I am a Lutheran woman, wife, and mother. I enjoy fiber and textile arts such as knitting, crochet, yarn dyeing, cross stitch, embroidery, sewing. I read a lot while working on different projects. I love baking, and cooking for my family.
Veg. Dip
1 Cup low fat cottage cheese
1 Cup Shredded carrot
½ Cup seeded chopped green pepper
¼ Cup Minced Onion
¼ Cup low fat yogurt
2 Tablespoons catsup
1 Teaspoon Lemon Juice
½ Teaspoon Salt
½ Teaspoon Black Pepper
½ Teaspoon Celery Seed
Blend until smooth. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving
*Recipe from unknown source. Found in my Grandparents kitchen.
Tangy Dill Dip
1 cup low fat yogurt
¼ teaspoon dried dill weed or 1 teaspoon of chopped fresh dill weed
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Combine all ingredients & chill in a covered container at least 2 hours before serving.
*Recipe from unknown source. Found in my Grandparents kitchen.
Refried Bean Dip
1 – 16 oz can red kidney beans including the liquid
¼ cup finely chopped green onion with tops
½ cup low fat cottage cheese
1 – 4 oz can chopped mild green chillies drained
½ teaspoon ground cumin
Puree beans and liquid in blender. Sautee pureed beans & onion in a nonstick pan over medium heat until hot, stirring often. Stir in cottage cheese, chillies & cumin. Cover & refrigerate until cold.
*Recipe from unknown source. Found in my Grandparents kitchen.
Fruit Dip
1 Cup Sugar
1/3 Cup Corn Starch
½ Cup Cold water
2 Eggs Beaten
½ Cup Lemon Juice
1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
1 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream Whipped
Assorted Fruit
In a large heavy sauce pan combine sugar & corn starch gradually whisk in the water until smooth. Cook & stir over med/high heat until thickened & stir 2 minutes
Stir a small amount of hot mixture into eggs & return all to pan stirring constantly. Bring to gentle boil cook & stir for 2 minutes longer. Remove from heat. Gently stir in lemon juice & vanilla.
Transfer to a bowl. Cool room temp without stirring. Cover with wax paper & refrigerate until cool & then fold in whipped cream.
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Fruit Dip
8 oz Cream Cheese
¾ Cup Brown Sugar
¼ Cup Powdered Sugar
4 Teaspoons of Milk
1 Teaspoon of Vanilla
Mix thourghly with mixer and refrigerate.
*Recipe from unknown source. Found in my Grandparents kitchen.
1 Funfetti cake mix (do not mix up as cake)
1/2 of a large tub of vanilla yogurt
1 container of cool whip
Mix and serve w/teddy Graham’s (we used nilla wafers)
*Recipe from unknown source.
Cucumber Dip
1 8 oz package of cream cheese
1 cup mayo
1 large cucumber – unpeeled & grated
1 medium green onion – finely chopped
Salt, Pepper, and Dill Weed to Taste
Combine all ingredients & Chill
Serve with Crackers, Chips, & Vegetable Sticks
*Recipe from unknown source. Found in my Grandparents kitchen.
I like this on bagels
Cracker Spread
2 8oz packages of cream cheese
1 3 oz package of cream cheese
1 ½ tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. garlic salt
Onion to taste
1 package of dried beef cut up
Soften the cream cheese in the microwave. Add garlic salt & Worcestershire sauce mix well! Add onions and dried beef.
*Recipe from unknown source.
Mix together:
1 package of cream cheese
1 container of cottage cheese
1 package taco seasoning
Top with shredded cheddar cheese
Can also decorate with sliced black & green olives!!!
We use this with Nacho flavored Doritos but the recipe is supposed to go with corn chips.
*Recipe from unknown source.
Cheddar Cheese Dip
2 oz Sharp Cheddar grated about ½ cup
1 cup plain low fat yogurt
1 tablespoon of minced fresh parsley
½ Teaspoon of salt
Combine all ingredients chill in a covered container at least 2 hours before serving
*Recipe from unknown source. Found in my Grandparents kitchen.
Caramel Sauce
Beat together 1 stick of butter, 1 Can of Eagle Brand Milk, ½ Cup White corn syrup, 1 cup brown sugar, Bring to boil. Stir to prevent scalding especially towards the end.
*Recipe from unknown source. Found in my Grandparents kitchen.
Michele’s Guacamole
6 Avocado’s
Kosher salt or sea salt
Fresh pepper
2 limes
Chopped sweet onion ½ – ¾ inch wide
Chopped green onion ¾ stalk
Chopped cilantro – hand full
*Recipe from unknown source. Found in my Grandparents kitchen.
Whipped Cottage Cheese
Is a base for many dips – also great on top of spuds
1 cup creamed 4% milk cottage cheese
¼ cup water
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon vinegar
Blend until smooth add additional ingredients refrigerate 2 hours
*Recipe from unknown source. Found in my Grandparents kitchen.
Vegetable or Cracker Dip
4 oz Cream Cheese softened
½ cup sour cream
Black Olives
Sun dried tomatoes
Chives
Garlic
Juice of half a lemon
Salt
Essence
Olive oil if dry
*Recipe from unknown source. Found in my Grandparents kitchen.
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