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Archive for January, 2008

Baked Artichoke Dip

01 Jan

Brought to us by Desiree

Preheat the oven to 400.  Combine in a medium bowl

1 c mayo
1 c grated Parmesan cheese (4 oz)
1/2 c finely chopped onions

Pulse in a food processor until finely chopped

One 13 and 3/4 ounce can artichoke hearts, drained

Stir into the mayonnaise-cheese mixture, along with:

1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp black pepper

Scrape into a small baking dish or ovenproof crock.
Bake until browned, about 20 minutes.
Serve with crackers or bread.

Source: The Joy of Cooking

 

Seven-Layer Dip

01 Jan

Brought to us by Paul

Spread evenly in a 13X9-inch glass dish:

Once 16-ounce can refried beans

Mash together and spread over the beans:

3 large ripe Hass avocados, peeled and pitted
3 tablespoons lime juice

Mix together and spread over the avocado layer:

2c sour cream
1 and 1/4 ounces taco seasoning

Layer in the order listed:

3 tbsp chopped drained green chiles
One or two 5 and 3/4 ounce cans sliced black olives, drained
8 plum tomatoes, chopped
2 cups grated sharp Cheddar
(Chopped cilantro or scallions)

Serve with tortilla chips.

Source: The Joy of Cookinh

 

Vinegar Pie

01 Jan

Brought to us by John

A basic pie pastry, blind-baked in a 9-inch pie pan and cooled

For the filling
2 cups water
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups sugar
2 eggs, beaten until frothy
6 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 teaspoons Limoncello, or other lemon-flavored liqueur, or lemon extract

For the meringue
3 egg whites
3 tablespoons sugar

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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

In a heavy 2-quart saucepan, bring the water to a boil. In a small bowl, combine the flour and sugar, tossing with a fork to blend. Add the flour-sugar mixture to boiling water and cook, whisking often, until thickened, about 6 minutes. Remove from heat and slowly add the eggs, whisking vigorously. Return to medium-low heat and cook, whisking, until velvety smooth, about 3 minutes. Add the vinegar and lemon extract and whisk just to blend.

Pour into the cooled pastry shell and prepare the meringue.

For Meringue:

Beat the whites until stiff, add 4 tablespoons sugar, then spread over pie.
Brown meringue lightly by placing the pie under a broiler for a very short amount of time.

Refrigerate until set, about 3 hours.

Source: Food Network.com