Love Dip With Tortilla Chips And Crudites Recipes

"LOVE" DIP WITH TORTILLA CHIPS AND CRUDITES

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese with a mixer on medium-high until fluffy, about 1 minute. Beat in salt and scallions. Fold in relish; garnish with scallions. Serve with chips and crudites.

CRUDITES AND DIPS

Steps:

• Make sour cream dip
• Lightly mix together all the ingredients. Don't over-stir, as the dip becomes runny quite quickly. This can be prepared the day before the party and kept in the fridge.
• Make kid's guacamole
• Put the avocado, mayonnaise, and cilantro in a food processor and whiz until smooth. Turn into a serving bowl and stir in the sour cream. Push the avocado pits into the mixture to prevent discoloration, Remove before serving. This will keep in the fridge for up to a day.
• Make hummus
• Put the chickpeas and lemon juice in a blender and work to a smooth purée. Add the tahini paste, olive oil, and garlic and blend until smooth. Scrape down the sides and add the boiling water. The consistency should be fairly loose and light. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary, spoon into bowls and drizzle with a little olive oil. Will keep in the fridge for a couple of days.
• Make tomato salsa
• Quarter and core the tomatoes and remove the seeds. Finely chop the tomatoes and put into a bowl. Add all the remaining ingredients and combine. Keep at room temperature until ready to serve. This will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.

CRUDITES AND CHIPS WITH TACO RANCH DIP

Steps:

• Whisk first 5 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Transfer to serving bowl. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
• Arrange crudités on platter. Place chips in basket. Serve with dip.