Christmas Cracker Dip

I got this recipe from The Friend a couple years ago. It is yummy!

1 8-oz bar cream cheese, softened
1/3 c. sour cream
1 t. green olive juice
1/4 c. sliced green olives w/pimentos
1/4 c. chopped green peppers
1/4 c. chopped red peppers

*Beat cream cheese & sour cream until smooth. Beat in olive juice. Chop olives/peppers and stir in. Serve with Triscuts or Wheat Thins. Also good with celery sticks!

Basil Parmesan Vinaigrette

1/2 c. fresh basil leaves
1/3 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 - 1/2 c. olive oil
2 T. red wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves
2 T. Dijon mustard
1/8 t. salt and pepper

In a blender, add basil, Parmesan cheese, vinegar, garlic, mustard, salt and pepper. Process at low speed for 30 seconds to one minute. While the blender is running, begin to stream in olive oil. Switch the speed to high and blend until smooth.

*This is the closest thing to Rooster's House Basil dressing I can find - and it's fabulous!

Creamy Salsa Platter

I don't know what my deal is, but I'm totally on a chips and dips kick for lunch lately. Anyway, this one is fairly simple.

1/2 bar cream cheese
salsa
shredded cheddar cheese
sliced olives

*Spread cream cheese on a plate, top with salsa, shredded cheese, & olives. It would be great with some diced tomatoes & maybe even some shredded lettuce, too. Eat with tortilla chips!

Chocolate Fruit Dip

1 8-oz pkg cream cheese
1/3 c. sugar
1/3 c. cocoa
1 t. vanilla
2 c. cool whip

*Cream cheese & sugar. Add cocoa & vanilla & beat until smooth. Beat in cool whip & refrigerate. Serve with strawberries, bananas, apples, or anything that goes with chocolate! It's not a fondue, like in the picture - but it sure tastes amazing!