Cheddar Bacon Ranch Crack Dip

Ingredients

  • 16 Oz Sour Cream
  • 1 Oz Ranch Dressing Mix Packet
  • 6 Bacon Slices – Crumbled
  • 1 1/2 Cup Cheddar Cheese – Thinly Shredded
  • 1/2 Tsp Ground White Pepper
  • 1/2 Tsp Cayenne

Directions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 400 degrees (f).
  2. On a foil lined baking sheet, cook the bacon for 18 to 24 minutes. Ensure the bacon is crispy and then place on a paper towel to soak up the grease.
  3. Chop the bacon up into small pieces and set aside to cool.
  4. Once the bacon is at room temperature, combine all of the ingredients in a medium sized bowl and mix well.
  5. Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to set before serving.
  6. Place it in a bowl to serve and enjoy with some ruffled chips or those of your choosing.

Tirokafteri (Spicy Greek Feta Cheese Dip)

Ingredients

  • 20 Oz Feta Cheese
  • 12 Oz Fire Roasted Peppers – Drained
  • 3 Tbs Plain Greek Yogurt
  • 1 Tbs White Wine Vinegar
  • 1 Tsp Red Pepper Flakes
  • 1 Tsp Cayenne
  • 1/8 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 Cup Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Directions

  1. Place all ingredients minus the olive oil in a food processor and puree for 1 to 2 minutes. Halfway through, scrape down the sides and continue to puree.
  2. Slowly add the olive oil and puree for another 1 to 2 minutes and somewhat smooth and creamy.
  3. Place in a serving container, cover, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
  4. Serve with pita chips or your favorite crackers.

Classic Pimento Cheese

Ingredients

  • 8oz Mild Cheddar Cheese – shredded
  • 8oz Jack Cheese – shredded
  • 4oz Cream Cheese – softened and cut into cubes
  • 4oz Pimentos – diced
  • 1/2 Cup Mayo
  • 1/2 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/4 Tsp Cayenne
  • 1/8 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/8 Tsp Onion Powder

Directions

  1. In large bowl, place all of the ingredients and mix well with a hand mixer on low for 2 to 3 minutes. Ensure that you incorporate all of the ingredients until it is smooth.
  2. Place in a container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Serve and enjoy!

Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Sour cream
  • 8 oz Mayo
  • 8 oz Buttermilk
  • 2 Tsp White Vinegar
  • 2 Tsp Dried Dill
  • 2 Tsp Dried Parsley
  • 2 Tsp Dried Chives
  • 3/4 Tsp Garlic powder
  • 1/2 Tsp Onion powder
  • 1/4 Tsp Salt
  • 1/4 Tsp Ground black pepper

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the sour cream, mayo, and buttermilk. Add the white vinegar and mix well. Add the remaining ingredients, mix, place in a jar or bottle and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (overnight is best).
  2. Taste and adjust the seasoning to your preference and enjoy!

Classic Spinach Dip

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Frozen Chopped Spinach – thawed
  • 1 C Mayo
  • 1 C Sour Cream
  • 1 Packet Knorrs Vegetable Dip
  • 8 oz Water Chestnut – minced
  • 1/4 Tsp Ground White Pepper
  • 1/4 Tsp Cayenne

Directions

  1. Squeeze the excess liquid from the thawed chopped spinach and chop the spinach again to ensure the pieces are small.
  2. Mince the water chestnuts into smaller pieces.
  3. Combine all of the ingredients in a medium size bowl and mix well.
  4. Place the mixture into the refrigerator to chill and season for at least 4 hours before serving.
  5. Serve with pieces of Kings Hawaiian bread or the chips of your preference.

