Uncle Bills Garden Dip Recipes

DILL DIP

Steps:

• In a small bowl, combine the first 7 ingredients. Chill for at least 1 hour. Serve with vegetables or potato chips.

UNCLE BILL'S DILL DIP

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, add softened cream cheese, and mayonnaise and mix well to blend.
• Add dried dill weed, Bea monde seasoning, parsley and scallions and mix well to blend.
• Chill before serving.
• Refrigerate any unused portions.
• Bea Monde Seasoning is available in most super markets or specialty food stores.
• If desired, you may substitute and use sour cream instead of cream cheese.

SPICE/CRUMB COATED WEDGE BAKED POTATOES

Steps:

• Peel potatoes and cut in half lengthwise, then cut each half into 3 or 4 wedges.
• Place potato wedges in a large bowl and cover with cold water and let sit for about 5 minutes while preparing the coating.
• Preheat oven to 450 degrees F.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine bread crumbs, Italian seasoning, paprika, seasoning salt, black pepper, and granulated garlic powder; mix well.
• In a medium size bowl or saucepan, melt butter.
• Dry wedge potatoes on paper towelling.
• Drop several potato wedges into the melted butter and mix to coat with butter.
• Now roll potatoes in the crumb/spice mixture to coat well.
• Place coated potatoes directly on the middle rack in the oven, keeping them separated.
• Bake in preheated 450 degree F oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until potatoes are nicely browned and done to your liking.
• Serve immediately with a Dill Dip or Garden Dip.

UNCLE BILL'S FRESH STRAWBERRIES AND DIP

Steps:

• Combine vanilla yogurt, cream cheese and orange marmalade in a food processor or blender and process until smooth.
• Rinse and dry strawberries.
• Line a basket with the fresh mint leaves.
• Pour dip into a bowl and place in the center of the basket.
• Surround dip with fresh strawberries.
• Dip strawberries into the dip and enjoy.
• NOTE: If preferred, remove the hulls from the strawberries and discard.
• Place the strawberries into a large bowl.
• Pour dip over the berries and lightly mix to coat.
• Place a few mint leaves around the rim of the bowl.

BEER BATTER FOR DEEP FRIED VEGGIES 'N' THINGS

Steps:

• In a deep fryer, add oil as per directions for your deep fryer and heat to 375°F.
• In a large mixing bowl, add onion soup mix, flour, baking powder, eggs and mustard and whisk until smooth and well blended.
• Add beer and mix with a spoon to blend.
• Let batter rest for about 10 minutes before using.
• Prepare vegetables, rinse and pat dry with paper towels.
• Dip veggies into batter, drop into hot oil in batches and deep fry until golden brown, turning at least once.
• When done, remove and place on paper towelling to absorb excess oil.
• Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce or Uncle Bill's Garden Dip.