Sara's recipes

Almost Carlos Salsa

one can whole tomatoes (14.5 oz)
1/4 of an onion, chopped
2 tbsp chopped hot jalapenos (or to taste)
one tsp salt
one tsp sugar
one tbsp dried or fresh chopped cilantro
one tbsp lime juice

Blend all ingredients. Best if made day ahead....might want to double the recipe...it's addicting!


Kick It Cheese Dip

one 8 oz package of mexican fine shredded cheese
one 8 oz package of colby jack shreeded cheese
8 to 10 finely chopped jalapeno peppers
5 to 6 finely chopped green onion, using the green also
1 cup mayo

Mix above, make day ahead for best taste. Serve cold with crackers. I love the cracked pepper triscuits with it.

Spinach Artichoke Dip

1 Stick Butter
1/2 Onion
1 pkg Parmesan Cheese
1 cup mozzarella Cheese - 1/2 additional cup of cheese for later
1 can quartered artichoke hearts
1/2 can spinach

sautee onion in butter. Add cheese (both) to onions.  Cut up the artichoke hearts a little more.  Drain the spinach.  I actually probably only use 1/4 of the can.  I start light and add more if needed.  cut up the spinach a little bit too.  Once the cheese is melted add the artichoke hearts and spinach.
If you are putting it in a sprayed crockpot just dump it in and heat.  If you want to bake, put into a sprayed cassarole dish and top with additional mozzarella cheese. bake at 350 for probably 20 min or so.  Just until the top cheese starts to turn a little browned.
Serve with Tortilla Chips or Triscuts are good too!