Dips and Spreads

Hot Pico De Gallo 

Add a little fire to your tortilla chips with this salsa infused with habanera peppers.

Mama's Salsa 

The ultimate chip dip--tomato salsa with jalapeno peppers, onions and cilantro.

Chipotle Chorizo Queso Dip 

Texas style chorizo, chipotle peppers, tomatoes with chiles and cheese come together to make this zesty dip.

Tim's Favorite Football Dip 

This great dip is perfect for the big game. It is simple, combine the cooked sausage with the cream cheese and Rotel, put it in ...

Pizza Dip 

A chilled spread with cream cheese, taco sauce, cheeses, and lots of vegetables. Always a hit at parties and picnics.

Sweet-Sour Sauce 

Use water or bamboo shoot liquid in this sweet and sour sauce. Paprika adds the final touch to the mixture.

Lobster Newburg 

This recipe can be served as a main dish, or serve it with bread slices as an appetizer. Lobster is coated in a rich cream ...

Pico de Gallo con Avocado 

Traditional salsa is even better with the addition of fresh, diced avocado.

The Perfect Pumpkin Dip 

The perfect pumpkin dip is prepared with canned pumpkin, cream cheese and whipped cream. The toasted pumpkin seeds on top provide a great crunch.

Debbie's White Chili 

This white chili is made by blending vegetables with cubes of chicken, navy beans & pepper-jack cheese in a broth and whipping cream mixture.

Chipotle Artichoke Dip 

Chipotle peppers and Tabasco sauce spice up ordinary hot artichoke dip.

Not Your Momma's BLT 

This BLT dip is perfect to munch on with bagel chips and is a great addition to any table spread.

Queso Cheese Dip 

Queso cheese is classic Mexican--your guests will love this creamy, hot dip flavored with tomato and jalapenos.

Slow Cooker Mexican Dip 

This tasty dip has ground beef, Italian sausage, onion, rice, refried beans, enchilada sauce and Velveeta.  What a simple yet tasty combination.

Baked Brie with Hot Pepper Jelly and Peaches 

Brie is baked with hot pepper jelly, fresh peaches and honey and served with crackers.

Jalapeno Jelly 

The "hotness" of this jalapeno jelly is tempered by the sugar. Vinegar adds tartness and the pectin helps the gelling to occur. Serve this as ...

Corn and Black Bean Salad 

A colorful mix of corn, black beans, tomatoes and onions--serve as a side dish or with tortilla chips for a healthy snack.

Mexican Cheezy Bean Dip 

This hot appetizer combines purchased cheese dip with salsa, pork & beans, and both green & black olives, and is served with tortilla chips for ...

Avocado Bruschetta 

A good old bruschetta recipe with fresh avocado and kalamata olives, what a delicious combination.

Bean Dip 

This combination of canned refried beans, sour cream, cream cheese, taco seasoning mix, Colby Monterey Jack cheese, and green onion make a great hot appetizer.

Killer Guacamole 

The perfect appetizer for any season--creamy avocados with garlic, lime, onion, tomato and cilantro.

Baltimore Style Crab Dip and Crostini 

This incredible dip is a great way to start a meal.  The Worcestershire and horseradish add a flavor that can't be beat.

Green Chili Dip 

An easy accompaniment for Mexican-themed parties, this combines cream cheese, sour cream and canned green chilies. Add dried red chili flakes, if you wish to ...

Grilled Salsa 

Tomatoes, onion, garlic, and poblano & jalapeno peppers are grilled whole, then peeled and combined with cilantro and blended to the desired consistency.

Cool and Colorful Shrimp Ceviche 

This meal is simple, beautiful, refreshing and healthy. It's perfect for a hot summer day.