How to Make Sour Cream
1 quart milk (mixed from powder)1/2 C buttermilk (mixed from powder) Combine and let stand for 12-15 hours at about 75 degrees Fahrenheit (either a warm place, or in a thermos or insulated pitcher). When…
Avocado and Banana Guacamole
I haven’t tried this one yet, but it seems like a good way to stretch a single avocado into a larger batch of slightly sweet guacamole. 1 ripe avocado 1 large ripe banana 1/2 medium…
Beet hummus
1/2 lb pound beets, cooked, peeled, and diced 2 T tahini 4-5 T lemon juice 1-3 cloves garlic, finely minced 1 T cumin 1 T lemon zest 1/4 t salt 1-1/2 t sesame oil (optional)…
Black Bean Dip
1 can black beans, drained Several tablespoons of olive oil Several tablespoons of lime juice Several teaspoons of chili powder About a teaspoon of ground cumin Large clove of garlic, diced very fine Mash all…
Green tomatillo salsa (salsa verde)
15 tomatillos, husked and finely chopped 3 serrano chiles, finely minced 1 bunch cilantro, finely minced 2 T lime juice 2 t sugar 1 t salt Combine ingredients and allow flavors to blend for a…
Tina’s Artichoke Dip
This is a variation of one of my favorites, Artichoke Dip. The water chestnuts are a fantastic addition, adding a surprising crunch that’s reminiscent of Spinach Dip. Just to show how dips are incestuous, I’ve…
Spinach Dip
It seems like every few years, a new dip becomes the rage. Spinach Dip was THE thing to make in the 1980’s, but it was later supplanted by Artichoke Dip. It’s still a delicious offering…
Will’s Sweet Pepper and Water Chestnut Dip
Will brought this to Barry’s birthday party, and everyone there wanted the recipe. “Yum, what’s the crunchy thing in there?” everyone asked. It’s the water chestnuts! Will admits the recipe wasn’t completely original — he…
Bacon and roasted pepper spread
The next time I make this, I’ll probably add a little milk, sour cream, or yogurt to thin it down. This recipe is definitely a spread, but it would also be tasty as a dip.…
Cucumber dish
This reminds me of an Indian “raita,” used to cool your mouth alongside super-hot curries. Or a Greek “tzatziki.” Karen, of s/v Panta Rhei, brought it to the PSCC “Horror d’Hoover” contest. From “Recipes for…