Tangy Guacamole Ranch Dip Food

CHIPOTLE RANCH DIP

Steps:

• Whisk the mayonnaise, sour cream, ranch dressing mix, green onions, garlic, lime juice, and chipotle chile together in a bowl until blended. Serve immediately, or refrigerate until needed.

JALAPENO-CILANTRO RANCH DIP

Steps:

• Combine sour cream, cilantro, mayonnaise, jalapenos, and ranch dressing mix in a blender. Pulse until cilantro and peppers are finely minced and incorporated. You might need to stir with a spatula a few times to make sure everything's fully mixed. Serve immediately or refrigerate.

TANGY GREEN GUACAMOLE

Steps:

• Remove the little nub of stem that is still usually lodged at the top of each avocado. Cut each avocado in half by slicing straight down through that spot where the stem was attached, until you reach the pit, then rotating the knife all the way around the pit. Twist the 2 halves apart, then scoop out the pits. With a spoon, scoop out the soft flesh from the skins, collecting it in a large bowl as you go. Coarsely mash with the spoon (or you can use an old-fashioned potato masher or large fork).
• Gently stir the salsa into the avocado mixture, along with the cilantro. Taste and season with salt. Cover with plastic wrap directly on the surface and refrigerate until you're ready to serve. (Not only will the guacamole improve if made 1/2 hour or so before serving, but also it will maintain its fresh look longer if served cold.) Scoop into a decorative bowl, garnish with cilantro sprigs and you're ready to set it out for your guests to enjoy.

RANCH GUACAMOLE

Steps:

• Whisk the sour cream, buttermilk, garlic, onion powder and sugar in a large bowl until smooth; season with 3/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
• Halve the avocados and discard the pits; scoop the avocados into the bowl with the dressing and mash. Stir in the tomatoes, onion, chives and parsley and season with salt and pepper. Serve with chips.
• You can make this guacamole 4 to 6 hours ahead; lightly cover and refrigerate. The sour cream and buttermilk will help prevent discoloration.

TANGY RANCH DIP DUO

Steps:

• Using the side of a knife, mash the garlic with a pinch of salt to a smooth paste. Transfer the garlic to a bowl and whisk in the yogurt, mayonnaise, buttermilk and pepper. Season with salt. Divide the dip into two bowls.
• In a small skillet, cook the oil, tomato paste and harissa over moderately low heat, stirring, until lightly browned, 2 minutes. Let cool slightly, then whisk the mixture into one bowl of dip. Serve the dips side by side.

GRAMP'S RANCH DIP

Steps:

• Mix sour cream, ranch dressing mix, black pepper, garlic powder, and jalapeno pepper in a bowl; refrigerate at least 2 hours to allow the flavors to mingle before serving.