Tex-Mex Bean Dip

Tex-Mex Bean Dip

1 cup frozen onion-pepper mix OR 1/2 cup chopped onion plus 1/2 cup chopped green pepper 1/2 cup water 1 16-ounce can kidney beans, drained juice of one lime 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro leaves (optonal; may substitute parsley) 2 teaspoons mild chili powder pinch...
Tex-Mex Bean Dip

Spicy Peanut Dip

You can make this as zippy or mild as you like, depending on the heat of your favorite salsa. Add Tabasco sauce to your taste if you want to turn up the heat. 1 cup crunchy style peanut butter 1 cup medium-hot salsa (bottled or home-made) 1/4 cup lemon juice 2...
Tex-Mex Bean Dip

Salmon Mousse

1 cup bottled clam juice, bouillon or water 2 envelopes unflavored gelatin 1 15-ounce can salmon (preferably red sockeye) 2 tablespoons capers (optional) 1 bunch green onions, sliced (white part) juice of 1 lemon 1 teaspoon oregano pinch cayenne, or to taste 1 cup...
Tex-Mex Bean Dip

Porcupines

1/2 cup bouillon or water 1 small onion, chopped fine 1 teaspoon oregano 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind pinch cayenne, or to taste 1 10-ounce package of baby spinach leaves 2 cups cooked brown rice or barley juice of one lemon For the dipping sauce 1 cup non-fat yogurt...
Tex-Mex Bean Dip

Pineapple Chutney

1/2 cup sugar (or if using canned pineapple, 1/2 cup of the juice) 1/4 cup vinegar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon pinch cayenne, or to taste 1 teaspoon fennel seeds> 1 pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1/2" chunks, or 3 cups canned pineapple chunks 1/2 cup...