black bean dip

3 cans black beans, drained and mashed or pulsed.
2 foil wrapped packages of cream cheese (1/3 less fat)

1 bottle fisher weiser raspberry chipotle Sauce
1 bunch green onions, chopped
cilantro chopped, to taste
1t salt

1t pepper

1t cumin

1t garlic powder

1t chili powder

1t cayenne pepper

heat oven to 350 degrees. spray a 9x12 pyrex with non-stick spray. mix all seasonings with mashed black beans. spread evenly in your 9x12 pyrex. melt cream cheese in a microwave safe bowl, about 2 minutes, stirring half way through. spread melted cream cheese on top of beans. pour raspberry chipotle on top of cream cheese.

bake for about 20-25 minutes.

top with green onions and cilantro and serve with frito scoops.

halves easily.

corn dip

2 cans mexicorn, drained
1 7oz can green chiles, drained
1 4oz can chopped jalapenos, drained
1 cup sour cream
1 cup real mayonnaise
2 cups cheddar cheese
salt and pepper to taste

mix all ingredients and refrigerate overnight. serve cold with frito scoops.

give credit: jana

wine and cheese party

several people have asked me for the type of cheese, etc. i served for my wine and cheese party. i would like to remember too, so i figure this is the best place for it. thanks to darlene for all the recommendations! here is everything that was served:

on the table:
pesto

olives

green grapes

strawberries

sliced cheeses (salsa cheddar, jalopeno jack, colby jack, swiss)

pecorino

blue cheese

smoked gouda

manchego (sitting in a lipped platter of honey)

brie

sliced baguette

party crackers

biscotti

in all sitting areas:

pretzal sticks

mixed nuts

everyone brought a bottle of wine.

grape, raisn, cheddar appetizer

grapes
raisins
cheedar cheese, cubed
honey

on a platter with a lip, douce with honey. thread grape, raisons, and cheddar cube on a toothpick and place cheddar side down on platter. repeat until platter is full.

give credit: honey girl kitchen

corn dip

2 (15oz) cans fiesta-style corn, drained
1 (7oz) can diced green chiles
5 green onions, chopped
1 (8oz) container sour cream
1 jalapeno pepper, chopped
3/4 cup mayonnaise
10 oz shredded cheddar cheese

in a medium size mixing bowl, combine all ingredients. mix well. cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

serve with frito scoops.

tomato caprese appetizer

1 package of grape or cherry tomatoes, halved
1 container mozzarella balls, quartered
fresh basil
olive oil
balsamic vinegar
tooth picks

soak the cheese pieces on a splash of olive oil and balsamic vinegar

using a toothpick, string 1 half of tomato, 1 piece of basil, 1 piece of cheese, the remaining half of tomato.

shrimp campechana

1 lb medium shrimp - cooked
1 small bottle cocktail sauce
1 heaping T horseradish
1 jalapeno - chopped
.5 red onion - chopped
fresh cilantro
1 avocado - chopped
juice of 1 lemon

mix together and chill

serve with tortilla chips

give credit: lara

baked caprese salad

1 loaf baguette, cut into 1/2-inch thick slices (about 30 to 36 slices)
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
5 Roma tomatoes, sliced
1 1/4 pounds fresh mozzarella, sliced
1 bunch fresh basil leaves, stemmed

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.

Arrange the sliced baguette bread on a baking sheet. Brush with some of the olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Bake until the bread is pale golden and crisp, about 5 minutes. Remove from the oven. Top each slice of bread with a slice of tomato and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Top each slice of tomato with a slice of mozzarella and sprinkle with salt. Return the baking sheet to the oven until the cheese and tomato are warmed, about 5 minutes.

Arrange the toasts on a serving platter. Top each toast with a basil leaf. Using the brush, drizzle the remaining olive oil over the basil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper, and serve.

give credit: everyday italian

baked stuffed mushrooms

18-20 Large Mushrooms
1/2 cup low fat cottage cheese
1/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped green or red bell pepper
2 tsp. margarine
3 tbsp. seasoned bread crumb
pinchcayenne pepper
a bit of worcestershire

In a pan, saute onion, pepper and mushroom stems in margarine, approx. 2-3 minutes. Turn off flame

Add cottage cheese. When melted, add bread crumbs, worcestershire and cayenne. Mix well.

Stuff mushroom caps w/mixture-Bake @ 350 degrees for 20 minutes.

give credit: karen's korner