Easiest Ever Blender Salsa

~ 1-14 oz. can diced tomatoes

~ 1-10 oz. can orginal Rotel

~ 1/2 small onion, roughly chopped

~ 1 clove garlic, peeled and smashed

~ 1/2-1 jalapeno, seeded or not depending on how spicy you like it

~ 1 tsp. honey or agave

~ 1/2 tsp. salt

~ 1/4 tsp. ground cumin

~ small to medium size handful of cilantro, washed

~ juice of 1 lime

If I have fresh tomatoes on hand I sometimes throw in a couple of them on top of the caned ones.

Put all the ingredients in the food processor or blender. Pulse to combine for 30 seconds or until all the ingredients are finely chopped and salsa is desired consistency. Taste for seasoning and adjust to taste. Serve with chips or favorite dishes.

Skipper's Guacamole

This guacamole includes an odd ingredient but is SO incredibly good. I've made it for lots of get-togethers and it is always a hit.

4 Avocados
1/4 Red onion diced
2 Roma tomatoes diced
1/4 cup Craisins
1/2 cup Queso Fresco crumbled
1 Guacamole spice packet
1/4 cup chopped Cilantro
1 lime, squeezed (optional)

Mix all together and eat with chips!

Artichoke Dip

Perfect easy appetizer to take to a party. It is fairly mild flavored. It has received multiple compliments, I think the mildness has something to do with that.

2 packages cream cheese beat until smooth
16 oz sour cream
14 oz artichokes in water (put in blender to chop a little)
8 oz shredded parmesan (leave a little for the top)

Combine ingredients, sprinkle a little parmesan on top, and bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until bubbly.

Eat with bread or pita chips.

Onion Rings

Serves 4:
2 - 3 Sweet Onions sliced in 1" thick rings
2 cups flour
1 cup cornstarch

1 can evaporated milk

Canola or vegetable oil
salt and seasonings

Slice up onions. Pour oil into a heavy bottomed pot/pan 1" deep. Heat oil on medium to medium high heat. If you use a pot with high sides (like a soup pot) it will help with oil splashing out of the pan.

Mix flour and cornstarch and pour into a pie tin, cake pan, or plate. Pour evaporated milk into a separate pie tin, pan, or plate. Dip each onion ring in milk, then flour mixture, then milk again and then flour mixture once more. Place in heated oil and cook for about 2 minutes, flip and cook for approximately 2 more minutes or until batter is golden brown. Remove from oil and place on paper towels. Immediately sprinkle with salt or other seasonings you want.

Sauce:
Mayo
Ketchup
BBQ Sauce
Ranch Dressing
all mixed together in proportions that suit your taste.