Vs Southwestern Dip Food

SOUTHWESTERN DIP

Steps:

• In medium bowl, mix all ingredients except cheese, chilies and tortilla chips. Stir in cheese and chilies.
• Cover and refrigerate 2 to 4 hours to blend flavors. Serve with tortilla chips.

SOUTHWESTERN DIP MIX

Steps:

• Combine first eight ingredients. Store in an airtight container in a cool, dry place for up to 6 months. Yield: 12 batches (1-1/2 cups total)., To prepare one batch of dip: Add 2 tablespoons of mix to mayonnaise and sour cream; stir until blended. Serve with chips or vegetables.

V'S SOUTHWESTERN DIP

Steps:

• Mix sour cream and mayonaise together in a bowl.
• Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl.
• Add dry spices to sour cream and mayonaise mixture Refrigerate for 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.

SOUTHWESTERN DIP

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine dip mix, sour cream and mayonnaise; stir until smooth. Refrigerate at least 2 hours for flavors to blend. Serve with chips or fresh vegetables.
• Southwestern Dip Mix:
• In a medium bowl, combine parsley, onion, chili powder, chives, cumin and salt. Package in decorative jar or cellophane bag.

SOUTHWESTERN DIP 'MIX'

Steps:

• Mix above spices together.
• Store in freezer until ready for use.
• TO SERVE: Mix 1 teaspoon of mix with one cup of sour cream.
• Adjust to your own taste.
• Store in refrigerator for atleast a couple of hours before serving.

LAYERED SOUTHWESTERN DIP WITH A TWIST

Steps:

• Hummus Layer. Use a 9-inch by 7-inch by 2 ½-inch (11 cup) rectangular baking dish. Spread the hummus (or bean dip if you prefer) evenly over the bottom of the dish.
• Red onion layer. Put the onions into a colander or strainer and rinse well under cool water. Shake dry and put into a small bowl. Stir in 1 Tbsp of the lime juice, cilantro and ¼ tsp of the salt. Arrange in a single layer over the hummus in the dish.
• Sour cream layer. Mix the sour cream with ¼ tsp salt. Spread in a layer over the onions.
• Tomato layer. Pat the tomatoes dry and mix with 1 tsp salt. Arrange tomatoes over sour cream.
• Guacamole layer. Scoop the avocado pulp out into a medium-size bowl. Coarsely mash with a fork. Stir in salsa, arugula, remaining 1 Tbsp lime juice and about 1 tsp salt. Gently spread the arugula guacamole over the tomatoes.
• Sprinkle with bacon and finely shredded cheese.
• Refrigerate up to 2 hours before serving.
• Serve with thick tortilla chips, sliced jacima, or vegetable sticks.

V'S SOUTHWESTERN PASTA SALAD

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
• In a large bowl combine oil, vinegar, lime juice, cayenne, cumin, salt, garlic, dried cilantro and salsa.
• Stir in corn, beans, green pepper, red pepper, tomatoes, olives and 1/2 of the cilantro leaves. Spoon onto a platter and garnish with avocado and remaining cilantro. Serve chilled.

V'S SOFT TURKEY TAQUITOS WITH SOUTHWESTERN DIP

Steps:

• Make the Dip and refrigerate ahead of time.
• Mix sour cream and mayonaise together in a bowl. Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Add dry spices to sour cream and mayonaise mixture stir to combine, cover & refrigerate for 2 hours to allow flavors to meld.
• Taquito instructions: Heat oil in frying pan. Add one corn tortilla and fry for just a second, then turn and repeat. Place tortilla on a paper towel lined cookie sheet fitting about 6-8 per sheet. Place another papertowel over the tortillas and repeat with the rest until all are cooked. Sprinkle Salt over the tortillas as you go.
• Once all the tortillas have been lightly fried and are soft, take shredded turkey and place on tortilla in a line. Gently fold tight and place seam side down on another cookie sheet. Repeat until all the taquitos are rolled.
• Heat an electric skillet or griddle between 300-350' and oil surface generously. Place one taquito seam side down, add another right up against it and continue until you have a row across the skillet and taquitos are secure. Continue another row if you have room (I can generally cook about 25-30 at a time) Check the first taquito by rolling or using tongs to make sure seam is secure before turning. Roll taquitos left to right and let them cook 1-2 minutes, then roll again until they are secure and golden.
• Place taquitos on platter and serve with Southwestern Dip, Salsa, Guacomole, Sour Cream, heated cheese whiz or whatever you like!