2 cans diced tomatoes with green chilies (10 oz.) 1 can diced petite tomatoes with chipotle (14.5 oz.) 1/4 onion, chopped 1 garlic clove 1 juiced lime Sliced pickled jalapenos, to taste 1 bunch cilantro, fresh Place the tomatoes, garlic, lime juice, onion and jalapeno peppers in a blender. Cover blender and blend to desired consistency.
Add cilantro to the mixture and pulse. Pour in bowl and serve with tortilla chips.
Hot Habanero Salsa
2 or 3 jalapeno peppers 2 medium onions, thinly diced 2 tablespoons minced garlic 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoon sugar 1/2 cup minced cilantro 2 limes, juice only 1 can diced green chili peppers (7 oz.) 7 cans of canned tomatoes (15 oz.) 1 seeded habanero pepper ( Note: Wear gloves when handling jalapeno peppers and habanero peppers.) Over a gas burner or grill , roast jalapenos until they are completely blackened. Place the blackened jalapenos into a plastic bag, seal bag and let them steam until the skins are loose. Once peppers are cooled, remove the skin, seeds and stems. In a blender, chop and blend garlic, jalapenos, onions, sugar, salt and black pepper.
Pour the blended ingredients into a large bowl and mix in the cilantro, lime juice, and green chilies. In the blender, pulse and blend the tomatoes (a portion at a time), then pour into the green chili mixture. Puree 1 cup of the tomato mixture and the habanero pepper in blender, strain this mixture in order to remove any large pieces of the habanero pepper, add to tomato mixture and mix well. Place salsa in a sealed container, refrigerate for 1 hour before serving.
Salsa with Avocado
1 small onion 1 red bell pepper 2 small cans ripe olives, sliced package thawed frozen corn (16 oz.) 1/3 cup olive oil 1 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 cup lemon juice 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 3 tablespoons cider vinegar 5 garlic cloves, minced 4 avocados Chop the onion and bell pepper. Drain the olives and add to the onion mixture.
Add the corn. In a smaller bowl, combine the olive oil, oregano, lemon juice, salt, pepper, vinegar and garlic. Blend well into the corn mixture. Cover and refrigerate for four hours or overnight. Before serving, peel, pit and dice the avocados and add to the mix. Serve with tortilla chips.
Yield:32 servings .
Garlic Salsa
1 can diced tomatoes, drained (14 oz.) 1 teaspoon parsley 1/2 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon garlic, minced 1/8 teaspoon black pepper 1/8 teaspoon salt Mix together tomatoes, parsley, oil, garlic, pepper and salt. Refrigerate, covered, one hour to overnight. Serve with tortilla chips.
DIPS
Dips are always a favorite at any get-together, and heres a collection of warm and chilled dips that are easy to make and full of flavor and appeal.
Buffalo Chicken Dip
3 cans chicken, well drained (10 oz. each) 1 bottle Frank s RedHot sauc e (12 oz.) 16 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 cup ranch salad dressing 1 to 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack cheese Combine the chicken and hot sauce in a skillet over medium heat and saut for 5 minutes. each) 1 bottle Frank s RedHot sauc e (12 oz.) 16 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 cup ranch salad dressing 1 to 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese or Monterey Jack cheese Combine the chicken and hot sauce in a skillet over medium heat and saut for 5 minutes.
Stir in the cream cheese and salad dressing and bring to a simmer. Spoon into a greased 9 x 13 inch glass baking dish. Sprinkle with the Cheddar cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips or crackers.
Hearty Bacon & Cheese Dip
2 packages cream cheese, softened & cut into cubes (8 oz. each) cups Colby Jack cheese, shredded cup half & half teaspoons prepared mustard 1/4 hot pepper sauce 1 teaspoon onion, chopped teaspoons Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 lb . bacon, cooked & crumbled Turn slow cooker to medium. bacon, cooked & crumbled Turn slow cooker to medium.
Place first 8 ingredients in slow cooker. Turn slow cooker down to low and cover. Cook, stirring frequently, for one hour or until the cheese melts. Add bacon and cook 10 minutes more. Serve with crackers.
Tostado Dip
1 can Horme l chili (no beans) 1 lb.
Velveet a cheese (cubed) 1 bunch green onions , cut up 1 can green chili peppers , diced (4 oz.) 1/2 teaspoonTabasc o sauce Mix and bake at 250 degrees until hot or 10 minutes in microwave on medium, stirring every few minutes until melted together well. Serve with tortilla chips.
Oklahoma Chili Dip
4 cups prepared chili with meat 1/2 pound processed American or cheddar cheese, grated 1 cup prepared green chilies with tomatoes 1 to 2 tablespoons chili powder (optional) Combine all the ingredients in a large saucepan and heat, stirring, until the cheese is mixed well. Serve hot with tortilla chips. Yield: 6 to 7 cups. cream cheese 1 teaspoon oregano 1/ 4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes Mix together and spread in a pie plate. cream cheese 1 teaspoon oregano 1/ 4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes Mix together and spread in a pie plate.
Layer the following on top of cream cheese mixture: 1/2 cup pizza sauce 1/2 cup pepperoni, chopped 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped 1/4 cup green onion, chopped Bake at 350 degreesfor 10 minutes. Add 1/2 cup shredded Mozzarella cheese. Return to oven until cheese has melted. Serve with Rit z crackers.
Jalapeno Peach Dip
2/3 cup peach jam Cream cheese (26 oz.), softened 1 can green chiles (4 oz.) 1 tablespoon chopped jalapeno 1 cup shredded Monterey jack cheese (4 oz.) 1 cup shredded Colby cheese (4 oz.) Blend the jam, cream cheese, chiles and jalapeno in a bowl until mixed well. Pour into an 8x8 serving dish.