Basic Recipe for Delightful, Delectable, Delicious Dip

Blend well and refrigerate at least two hours or overnight for ultimate flavor.  This allows for the re-hydration of the natural herbs and spices.  If desired, low fat mayonnaise and/or only sour cream may be used.  Use the dip with vegetables, potato or tortilla chips, toasted pita bread, crackers, etc.  Should you have any dip left over, mix with a little milk and use as a salad dressing.  Delicious!

Appetizers – Additional Delicious Recipe Ideas!

Basic Cheese Ball Recipe                                                                                             
Directions:

Add 1 tbsp. (15 ml) of the Spice Mix to the lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce. Let mixture sit for 5 to 10 min. to re-hydrate the spices. In the meantime, mix cream cheese and cheddar cheese together. Then mix in the spices, lemon juice and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well to evenly distribute the spices. Shape into a ball. Roll the ball in the chopped nuts or parsley or a mixture of both. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate a minimum of 2-3 hours. Also freezes well. Serve at room temperature with your favorite crackers.

Bread Recipe Ideas                                                                                       
Mix Ultimate Gourmet Dip (Spice) Mix with Butter and spread on French bread.  Delicious! Add 1 tbsp. (15 ml) to your water with your bread machine recipe. Easy to make, a flavorful herb bread.

Salads and/or Soups – Additional Delicious Recipe Ideas!

Soup Recipe Ideas                                                                                       
Add 1 tbsp. (15 ml) of Ultimate Gourmet Dip (Spice) Mix per liter of liquid.  It takes the thinking out of what spices to use!                                                                                                 

Salad Recipe Ideas                                                                                                           
Using the basic dip recipe, reduce a portion of dip mix with milk to make a creamy salad dressing. For an Oil and Vinegar dressing – shake well in a jar with a tight fitting lid – ½ cup (125 ml) Vinegar, ½ cup (125 ml) Salad or Olive Oil, 1 tbsp. (15 ml) Ultimate Gourmet Dip (Spice) Mix and ½ tsp. (2 ml) of sugar.                                                                                                   

For an Oil and Balsamic Vinegar dressing – shake well in a jar with a tight fitting lid – 1/3 cup (75 ml) Balsamic Vinegar, ¼ cup (60 ml) Olive Oil, ¼ cup (60 ml) Dry White Wine, and 1 tbsp. (15 ml) Ultimate Gourmet Dip (Spice) Mix.

Main Course – Additional Delicious Recipe Ideas!

Meat Loaf or Meat Balls                                                                  
Mix in 1 tbsp. (15 ml) of Ultimate Gourmet Dip (Spice) Mix per pound (454 g) or to taste.      

Fish or Chicken                                                                                       
Sprinkle or rub Spice Mix on top before cooking or grilling….  tastes great!                                                   

Pasta Sauce                                     
 Start by making a basic white sauce.  While melting the butter, add 1 tbsp. (15 ml) of Ultimate Gourmet Dip (Spice) Mix.  Continue to follow your white sauce recipe by adding the flour and milk. Make sure you make enough, as pasta tends to absorb some of the sauce.  Toss with the cooked pasta!  As a bonus, add pre-cooked seafood or vegetables to the sauce.  Enjoy!        

Stews                                                                                                                                   
Add approx. 1 tbsp. (15 ml) of Spice Mix per liter of liquid.  It takes the guesswork out of what spices to use.  Try different flavors!                                                                                    

Rice                                                                                                                   
Add 1 tbsp. (15 ml) to the water when cooking rice.  A great flavorful addition.             

Scalloped Potatoes                                                                                                               Add 1 to 2 tbsp. (15 to 30 ml) of Spice Mix to the liquid used in making your favorite potatoes.  Continue layering the potatoes and onions and then pour in the liquid.  This tastes fantastic!   

Pasta Primavera (Pasta with fresh vegetables) – so easy … and so good!    
Sauté 2-3 crushed cloves of garlic and 1 chopped onion in olive oil until softened.  Add 1 tbsp. (15 ml) of Ultimate Gourmet Dip (Spice) Mix, or to taste, depending upon the amount of vegetables.  Add slices of any fresh veggie you can find, starting with the hardest, e.g. carrots.  Then 5 min. later, add celery, broccoli, cauliflower and end with the softer veggies e.g. green peppers and tomatoes.  If more liquid is required, add chicken broth or water.  Max. cooking time is 20 min. for the hard veggies and 5-10 min. for the others.  You can add grilled chicken strips or cooked shrimp, etc. in time to just heat through.  While cooking the veggies, cook your pasta according to package direction (usually 8-10 min.).  (If you wish a cream sauce, add 1 to 2 cups (250 to 500 ml) of whipping cream to your veggies and bring to a slow simmer.)  When pasta is drained, toss with ¼ cup (60 ml) of grated Parmesan cheese.  Then combine your pasta and veggie/meat mixture and toss with an additional ¼ (60 ml) of Parmesan cheese.  Serve with freshly ground pepper and garnish with fresh parsley, if desired.  DECADENT AND DELICIOUS!  

See our “Dip Mix and Cooking Spice Recipe Ideas” for additional:        Delicious Food Ideas – Made Simply Delicious!