Okay Ladies... The Theme this time is "Savory Dips & Chips"
Here is the first Challenge,
Warm Spinach & Artichoke Dip
Challenge Recipe:This should be a warm and savory page, much like the Dip it's self.
Please use white as cream cheese, mayo & grated cheeses.
Please use Green DP's as Artichokes
Please use dark Green Embellishments or Hardware as Spinach
And of course you have to add a touch of browns for the Crackers or Chips.
Recipe INGREDIENTS1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup grated Romano cheese
1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
salt and pepper to taste
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/2 cup frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
DIRECTIONS
1.Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a small baking dish.
2.In a medium bowl, mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise, Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, garlic, basil, garlic salt, salt and pepper. Gently stir in artichoke hearts and spinach.
3.Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top with mozzarella cheese. Bake in the preheated oven 25 minutes, until bubbly and lightly browned.
New Engl
and Style Bean Dip (My second Favorite Dip)
Challenge:Start with a plain brown background and top with a little bit of white. Then build up from there, just like you would your layered Bean Dip. Don't forget all the different colors and embellishments. The possibilities are endless just like your favorite Bean Dip
Recipe Ingredients:1large can refried beans
¼ teaspoon dried onion flakes
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1package (8 oz) sour cream
1small can chopped green chiles
1cup mild salsa
1cup shredded lettuce
1cup shredded Cheddar or Mexican cheese blend
1small can sliced ripe olives, drained
1medium tomato, diced
Tortilla chips, if desired
1.In medium bowl, stir together refried beans, chilies and ½ cup of cheese. Spread mixture on large platter. Heat until center is warm.
2.In another medium bowl, stir together sour cream, dried onion flakes and garlic powder. Carefully spread over bean mixture.
3.Top with salsa, lettuce, cheese, olives and tomato. Serve with warm tortilla chips.
Pumpkin Nut Dip (Sweet, served with Gingersnaps)
Challenge:You can only imagine what a sweet and awesome this is going to be!
First use orange as your background spots. Circles, Squares and or DPS, doesn't matter... just make the background shapes bold and eye catching. Next add the spice... like journaling, brads, buttons and tags. Think about the colors of the spices and fluff... dark brown, black and white or cream. Try to make your page rich and snappy! Please include chipboard in this challenge, you always need a hard cookie for dipping.
INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)* 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
* 1 cup confectioners' sugar
* 1 small jar of marshmallow fluff
* 1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin
* 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
* 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
* 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts
* 1 teaspoon frozen orange juice concentrate
DIRECTIONS
1. In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, fluff and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Gradually mix in the pumpkin. Stir in the cinnamon, pumpkin pie spice, nuts and orange juice until smooth and well blended. Chill until serving.
