Orange Blossom Dip

1 container orange yogurt2 tablespoons brown sugarMix and chill. For dipping, use kiwi, papaya, bananas (dipped in lemon juice), strawberries, pineapple chunks, etc. Put picks in fruit and arra ...

Southwestern Chicken Spread

8 ounces cream cheese1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained well3 green onions, thinly sliced2 tablespoons roasted, salted sunflower seeds, plus extra    for garnish (opt ...

Salt River Nachos

1 pound ground beef1 large onion, chopped1 (15 ounce) can refried beans1 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, grated1 (8 ounce) bottle taco sauce, mild or hot1/2 head lettuce, shredded2 cups sour cream1 ...

Hot Peanuts (Cacahuates con Chile)

1/2 cup vegetable oil1/4 cup piqu?n chiles8 cloves garlic, peeled2 cups raw Spanish peanuts, shelledPlace the oil, chiles and garlic in a small saucepan and warm over low heat f ...

Garlic Olives

2 cups canned green olives, drained2 cloves garlic, slivered3 thin slices lemon1 teaspoon black peppercorns3 bay leavesWhole sprigs dried oregano1/4 cup sherry or vinegarOlive oilCombine olives, gar ...

Wild West Corn Chips

1/2 cup water4 teaspoons margarine1 teaspoon chili powder1/2 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/8 teaspoon salt2/3 cup yellow cornmealPreheat oven to 375 degrees F.Combine all i ...

Tri-Color Rajas

1/2 green bell pepper, seeded1/2 yellow bell pepper, seeded1/2 red bell pepper, seeded3/4 cup Monterey jack cheese, shredded1/4 tablespoon crushed red pepper2 tablespoons ripe olives, choppedCut b ...

Oaxacan Guacamole

In Oaxaca, guacamole is more often a sauce than a dip. It's perfect for spooning over grilled meats of all kinds.Serves 4 to 6.2 very ripe avocados 1/4 cup coarsely chopped onion 1 clove garlic, ...

Holy Guacamole

Serves 4 as appetizer.2 ripe Haas avocados 2 teaspoons Mrs. Dash Extra Spicy blend 1/2 cup lightly packed cilantro leaves, finely diced,    stems discarded before measuring 1/4 cup f ...

Shrimp Fritters

1/2 cup onion, finely chopped (1 medium)1 clove garlic, minced 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 (8 ounce) can tomatoes, cut up1 (4 ounce) can green chile peppers, rinsed, seeded and chopped3/4 teaspo ...