[TwoStep]

Never fear~~ Our Commander-in-Chef has been found in Hidden Valley!

[christie]

Hidden Valley Ranch or Deep in the Hidden Valley Forest?

[carlo3b]

CHILI DAY POTATO DIPPERS WITH CHEDDAR JALAPENO DIP
You will love this stuff, and so will everyone else if you leave them any...  ;)Dippers

• 4 medium russet potatoes
• 2 T. olive oil or vegetable oil
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Cheddar Jalapeno Dip

• 1/3 C. sour cream
• 1/3 C. mayonnaise or salad dressing
• 1/4 C. finely chopped tomato
• 1 oz. (1/4 C.) finely shredded extra-sharp Cheddar cheese
• 1 to 2 jalapeno chiles, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 T. sliced green onions

Whole peppers for garnish, if desired
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Line a 15 x 10 x 1-inch baking pan with foil; spray foil with nonstick cooking spray.
Cut potatoes into thin wedges. In large bowl, combine potatoes, oil, chili powder and garlic powder; toss to coat. Place in sprayed foil-lined pan.
Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until tender and golden brown, turning once.
Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine all dip ingredients except onions; mix well. Sprinkle with onions.
Serve potato dippers with Cheddar Jalapeno Dip; garnish with whole peppers, if desired.
Makes 8 servings (1 1/4 cups dip).

[carlo3b]

Chick dip for Super Bowl parties...LOLLOLOL

White Bean, Lemon and Basil Dip

 

• 4 cups white beans, soaked and cooked if dried, (or straight from the can reserve any liquid)
• 1/3 cup coarsely chopped fresh basil or parsley leaves
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 large garlic cloves crushed

Drain beans.
Combine beans, basil, lemon juice. oil, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor.
Process until smooth, adding reserved liquid tablespoon by tablespoon as necessary.
Add salt and pepper to taste. refrigerate at least 1 hour.
Serve with crisp vegetables like peppers, celery, broccoli, daikon
From the upcoming book by Carlo3b.... "Salad, Sex, and the Single Girl"!
The sequel to "Soup, Sex, and the Single Man".. Bwhahahahahahha