a Multitude of Dips and Spreads

But the recipes shall linger on The night was a success. The food was loved by all. The Dips CATEGORY: Appetizers/finger food Recipe Name: Ranch Dip Ingredients: 1/4 t Dry Mustard 1 t Garlic 3/4 t Onion 1 t Dill 1/2 t Salt 1/2 t White Pepper 1 T Apple Cider Vinegar 1 c Yogurt or Sour Cream Steps: Combine all ingredients and let sit overnight. NOTES: Straight yogurt makes a slightly thin dip. If you want a thicker dip either use sour cream or strain the yogurt through a coffee filter overnight (greek yogurt). CATEGORY: Appetizers/finger food Recipe Name: Feta Walnut Dip Ingredients: 1 c yogurt 1/3 c walnuts 5 oz feta 1/2 t oregano 1/4 t marjoram 1/2 T garlic 1/10 t paprika 1/6 t cayenne 1 T sun dried tomatoes pinch salt dash pepper Steps: * chop or grind walnuts * chop sun dried tomatoes * crumble feta * mix all ingredients and let sit overnight CATEGORY: Appetizers/finger food Recipe Name: Spinach Artichoke Spread Ingredients: 1 c parmesan cheese 5 oz frozen spinach 7 oz artichoke hearts 1/3 c yogurt 1/2 c cream cheese 4 t mayonnaise 1 t garlic Steps: * thaw spinach then squeeze out excess water * chop artichoke hearts * mince garlic * mix all ingredients together in pan and warm to a low simmer stirring constantly. Once melted together remove from heat * serve warm or cool before serving NOTES: This is better served warm but can also be served cold. CATEGORY: Appetizers/finger food Recipe Name: Roasted Garlic Spread Ingredients: 1 head garlic 8 oz cream cheese Steps: * cut the top of the garlic open * wrap garlic in foil and cook for 2-3 hours at 250, until soft and squeezable * when garlic has cooled squeeze out of skin and mix with cream cheese * let sit for 1+ hours before serving NOTES: This is a delightful spread for the garlic lovers though not too strong for non-vampiric types CATEGORY: Appetizers/finger food Recipe Name: Jalepeno Spread Ingredients: 2 T Candied Jalepeno Juice 2 T Jalepenos 8 oz cream cheese Steps: * Mix all ingredients * Serve NOTES: This is mild and sweet CATEGORY: Misc... Recipe Name: Candied Jalepenos Ingredients: 1 c water 1 c raw sugar 16 fresh jalepenos, sliced Steps: * Put all ingredients in pan and bring to boil * Let cool at room temperature the refrigerate until use. NOTES: If you want to can these I tightly pack the jalepeno slices in the jar then pour the boiling sugar water(simple syrup) over it before sealing. This uses more Jalapenos and is a little spicier Wait for Part 2