Green Olive And Mascarpone Dip Food

OLIVE DIP

Steps:

• Mix together the cream cheese and sour cream using a mixer on medium speed.
• Stir in the remaining ingredients until well combined.
• Chill covered in the refrigerator for at least an hour, but preferably several.

GREEN OLIVE DIP

Steps:

• Combine the cream cheese and mayonnaise in the bowl of a food processor and mix until thoroughly combined.
• Add the onion powder and garlic powder to taste (adjust as necessary)
• Add the green olives and mix thoroughly..
• Start with one tablespoon and add additional olive brine as needed to get dip to the desired consistency.

OLIVE BISCUITS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Position an oven rack so it is in the top third of the oven.
• Add the flour, baking powder and salt to a medium bowl and whisk to combine. Stir in the olives. Using your fingers or a fork, cut the mascarpone into the flour mixture until it resembles small pebbles in the flour. Add the buttermilk and gently mix until a rough dough is formed. (Do not overmix.) Pour the mixture onto a lightly floured surface and gently gather into a 1-inch-thick square. Using a 2-inch round biscuit cutter, cut as many rounds as your square will allow. Gather the scraps once, reform and cut a few more. (You will have about 12 biscuits.) Place on a small rimmed baking sheet so that the biscuits touch each other. Bake in the top third of the oven until light golden brown and cooked through, 15 to 20 minutes. Serve with orange marmalade and softened salted butter on the side, if using.

GREEN OLIVE DIP

Steps:

• In a large skillet, cook the beef, pepper and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink, 5-7 minutes, crumble meat; drain. Transfer to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the beans, salsa, cheeses and olives. Cover and cook on low 3-4 hours or until cheese is melted, stirring occasionally. Serve with chips.

CHIVE MASCARPONE DIP WITH HERBED PITA CHIPS

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first six ingredients. Chill until serving., Cut each pita bread into six wedges; arrange in a single layer on ungreased baking sheets. In a small bowl, combine the oregano, oil, salt and pepper; brush on pita wedges. Bake pitas at 400° until crisp, 8-10 minutes, turning once. Serve chips and vegetables with dip.

BLT DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
• Place sun-dried tomatoes in a small bowl and cover with warm water. Let stand until tender. Drain.
• Meanwhile, cut pita into triangles, place on a baking sheet and toast for 10 minutes.
• In medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, sour cream, bacon bits, and sun-dried tomatoes. Add a pinch of salt and pepper. Use a spoon to mix together; set aside.
• Cut out the core of the lettuce head to form a bowl for the dip.
• To serve, spoon BLT dip into hallowed out lettuce head and set in the center of a serving plate. Place toasted pita triangles around edge of plate.

ANCHOVY, TUNA AND MASCARPONE DIP

Steps:

• In a large bowl thoroughly mix the tuna, mascarpone, and anchovies.
• Serve the tuna-mascarpone mixture with celery or any vegetable of your choice.