Hot and Spicy Refried Bean Dip

In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, combine beans, cheese, hot sauce, cumin, and southern spice rub. Heat until cheese has melted. Pour into a bowl and garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve warm alongside tortilla chips.

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Paula’s Homemade Blueberry Lemon Preserves

Prepare jars and lids according to manufacturer’s instructions.

In a large saucepan over high heat add blueberries, sugar, lemon zest and lemon juice.  Stir frequently while bringing to a rolling boil.  Stir in pectin and continue boiling for 1 minute. …...
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Homemade Salsa on the Fly

In a large glass bowl, combine all ingredients. Stir well with a spoon. Cover with plastic wrap and chill until serving time.

Recipe courtesy Paula Deen, 2007

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Grilled Eggplant Dip

Set up the grill for direct grilling on high heat.

Make slits in each eggplant and insert the garlic. When ready to cook, place the eggplants on the hot grate and grill until the skins are charred all over…...
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Green Tomato Chutney

In a large Dutch oven, combine all ingredients. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring occasionally, for one hour or until thickened. Remove from heat.

Sterilize jars, lids…...
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Garlic Pickled Carrots

Blanch carrot sticks and garlic cloves in boiling water for 1-2 minutes. Let cool while preparing jars.

Sterilize jar and lid directly before using for 10 minutes in simmering water or in the dishwasher. Remove just before ready to fill.

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Fruit Tray with Fruit Dip

Soften cream cheese and then whip with powdered sugar. Whip cream and sugar together until it forms soft peaks. Combine beaten cream cheese, whipped cream, lemon juice and zest; continue to beat, adding just enough pineapple juice to achieve desired…...
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Five Layer Taco Dip

Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Preheat the broiler.

Spray a broiler-proof 9-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray. Spread 1 cup of the crushed chips over the bottom of the pie plate.

Brown the beef…...
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Lemon Fig Refrigerator Preserves

Prepare jars and lids according to manufacturer’s instructions.

In a large stock pot, place prepared figs. Cover with sugar and let sit overnight. Place stockpot on medium heat and and cook until sugar is completely dissolved. Reduce heat to low…...
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Curry Dip

Combine the mayonnaise, curry powder, lemon juice, and onion in a small bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and chill. Cut the bell pepper in half lengthwise, remove the core and seeds, and serve the curry dip in pepper ‘bowls.’

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Crispy French Fries with Mayonnaise Dip

To make the dip, whisk the mayonnaise and mustard together in a small bowl.

Heat the oil in deep-fryer or heavy-bottomed pot to 350 degrees F.

Add the potato sticks into a bowl of water and allow it to sit…...
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Creamy Scallion Dip

In a large mixing bowl, mix ingredients together. Top with scallions and serve with Tortilla Chips.

Yield: 8-10 servings
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 5 minutes
Ease of preparation: Easy

Recipe Courtesy Paula Deen

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Creamy Artichoke and Spinach Dip

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 1 1/2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray; set aside

Blanch spinach. Squeeze excess water.

In a medium bowl, mix together spinach, garlic and lemon zest. Add artichoke hearts, 1-cup Parmesan, sour…...
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Crab Cakes with Lemon-Dill Sauce

To make the sauce, combine all of the ingredients in a bowl and stir well.  Refrigerate until chilled.  The sauce will thicken as it chills.

To prepare the crab cakes, melt 1 tablespoon of butter in a heavy skillet over…...
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Classic Chocolate Fondue

Over low flame, heat cream until warm, but do not bring to a boil. Pour in chocolate while stirring continuously. Mixture will become smooth. Stir in liqueur and transfer to a fondue pot. Dip with various fruits or dessert treats.…...
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Chili Con Queso Dip

In a medium saucepot, slowly melt Cheddar over medium/low heat. When cheese is fully melted add tomatoes, chiles, and hot sauce, stirring with spoon until combined well.  Pour cheese dip into a small casserole dish and serve as a dip…...
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Cheesy Shrimp Dip

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the red bell pepper and cook for 3 minutes. Stir in the shrimp and green onions and cook until the shrimp are…...
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Canned Tomatoes

Place tomatoes in a large saucepan, sprinkle with salt, and cover completely with water. Bring to a boil and let cook for 5 minutes. Sterilize jars and lids directly before using for 10 minutes in simmering water or in the…...
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Candied Dills

Drain the pickles, cut them into 1/2 inch slices, and place them in a deep glass bowl or ceramic dish.  Combine the pickles with the sugar and vinegar.  Place the pickling spices in a small square of cheesecloth, and tie…...
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Bobby’s Hot Tomato, Jack and Crab Dip

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a 1 quart baking dish with nonstick spray.

In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, pepper Jack, mayonnaise, lime juice, and hot sauce until smooth. Fold in the crabmeat, tomatoes,…...
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