Herb Dip

This lil' Angel sits in a corner of my front lawn and watches over my house amongst the Hostas and Impatians........actually I had been eyeing him at the local flower nursery for a long time. But always put off buying him as I was extremely busy with two very not well parents. Then the day my Mom passed away my Husband, Daughter and my Cousin went and bought this for me and set it up before I came home. They said it was an Angel that my Mom sent over to watch me.........so it's always been very special for me.

Now it's a hang out for them squirrels, they just sit there munching away at whatever they are trying to stuff their cheeks with.
At Christmas time this poor lil' angel sits all by himself in the cold and sometimes snow/covered, so I put a Santa hat on him so he will also be in the spirit.

"HERB DIP"

[Adapted from The Barefoot Contessa]

I love 'dips' and with the summer season here a lot of dips will be served at picnics, barbecue's etc.........Aside from the time of year it is a good year round snack to be enjoyed with fresh veggies...............so everyone can induge in.
.........this dip is creamy and mild tasting and one of my favourite dips, believe me I have made numerous 'tried and true' recipes throughout the years. Depends on what company comes over or if it is just my husband and daughter and I then I will add some minced garlic to give it some more 'punch'.........otherwise it tastes just good as it is. But I do make it a few hours before so the flavours can marry together and a more stronger flavour.


8 ounces cream cheese, room temp.

1/2 cup sour cream

1/2 cup mayonnaise

4 scallions, white and green parts, minced

2 Tbsp. fresh parsley leaves, minced

1 Tbsp. fresh dill, minced

1 tsp. kosher salt

3/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper


Directions;

Place the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, scallions, parlsey, dill, salt and pepper in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and blend.

.........serve at room temperature.

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Green Herb Dip

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GREEN HERB DIP

8 oz. cream cheese at room temperature
½ cup sour cream, room temperature
½ cup good mayonnaise
¾ cup chopped scallions, white and green parts (3 scallions)
¼ cup chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1. Place the cream cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, scallions, parsley, dill, salt, and pepper in the food processor.
2. Pulse 10 to 12 times.
3. You want it to be just blended.
4. Serve at room temperature with crudités and corn chips.

Makes 2 cups.............

This dip recipe is from The Barefoot Contessa..........it is one of my families favourite dips. Easy to make and I always have the ingredients on hand. We love it with lots of crudites.

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