What Dip Can I Make with Pampered Chef Pantry Items for an Express Show?

[Intrepid_Chef]

I have an "express" show coming up ... I'm doing a microwave cake to save time.

I was thinking of serving some kind of chips and dip and was toying with the idea of a dip that uses the spices I have.

Problem is, only PC pantry items I have are the greek rub, southwest seasoning and smoky barbeque.

PLEASE don't tell me Greek Cheese Torta ... it looks gross to me and I'm trying to do this inexpensively since I'm buying the groceries and having the host pay me back ...

 

[MaryLou]

Do the pizza dip recipe! We loved it!

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

Recipe, please!

 

[PamperedTre]

Doesn't have your spices ... but here's the pizza dip ...




Hot Pizza Dip


1 8 oz. package cream cheese softened
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 8 oz. can pizza sauce
2 tablespoons green pepper chopped
2 tablespoons green onions sliced

Preheat oven to 350° F. Combine cream cheese and Italian seasonings , spread onto a 8" mini-baker.

In a small bowl, combine mozzarella and parmesan. Sprinkle 1/2 on top of the cream cheese. Spread pizza sauce over the cheese mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Top with bell pepper and green onions.

Bake for 15-18 minutes. Serve with French bread or fresh vegetable dippers.

 

[crystalscookingnow]

Do the southwest dip with cream cheese & sour cream (I think the exacts are on the bottle). Serve with tortilla chips or triscuits or veggies.

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

I'll check the bottle but that sounds great ... I am actually looking for something that doesn't use the oven and that I can prepare in advance.

 

[crystalscookingnow]

I think the southwest tastes better if it sits a while, so you could def. make it in advance.

 

[chefann]

If you make the pizza dip, you can do it in the microwave. Just zap it until it's warm through. Same with the Touchdown Taco Dip.

 

[myinnerchef]

How about a simple salsa? I use the salad chopper and let the guests make it while I'm making something else. Stir in the southwest seasoning when you're done chopping.

 

[stefani2]

Hot Broccoli Dip is always a fav. for me and my guests - you can do it in the micro OR oven.........

 

[hollye44]

I like the Southwest Seasoning dip with just the sour cream. Let it sit for a few hours in the fridge so the flavors can meld. It's great with red bell peppers and carrots. My guests always comment on the great flavor ~ it has a nice bite to it, but not too hot and not too wimpy.

 

[Stephaniecafe]

Hey, here is a dip base I use all the time and it can be made in advance with a huge variety of flavors. That means you can just add a tsp or two of the rub to the dip base and it works! Oh, the water and tofu variation was for a client who couldn't have any milk and it still tasted really good! Good luck!



Light and Creamy Dip base:
1 1/2 cup low fat sourcream (or puree of soft tofu)
3/4 cup light mayonnaise
1/3 cup fat free milk or water
1T juice of fresh lemon
salt and ground pepper

Stir all ingredients and add flavor variations as desired: 3T of this dip 4g fat, 3carb,50cal, 2g protein (tofu will be much lower fat).

Flavor variations:
Sundried tomato and basil: add 1/2 cup fine chopped sundried tomatoes and 2T minced fresh basil leaves.
Chipotle Cilantro: Use lime juice instead of lemon, add 2T minced chipolte pepper puls 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro leaves
Tapenade Dip: Add 1/4 cup minced kalamata olives, 1 pressed garlic clove, 1T fresh minced parsely leaves 1 tsp lemon zest.
Lemon-caper dip: Add 1tsp lemon zest, 1/4 cup minced capers and 2T minced chives. (especially good with shirmp and seafood)
Pesto Dip: Add 1/4 cup minced fresh basil, 1 pressed garlic clove, and 1/4 cup lowfat parmesan cheese.
Blue cheese, scallion and black pepper: add 2T crumbled blue cheese, 2 thinly sliced scallions, and 2tsp freshly cracked pepper (this is also good added with 1tsp orange zest).

 

[c00p]

This one isn't a PC recipe, but it's really, really good!!!

8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 can Rotel
1 package of dry ranch salad dressing mix
1/2 - 3/4 c. shredded cheddar cheese

Blend everything together in your blender (chunky or smooth, however you like it) and the amount of cheddar cheese depends again on the consistency you want. Serve with veggies or tortilla chips.

Oh, and the Greek Cheese Torta is AMAZING!!!! My husband didn't want to try it, said it looked gross and he doesn't like spinach, but I finally convinced him, and he really liked it! Everyone that had at my open house fell in love with it too.

 

[jillbean]

Duh!!

How about a simple salsa? I use the salad chopper and let the guests make it while I'm making something else. Stir in the southwest seasoning when you're done chopping.

I feel so stupid because I have never thought of this!
Thanks for the kick in the hind end of my creativity!

 

[quiverfull7]

This one isn't a PC recipe, but it's really, really good!!!

8 oz. cream cheese, softened
1 can Rotel
1 package of dry ranch salad dressing mix
1/2 - 3/4 c. shredded cheddar cheese

Blend everything together in your blender (chunky or smooth, however you like it) and the amount of cheddar cheese depends again on the consistency you want. Serve with veggies or tortilla chips.

Oh, and the Greek Cheese Torta is AMAZING!!!! My husband didn't want to try it, said it looked gross and he doesn't like spinach, but I finally convinced him, and he really liked it! Everyone that had at my open house fell in love with it too.

We love the greek torta also. Andrea... is this dip served cold or do you nuke it?

 

[Intrepid_Chef]

Only thing about the Salsa is a) I've done a show with this group and they are not exactly interactive and b) I am trying to make this show SHORT, so I am only going to demo ONE recipie.

Besides, I don't have the salad choppers and neither does my host!

 

[Chef Kearns]

The 3-cheese walnut spread is soooo yummy! I serve it with those oblong Multi-grain crackers (yummy)!

 

[BethCooks4U]

Only thing about the Salsa is a) I've done a show with this group and they are not exactly interactive and b) I am trying to make this show SHORT, so I am only going to demo ONE recipie.

Besides, I don't have the salad choppers and neither does my host!

I know you don't have the salad choppers but for those that do...

Even a group that is totally not interested in interactive will help with the salsa - just pass the bowl (I use the SS bowl) to the left (or right) and tell them to each do a few chops and pass it on. They actually love it. I have sold a lot of those choppers and SS bowls because of that. The fruit salsa is the favorite for this.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

I know you don't have the salad choppers but for those that do...

Even a group that is totally not interested in interactive will help with the salsa - just pass the bowl (I use the SS bowl) to the left (or right) and tell them to each do a few chops and pass it on. They actually love it. I have sold a lot of those choppers and SS bowls because of that. The fruit salsa is the favorite for this.

This is so true! I was doing this for salsa way before PC started the push for interactive shows! People can sit in their seats and pass around the choppers and a bowl - I've never had anyone complain, and even had a 89 yr old lady book a show from a show where I did this!

 

[Chef Kearns]

Have you noticed any tarnishing in your SS bowls from the tomatoes? I thought the acidity would interact with the bowl.

 

[ChefBeckyD]

Have you noticed any tarnishing in your SS bowls from the tomatoes? I thought the acidity would interact with the bowl.

I haven't had any - but I don't leave it or store it in the bowl. Once it's passed around, I pour it into an SA bowl to serve.

 

[BethCooks4U]

I haven't had any - but I don't leave it or store it in the bowl. Once it's passed around, I pour it into an SA bowl to serve.

Same here.