Onion Dip

2 Tbsp olive oil

1 1/2 c. minced onion

1/4 tsp salt

1 1/2 c. sour cream

3/4 c. mayonnaise

1 clove minced garlic

1 tsp worcestershire sauce

Cook onion and garlic in oil and add to the rest, chill and serve with chips or as a sandwich spread (makes a LOT).

Pinoche Spread

2 c. brown sugar

1 c. white sugar

1 can evaporated milk

1/2 c. butter

1 large bottle marshmallow cream

1 tsp vanilla

1/2 bag chopped pecans

Combine first 4 ingredients and cook med/high heat stirring to soft-ball stage. Remove and add 1 tsp vanilla and marshmallow cream and pecans. Let set in buttered pan overnight. Serve spread on Ritz crackers.

Egg Rolls

1/2 lb cooked meat (shredded beef or sausage)
1 bag coleslaw mix or 1 lb grated cabbage
1 c. chopped fresh mushrooms
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp chopped garlic
1/2 tsp ground ginger (or fresh minced ginger)
3 Tbsp soy sauce
1 package egg roll wrappers
1 egg beaten

Brown meat and drain off liquid. Add next 5 ingredients and stir fry until cabbage is tender. Squeeze out all liquid and add soy sauce. Spoon 2-3 Tbsp mixture onto each wrapper. Brush edges with beaten egg (or can use water) and roll up like a burrito. Fry egg rolls in 350 degree oil until brown and drain on paper bags.

Basic Won-Tons

1 package cream cheese
1 package won-ton wrappers

Place small amount (1/2 Tbsp) cream cheese in middle of wrapper and wet edges. Fold in half and deep fry until golden brown in HOT oil. (if oil isn't hot enough it will take too long to fry and won-tons will be chewy instead of crispy).

Can also add green onions or other veggies, or caramel sauce or fruit jam for other varieties. It doesn't take much filling. One package of wrappers only requires about a half a brick of cream cheese.

Easy Bean Dip

1 can ranch style beans
1 small tub sour cream
celery salt to taste
Worcestershire sauce to taste

Drain beans and blend in blender until smooth. Add sour cream and seasoning to taste.

Bacon Sticks

bacon
water chestnuts
toothpicks

Cut bacon sliced in half. Wrap water chestnuts with bacon and secure with a toothpick. Line in baking sheet and broil, turning until bacon is cooked.

Stuffed Mushrooms

1 lb mushrooms, cleaned and stemmed
1 package cream cheese
2 Tbsp parmesan
1 can shrimp
1 tsp garlic salt

Place mushrooms hold-side up on cookie sheet. Cream together next 4 ingredients with a fork. Fill mushrooms with about 1 Tbsp mixture in each. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes at 350.

Lynn's Party Cheeseball

1 package cream cheese
1/2 bunch chopped green onions
1/2 tsp Bon Appetit seasoning
dash of garlic salt
1/2 jar pimientos
1 package sliced almonds

Stir together and form into a ball. Chill until mostly set and roll in almonds.

Jason's Fiery Habanero Salsa

1/8 habanero pepper
1 small can stewed tomatoes (or 2 small diced tomatoes)
1/2 c. onion chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/8 c. chopped cilantro
1 Tbsp cider vinegar
1 Tbsp olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
1 lime

Remove and discard the stem and seeds of the pepper and chop, careful not to touch it. In a pot add tomatoes, onion, garlic and pepper and simmer for 10-15 minutes until excess liquid is evaporated. Add the rest of the ingredients and cook for 2 more minutes. Put the salsa in a blender or food processor until well chopped.

Spinach Artichoke Dip

1 can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/2 lb chopped spinach
3/4 c. parmesan
3/4 c. mayonnaise
1/2 c. shredded mozzarella
1/2 tsp garlic powder

Mix all ingredients until well blended. Serve cold or heat at 350 until warm through. Serve with crackers.

New Years 9 Layer Dip

1 can refried beans
3 avacadoes, mashed with lemon juice
1 bottle salsa
1 pt sour cream with a little taco seasoning mixed in
3 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 can green chili's
2 c. grated sharp cheddar cheese
1 can chopped olives
2 green onions, chopped

Layer all ingredients in serving dish and serve with tortilla chips.