Recipe of the Day - Bean Dip

Courtesy of ME

Difficulty Level: Easy
Rating: 4 stars

There is a restaurant in Lindon that has the BEST bean dip (Los Hermanos). So, I thought I'd try to recreate it - and I think I did. By the way - it's super easy, but really good. Enjoy:

2 cans refried beans
1 small bag shredded cheddar cheese (or approx. 2 cups shredded cheese)
1 can enchilada sauce

Cook cans of beans, adding cheese slowly as you go until heated through. Add about 1/2 can of the enchilada sauce (after cheese is melted and mixed with beans) and mix.

After it is heated through, pour into a microwave serving dish. Pour remaining enchilada sauce (I didn't use all of it - just about) over the bean dip and microwave for about 1 minute.

Serve with tortilla chips.

Recipe of the Day - Crisp Southwest Chicken Wontons

Courtesy of Picky Palate
(http://picky-palate.com/2008/01/23/crispy-southwest-chicken-wontons/)

Wow, these look amazing. I have been looking for a recipe similiar to this so I can't wait to try today. Enjoy:



2 Tablespoons canola or vegetable oil
½ Cup finely diced white onions
½ Cup finely diced red bell pepper
2 large cloves fresh garlic, minced
1 12 oz can chunk chicken, drained (from Costco)
¼ Cup packed fresh cilantro leaves, finely chopped
¼ Cup Verde Salsa (I use Herdez brand)
2 Tablespoons prepared ranch dressing

½ package wonton wrappers (I used the brand Nasoya, found in produce section of grocery store)
1 egg white whisked with 2 Tablespoons water

1. Heat oil into a large skillet over medium heat. Saute onions and bell pepper for 5 minutes or until softened. Stir in garlic for 1 minute and remove from heat.

2. In large bowl add onion mixture, chicken, cilantro, salsa, ranch, salt and pepper. Mix until well combined.

3. Place 1 Tablespoon chicken mixture in center of wonton wrapper. Brush bottom edge with egg white wash, fold over filling and press edges together firmly, forming a triangle shape.

4. 2 options of cooking. 1st is place about 1 inch of canola or vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium high heat. When hot, place 4 wontons at a time into oil. Cook 1-2 minutes per side or until golden brown. 2nd option is place wontons on a baking sheet; bake at 375 degrees F for 15-20 minutes or until crispy, flipping once half way through cooking.

5. Serve with Ranch dressing or salsa if desired.

Recipe of the Day - Acocado Dip

Courtesy of Me & Pancho

Difficulty Level: Easy
Rating: 4 1/2 stars

So, we all have a good avocado dip recipe - but, this is the best! It's just that good. My good friend Pancho gave me his recipe, and I just altered it a little. It is delicious - I think I'll go make some now...

Directions: (Large avocados work best) Scoop out 1 avocado with spoon (if using small avocados, scoop out 2) and leave seed (important so avocado doesn't wilt). Mash with fork. Then, cut up half a Serrano pepper finely. Next, add a little cilantro (about a handful, chopped up). Add 2 to 3 slices of red onion, chopped. Add 1 chopped tomato. Scoop out 2nd avocado (or 2 small ones) with spoon. Mash with fork and add half of lime (the juice). Add garlic salt (be generous) and stir one last time. Presto!

Recipe of the Day - Zannie's Black-Eyed Pea Dip

Courtesy of The Pioneer Woman
(http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2010/12/zannies-black-eyed-pea-dip/)

Ok - I'm making this tonight. Just haven't gotten around to it. Looks delish!! Give it a try...

Ingredients
■1 can (14-ounce) Can Black-eyed Peas
■¼ whole Onion, Chopped Fine
■¼ cups Sour Cream
■8 slices Jarred Jalapenos
■1 cup Grated Sharp Cheddar Cheese
■3 Tablespoons Salsa
■Hot Sauce, to taste
■Salt And Black Pepper To Taste

Preparation Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Drain black-eyed peas and partially mash, leaving some whole.
Add all other ingredients, stirring to combine.
Spread into a 1 1/2 quart baking dish and bake for 20 to 30 minutes until hot and bubbly.
Serve with tortilla chips!
*Note: if you have them available, you can use the canned black-eyed peas and jalapenos (they’re canned together.) If you do this, you can omit the extra jalapenos.