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Vanilla-Yogurt Fruit Dip!

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You’ll be sweet on this vanilla and brown sugar-scented yogurt dip, and it’s sure to help your family get their daily servings of fresh fruit. Berries, bananas, nectarines, melon, and mixed fruit go wonderfully with this delightful dip.

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

1. Place a paper coffee filter in a small strainer or filter holder set over a cup or bowl. Spoon the yogurt into the filter and let drain, refrigerated, for one hour (or more). This will drain out some of the liquid for a richer and more creamy dip. The longer you drain, the thicker the yogurt becomes. (You can omit this step if you’re in a hurry — the dip won’t be quite so thick but will still taste delicious.)
2. Dump drained yogurt into a small bowl. Add the brown sugar and vanilla, stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
3. Serve with desired fruit.

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This tasty twist on chicken salad tosses together tender chicken, eggs and pimientos in a creamy vinaigrette sprinkled with shreds of Cheddar, slivered almonds and crushed potato chips for a unique side salad unlike any other.

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

1. Boil chicken in lightly salted boiling water for 40 minutes. Drain, cool and cut into medium size pieces.
2. In a large bowl combine chicken, eggs, celery, salad dressing, soup, pimientos, orange juice, onion salt and poultry seasoning. Mix well and spread mixture into a 9×13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle with cheese, potato chips and almonds. Refrigerate overnight.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
4. Bake casserole in preheated oven for 45 minutes.

Preparation Time: 45 min.

Cooking Time: 45 min.

Ready In: 1 hour 30 min.

Servings: 6

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Hearty hashbrowns smothered in a creamy cheese sauce and studded with smoky bacon bits are simple and satisfying in this comforting casserole that pairs perfectly with turkey and all the trimmings.

Ingredients

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. In the microwave, melt cheese in a large microwave-safe bowl. Stir in mayonnaise, potatoes and onions. Spread in a 9×13-inch baking dish and top with bacon bits.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 1 hour, or until hot and bubbly.

Preparation Time: 15 min.

Cooking Time: 60 min.

Ready In: 75 min.

Servings: 12

Source:

- http://recipes.kaboose.com/vanilla-yogurt-fruit-dip.html

- http://recipes.kaboose.com/warm-chicken-salad.html

- http://recipes.kaboose.com/cheesy-potato-casserole.html

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Enjoy your favorite fruits and savory snacks this winter with a hint of chocolate. These Dipped Chocolate Treats make for a fun recipe, an elegant party dessert or a holiday sweet.

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound of chocoate
• 1 to 2 teaspoons salad oil

Cooking Instructions

1. In 2-cup glass container, microwave chocolate on medium (50% power) until softened; stir until smooth.
2. For easier dipping, stir in 1 to 2 teaspoons salad oil.
3. Use for dipping fruits, pretzels, truffles, etc. Recipe makes enough to dip 6 cups pretzels; or 2 pints strawberries (try combining melted dark and white chocolates before dipping…very pretty).

Tips & Tricks

Melting times

semisweet chocolate……2 to 2 1/2 minutes
milk chocolate………..1 1/2 to 1 3/4 minutes
white chocolate……….1 to 1 1/2 minutes

This is a microwave recipe.

 

Source: http://recipes.kaboose.com/dipped-chocolate-treats.html

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Monster Mash Dip

Set your Halloween table with this fun green dip and a spook-tacular party prop (such as the monster hand shown here; available at party stores), and your friends will soon be “goblin” it up. It’s a great accompaniment to our bright and easy Hallo-Bean Salad.

Ingredients

• 4 ripe avocados
• 1/4 cup light or fat-free sour cream
• 1/3 cup tomato salsa

• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Cut the avocados in half and remove the pits. Spoon the meat from the skins into a medium-size bowl, then mash it with a fork.
2. Add the sour cream, salsa, lemon juice, and salt. Stir well and serve immediately. Makes approximately 2 1/2 cups.

Hallo-Bean Salad

Ingredients

• 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 large orange pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped jicama (about 1/4 of a 12-ounce jicama)

• 1/3 cup vinaigrette salad dressing
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Combine the beans, pepper, and jicama in a medium-size bowl.
2. Stir in the salad dressing and salt and chill before serving. Makes approximately 4 cups.

Source:

- http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/monster-mash-686962

- http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/hallo-bean-salad-686967

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Looking for a Halloween night snack that’s both healthy and festive? This skeletal array fits the bill, no bones about it — just assorted fresh vegetables and a bowl of dip arranged in the shape of a spooky cat.

Ingredients

• Black Bean Dip
• ASSORTED VEGETABLES OF YOUR CHOICE, SUCH AS
• Celery
• Cherry tomatoes
• Broccoli

• Carrots
• Green beans
• Mushrooms
• Zucchini

Instructions

1. Arrange vegetables in the shape of a cat, as shown. Serve with Black Bean Dip.

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Black Bean Dip

This versatile recipe works as either a dip or a spread and has a light, addictive flavor. Serve it with the Easy Pita Chips, baked tortilla chips, or cut-up vegetables. Along with a small bag of carrots and celery, it is a favorite for school lunches.

Ingredients

• 1 15.5-ounce can black beans
• 1/3 cup medium-hot salsa, 1 tablespoon for garnish
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves, plus extra for garnish (optional)

• 4 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• l small garlic clove, minced

Instructions

1. Drain and rinse the black beans, setting aside l tablespoon for garnish.
2. Combine the black beans, salsa, cilantro leaves, lemon juice, and garlic in a food processor. Blend until smooth.
3. Garnish with the black beans and, if you like, cilantro leaves or salsa. Makes 1 1/4 cups and serves 4 to 6. (Note: If you use this as a dip with veggies to replace the Asparagus Salad, double the recipe.)

Source: http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/black-bean-cat-crudites-688201

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Makes: 8 servings

Bake: 10 minutes

Prep: 20 minutes

Source: http://www.parents.com/recipe/appetizers-snacks/rainbow-chips-dip

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