce; set aside.
• In large skillet, brown ground beef; add salt & pepper, drain and set aside.
• Place cheeses in medium bowl and mix together.
• Place chopped onion in small bowl.
• Place browned meat in a medium bowl; rinse and wipe the skillet for re-use.
• Place the skillet back on the burner on a very low setting. Fill with 2 cups enchilada sauce.
• In a deep skillet, heat the oil over high heat. Use enough to be about 1" deep. The oil is ready for frying the tortillas when the edge of a tortilla dipped in the oil sizzles on contact.
• Using tongs, place a tortilla in the hot oil, turning it quickly so it doesn't burn (don't worry if it starts to bubble).
• Remove the fried tortilla to the skillet containing the sauce and lay it flat. Using tongs, flip it a few times to coat both sides with sauce. The tortilla will become very limp.
• Place the fried saucy tortilla into one of the baking dishes. Prop it open to receive fillings.
• Fill with approximately 1/4 cup meat, 1 tablespoon chopped onions and 1/2 cup cheese.
• Using your hands (be careful, it will be hot), fold the tortilla around the fillings and place it seam-side down into the dish to form an enchilada. Repeat until all tortillas have been fried, sauced and filled.
• Once the dishes are full of enchiladas, divide the remaining sauce between the two dishes and pour enough of it over the enchiladas to barely cover them.
• Spread the cheese down the center of the enchiladas in each dish, dividing the cheese equally between the two dishes. (Use as much or as little of the cheese as you wish.).
• Sprinkle the black olives over the cheese.
• Bake for approximately 30 minutes or until bubbly. (Watch that the cheese doesn't burn. If it starts to brown too much, cover loosely with non-stick aluminum foil.).
• Let stand for 15 minutes before serving.

CALIFORNIA DIP

Steps:

• Combine the tomatoes with green chiles, fresh tomatoes, Swiss Cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, green onions, green chiles, black olives and Accent in a bowl.
• Add the salad dressing and mix well. Chill, covered, in the refrigerator for several hours.
• Serve with corn chip scoops or tortilla chips.