Barefoot Contessas Sun Dried Tomato Dip Light Version Recipes

BAREFOOT CONTESSA SUN-DRIED TOMATO DIP

Steps:

• Place the tomatoes, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, Tabasco sauce, salt and pepper in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Blitz to blend well. Add the scallions and pulse twice. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Let dip come to room temperature, garnish with sliced scallions if desired, then serve with flat bread, fresh vegetables, crackers, chips or all of the above.
• *It is important that the cream cheese be room temperature so there are no lumps.

BAREFOOT CONTESSA'S SUN-DRIED TOMATO DIP (LIGHT VERSION)

Steps:

• Puree the tomatoes, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, Tabasco sauce, salt, and pepper in a food processor fitted with a metal blade.
• Add the scallions and pulse twice.
• Serve at room temperature.

PASTA WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water with a splash of oil to keep it from sticking together. Boil for 12 minutes, or according to the directions on the package. Drain well and allow to cool. Place the pasta in a bowl and add the tomatoes, olives, mozzarella, and chopped sun-dried tomatoes.
• For the dressing, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, vinegar, olive oil, garlic, capers, salt, and pepper in a food processor until almost smooth.
• Pour the dressing over the pasta, sprinkle with the Parmesan and basil, and toss well.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO DIP

Steps:

• Puree the tomatoes, cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, red pepper sauce, salt and pepper in a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Add the scallions and pulse twice. Serve at room temperature.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO DIP

Steps:

• In a bowl, pour the boiling water over the sundried tomatoes, cover and soak for about 15 minutes.
• In a blender, grind the almonds until they are small crumbs.
• Remove tomatoes from water and reserve soaking liquid.
• Add tomatoes to blender along with the rest of the ingredients.
• Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
• Add up to 1/4 - 1/2 cup of the tomato liquid as needed.
• Chill for an hour before serving.

ASIAGO SUN-DRIED TOMATO DIP

Steps:

• In small bowl, mix tomatoes and water; let stand 30 minutes. Drain thoroughly.
• In 3-cup microwavable ceramic fondue pot, mix tomatoes, cheeses, sour cream and onions. Microwave uncovered on Medium 3 minutes, stirring every minute, until cheese is melted.
• Place fondue pot on stand with candle to keep dip warm. Serve dip with assorted vegetables or baguette slices.
• Make the Most of This Recipe.
• Purchasing.
• Look for fondue pots at specialty kitchen stores and kitchen sections of large department stores.
• Did You Know?.
• Asiago cheese is a semifirm Italian cheese with a rich, nutty flavor.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO DIP

Steps:

• Puree all ingredients except the scallions in a food processor fitted with a metal blade, until smooth.
• Add the scallions and pulse twice.
• Serve at room temperature, refrigerate any leftovers. Good as spread for sandwiches, too.