3 Finger-Licking Snack Dips

TACO SAUCE
Create your own Mexican fiesta with this super easy to do taco sauce recipe.

Makes: 1 cup sauce
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 to 15 minutes

Ingredients:
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 medium white onion, minced
1 teaspoon cumin
3 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup water
1 250-gram pack tomato sauce
salt and pepper to taste

1. In a medium pot over medium-low heat, saute onion and garlic with the cumin, chili powder, and cayenne pepper in oil until the onion is translucent. Add tomato sauce and water; bring to a simmer.

2. Let simmer for 6 to 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.


HOMEMADE CHEESE PIMIENTO
This versatile dip will make cheese lovers go gaga!

Serving: 3 to 4
Prep Time: 30 minutes

Ingredients:
8 large egg yolks
1 tablespoon calamansi juice
2 1/2 cups corn or vegetable oil
1 tablespoon mustard
1 tablespoon sweet pickle juice (juice from pickle relish), optional
1 tablespoon sugar
250 grams grated cheddar cheese
1/4 ball of queso de bola, grated
1 can pimiento, drained and sliced finely

1. In a blender, blend together egg yolks and calamansi juice until light yellow in color, then add the oil in a fine stream. You should be able to form a slightly thick cream.

2. Take out the mixture from the blender and transfer to a bowl. Fold in the mustard, pickle juice, and sugar.

3. Next, fold in the cheddar cheese, queso de bola, and pimiento.

4. Refrigerate for a while then spread on your favorite slices of bread or crackers.


SPINACH AND ARTICHOKE DIP
Whip out this resto favorite and impress even your most discerning friends!

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cooking Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:
3/4 cup cream cheese
1 cup thawed, chopped frozen spinach and drained
1 1/2 cups chopped artichoke hearts
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Heat cream cheese in microwave for 1 minute or until hot and soft. Stir in the rest of ingredients. Place into a serving dish (oven- or microwave-safe) and cover with clean plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator for reheating the next day.


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