Superbowl Sunday is just around the corner, and although I am not a big sports fan, one cannot help but being inundated by the media that this annual game day is fast approaching.
Almost everyone loves dip with snacking chips, so I am giving you a couple of our favorite recipes. Ok, the salsa is not officially a "dip" but it is still great and I wanted to give you a healthy option as well. Don't buy pre-made store bought dips and salsas when you can make your own much better. These are both best with tortilla chips, but you can choose your favorite dipper.
I hope these recipes will enhance your game watching enjoyment along with your other snacks and appetizers. I will, at least, be tuning in to watch the half-time show. Enjoy... Artichoke & Asiago Dip
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup drained minced canned artichokes
50g grated Asiago cheese, approx. 1/2 cup
1/2 to 1 garlic clove, crushed to a paste
1 tsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp liquid honey
1/2 tsp sweet smoked paprika, optional
Mix everything together and serve with crackers or tortilla chips.
Makes approximately two cups.
Fresh Cut Salsa
"By rinsing and draining the diced red onion, the onion flavour won't be overpowering, but will still provide nice colour. Omit the seeds and white membrane from the jalapeno for a milder salsa."
3 large Roma tomatoes, diced small
1 small yellow bell pepper, diced small
(one half) long English cucumber, diced small
1 cup small diced red onion, rinsed and drained
1 jalapeno, diced very small
1 - 2 garlic cloves, crushed
Juice of 1 lime
1 tsp sugar
Salt & Pepper to taste
Fresh chopped cilantro, to taste
Mix everything together and enjoy!
Makes approximately four cups
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