RANCH DIP MIX
3/4 tablespoon dried parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon dried chives
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried tarragon
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
3/4 teaspoon lemon pepper
Combine the above ingredients and stir until well blended. Place in a small bag. Attach a gift tag, adhesive label or recipe card with the directions below on how to prepare the dip.
RANCH DIP:
1 package Ranch Dip mix
1 cup mayonnaise or salad dressing
1 cup sour cream
Combine the Ranch Dip mix with the mayonnaise and sour cream. Stir until well-blended. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
FRUIT DIP MIX
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon chopped crystallized ginger (found at health food stores or specialized grocery stores)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Process the above ingredients until ginger is finely chopped and mixture is well-blended. Place in a small bag. Attach a gift tag, adhesive label or recipe card with the directions below on how to prepare the dip.
FRUIT DIP:
1 package Fruit Dip mix
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
Combine the Fruit Dip mix with the softened cream cheese. Beat until well-mixed. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour to allow flavors to blend. Serve with fresh cut fruit, graham crackers or vanilla wafers.
VEGETABLE DIP MIX
1 tablespoon dried chives
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed
1/2 teaspoon paprika
Combine the above ingredients and stir until well-mixed. Place in a small bag. Attach a gift tag, adhesive label or recipe card with the directions below on how to prepare the dip.
VEGGIE DIP:
1 package Veggie Dip mix
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups sour cream
Combine the Veggie Dip mix with the lemon juice and sour cream. Stir until well-blended. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve with chips, crackers or fresh vegetables.
CHEESY ONION DIP MIX
2 tablespoons minced onion
1 teaspoon beef bouillon granules
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
Combine the above ingredients and stir until well blended. Place in a small bag. Attach a gift tag, adhesive label or recipe card with the directions below on how to prepare the dip.
CHEESY ONION DIP:
1 package Cheesy Onion Dip mix
2 cups sour cream
Combine the Cheesy Onion Dip mix with the sour cream. Stir until well-blended. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Serve with chips, crackers or fresh vegetables.
If you prefer to mix dip up ahead of time to bring to a party or want to make some for yourself at home, visit www.frugalvillage.com/2008/03/13/dip-into-tasty-side-of-entertaining/ and www.frugalvillage.com/2009/07/02/dip-into-summer-cooking/ for sweet and savory dip recipes.
photo by peyri