Ranch Cheese Ball

Ingredients:
1/2 C. Mayo
1/4 C. Milk
6 oz. Cream Cheese
1 Ranch dressing packet
8-12 oz. Shredded Cheddar Cheese (I use shredded cheddar jack cheese from Costco)
5 oz. Sliced Almonds (I leave these off, my family isn't a fan of the almonds)

~Let the cream cheese set out at room temperature for 1 hour before making your cheese ball~

 Mix mayo, milk, softened cream cheese, and ranch dressing packet together and beat well with mixer. Add cheddar cheese and blend together. Cover and freeze for 30 minutes, roll ball in almonds. Serve with your favorite crackers.

Carrabba's Bread Dipping Spices

Ingredients:
2 Tbsp. Dried parsley
1 Tbsp. Minced garlic
1 tsp. Dried thyme
1 tsp. Dried oregano
1/4 tsp. Dried basil
1/8 tsp. Dried rosemary
1 tsp. Ground black pepper
1/2 tsp. Kosher salt
1/8 tsp. Ground red pepper (or 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes)
1/2 tsp. Extra virgin olive oil
1/8 tsp. Fresh lemon juice

Directions:
Combine all spices, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir in olive oil and lemon juice. Makes 1/4 cup.

For Serving:
In a small dish, place 1 1/2 tsp. of spice mixture. Pour 3-4 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil over the top of the spice mixture. I also add balsamic vinegar, you can add as little or as much as you like. Serve with french, sourdough, or other favorite bread for dipping.

Fruit Dip

8 oz. Cream Cheese
8 oz. Marshmallow Cream
1 T Lime Juice

Artichoke Dip

2 cans artichokes chopped
2 cans diced green chillies
1 cup Mayo
1 block cream cheese
1 1/2 C Parmesan Cheese (I use the whole bag)

Mix together then place in 8x8 dish and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and sliced almonds. Bake 350 until hot maybe 30 min.

Mexican Layered Dip

Layer the following items..along with any others you may like to add:)

refried beans
sour cream
mexican blend shredded cheese
tomatoes
avacado
cilantro

Serve w/ tortillas or tortilla chips!

Avacado Bean Dip

1 15 oz can of white (or black beans), drained
1 avocado-mashed
1/2 cup salsa (I prefer spicy--and the pico de gallo variety)
1/4 cup finely chopped green onions (optional)
2 Tb diced green chilis (I use canned)
2 Tb chopped cilantro
1 Tb lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt

Combine all ingredients and serve with chips! Super easy and very tasty!