Taco Dip

Ingredients

  • 24 oz Sour cream
  • 1 1/2 packages Old el Paso mild taco seasoning
  • 16 oz Jarred salsa. Pace mild or hot are good options
  • 2 Cups Cheese – shredded (Taco cheese)
  • Lettuce – shredded
  • 2 Roma tomatoes – seeded and diced
  • 2.5 oz cans Black olives – sliced
  • Fresh cilantro – chopped

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, mix the sour cream and taco seasoning well.
  2. Evenly spread the sour cream on a baking pan.
  3. Using a spoon, top the sour cream with the salsa and spread evenly.
  4. Top with 1 1/2 Cups of the shredded cheese, followed by the shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes, and sliced black olives.
  5. Lastly, top the taco dip with the remaining 1/2 Cup of shredded cheese and fresh cilantro.
  6. Chill the taco dip until ready to serve. Use your favorite chip brand and style to enjoy.

Chesapeake Bay Sauce

Ingredients

  • 1 Cup Mayo
  • 3 Tbs Lemon Juice
  • 1 Tbs Capers – Finely Chopped
  • 2 Tsp Dijon
  • 1 Tsp Ketchup
  • 1 Tsp White Vinegar
  • 1 Tbs Parsley – Finely Chopped
  • 2 Tsp Old Bay
  • 1/2 Tsp Worcestershire
  • 1/2 Tsp Louisiana hot sauce
  • 1/4 Tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/4 Tsp Cayenne
  • 1/2 Tsp Smoked Paprika
  • 1/8 Tsp Salt

Directions

  1. Add all of the ingredients into a bowl and mix well. Taste and adjust the seasonings to your liking. Add some hot sauce if you want, it’s all on you.
  2. Place in a jar or container to chill in the refrigerator at least one hour before using.
  3. Taste again for seasoning after the remoulade has had a chance to merry all of the flavors together.
  4. Serve it with crab cakes, onion rings, fries, anything that you want!

Tzatziki, Quick and Easy Greek Treat

Ingredients

  • 16 Oz Whole Greek Yogurt
  • 1 Seedless Cucumber – peeled and grated
  • 3 Garlic Cloves – minced
  • 2 Tbs Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 Tbs White Wine Vinegar
  • 1/2 Lemon – juiced
  • 2 Tbs Dill – finely chopped
  • 1 Tbs Mint – finely chopped
  • Salt, Black Pepper to taste

Directions

  1. Peel the cucumber, grate it into a small colander, top with a pinch of salt to draw out the moisture, and place in the sink.
  2. Let the cucumber sit for 15 minutes. Place the cucumber on paper towels and press to remove any extra moisture.
  3. Place all of the ingredients, to include the cucumber, in a small bowl and mix well to combine. Cover and put in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to an hour.
  4. Taste the tzatziki and add anything extra as you deem necessary. Enjoy on a gyro or as a dip with some pita or chips!

Kicked Up Pimento Cheese

Ingredients

  • 8 Oz Sharp Cheddar Cheese – block
  • 8 Oz Monterey Jack Cheese – block
  • 1/2 Cup Mayo
  • 4 Oz Jar Pimentos
  • 2 Tbs Pickled Jalapenos – diced
  • 1 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 1/2 Tsp Cayenne
  • 1/4 Tsp Paprika

Directions

  1. Shred the cheese blocks and set aside.
  2. Combine the rest of the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
  3. Add the cheese to the bowl and fold everything together to combine.
  4. Place in a container and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Serve with your favorite chips, crackers, or vegetables. Enjoy!

NOTE: You can also use this in a grilled or on top of a burger.

Blue Cheese Dip

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Sour Cream
  • 1/3 Cup Mayo
  • 4.5 oz Crumbled Blue Cheese
  • 1/4 Cup Buttermilk
  • 1 Tbs Lemon Juice
  • 1 Tsp Parsley Flakes
  • 1 Tsp Worcestershire
  • 1/8 Tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • Pinch of Garlic Powder
  • Pinch of Salt

Directions

  1. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
  2. Chill for at least 2 hours before serving.
  3. Adjust any seasonings as needed once the mixture has chilled.