#84_Fiesta Dip

Fiesta Dip or 7-Layer Dip

I learned how to make this DIP from our daughter, Amy. It is always a favorite dip in the Johnson family get-together dinners. Aside from being so presentable, it is so full of flavor too and it goes really well with tortilla chips.

Here's the stuff you need to make this dip:

1 can of refried beans

1 packet of taco seasoning

3 small avocados

1 packet Guacamole Mix ( they come in MILD or HOT)

1 8 oz. tub of sour cream

1/3 cup picante sauce or tomato salsa

1 medium tomato, diced

1 can olives, sliced

1/2 lb. shredded cheddar cheese

PREP THE INGREDIENTS
1) REFRIED BEANS: In a saucepan, heat up a can of refried beans and the taco seasoning together over medium heat, stirring well. Set aside.

2) GUACAMOLE: Peel and mash the avocados in a bowl and stir in the Guacamole Mix. Stir to blend well. Set aside

3) Wash and dice the tomato. Set aside.

4) Drain the olives and slice them up. Set aside.

LAYERING:

1st layer: heated up REFRIED BEANS

2nd layer: GUACAMOLE

3rd layer: SOUR CREAM

4th layer:DICED TOMATOES

5th layer: PICANTE SAUCE or TOMATO SALSA

6th layer: SLICED OLIVES

7th layer: SHREDDED CHEESE

Optional: thinly sliced green onions

Enjoy with tortilla chips!!

#82_Cheese Dip or Salsa con Queso

Queso Dip or Salsa con Queso or Cheese Dip

Keep it warm in a crockpot

This is one of the best dips for tortilla chips. Take it to a pot luck and everybody will ask you for the recipe. It is really easy to make with only 3 main ingredients.

Here's the recipe:

1/3 cup chopped onion

2 tbsp. butter

1 can Ro-Tel tomatoes

1 can green chiles

1 lb. Montery Jack or Velveeta cheese

1) In a sauce pan, over medium high heat, saute the chopped onions in butter, about 2 minutes

2) Add in the can of green chiles and a can of RO-TEL tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium low. Simmer for about 5 minutes. Don't cook down all the liquid.

3) Turn off the heat, then stir in the cheese. Stir well until all the ingredients are combined and the cheese is melted.

4) Transfer the salsa into a crockpot to keep it warm.

NOTES:

1) Can be served with diced avocados, diced tomatoes, chopped onions, jalapenos and of course, don't forget the chips.

2) Ro-Tel is a brand of diced tomatoes with chiles. There are other brands other than Ro-Tel.
3) I found out that using Monterey Jack cheese instead of Velveeta gave a better result.

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Updated: 8-7-10

#79_G.O. TURNS 64!!

Actually, G.O.'s birthday is not until the 17th but our son, Gavin, flew in from Texas this weekend to surprise DAD.
What a real surprise!!!! So we had a little birthday celebration for him 3 days early.

Here are some of the food that I served for his birthday party. I don't have much time to post recipes at the moment, but I will post some another time.

For family and friends who know Gavin, there are more photos of him on my other site:

http://www.pinayinutah.blogspot.com/

A slice of

ICE CREAM DESSERT

ICE CREAM DESSERT OR ICE CREAM CAKE
Other desserts were FRUIT SALAD and
STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE made by Amy

EGG ROLLS

on their way to the frying pan

Served with SWEET CHILI dipping sauce

ChopSuey/Pineapple Chicken

7-layer Tex Mex Dip or

FIESTA DIP

CHEESE DIP

or

SALSA CON QUESO

Kept warm in a crock pot

Build-your-own deli sandwiches

Potato Salad, chips, sandwich buns, deli meats, cheese, etc. are from Costco

STIR FRY ON LINGUINE PASTA