2 each Avocados; peeled and chopped
1/2 c. of raisins
1/2 c. of vegetable oil
1/4 c. of lime juice
1 teaspoon of sugar
1 teaspoon of salt
1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper
Blend all ingredients together in a blender at high speed for about 45 seconds until smooth. Serve with fired tortillas, raw vegetables or assorted crackers. It makes 1 [...]

Ingredients:
2 large cucumbers, peeled, seeded and diced
Salt
1/4 cup minced red onion
1/4 cup red bell pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh mint
3 Tablespoons rice wine vinegar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
Instructions:
Wash, peel, and remove seeds from cucumbers.  Dice cucumbers and set in a fine mesh sieve over the top of a bowl.  Salt [...]

Goes well with virtually any green salad and as a dip with raw tofu.  Tastes best when chilled before serving.
Ingredients:
1/2 cup honey
1 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
3 Tablespoons prepared mustard
3 Tablespoons onions, chopped
1/2 cup water
1 1/2 cups sesame oil (not toasted)
Instructions
Place honey, salt, vinegar, mustard, onions, and water in blender and blend.  Add [...]

Ingredients:
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon garlic
1 3/4 cups half and half
2 packages (9 ounce each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 package (1 ounce) dry vegetable soup mix
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1 loaf Hawaiian Bread, split in half and center taken [...]

When looking for a delicious vegetarian Middle Eastern dish to embrace, hummus is a great place to start. The following recipe focuses on using garlic to enhance the flavor.
Ingredients
Four cans of chickpeas
The juice of two lemons
One bunch of parsley
7-10 cloves of garlic
Sesame tahini
Garlic flavored oil (or olive oil)
One large onion
One red pepper
One green pepper
One large [...]

Ingredients
1 (10 oz.) package of frozen chopped spinach
6 slices of crumbled crisp bacon
1 (8 oz.) package of cream cheese
1/2 cup of mayonnaise
2 tablespoons of minced onions
1/3 cup of Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons of lemon juice
1 tablespoon of dill weed (optional)
Directions
1. Thaw the spinach in the microwave, squeezing out the water.
2. Mix all of the ingredients together.
3. [...]

Ingredients
8 ounces of softened cream cheese
8 ounces of salsa (preferably with cilantro)
1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese
Directions
1. Mix all of the ingredients together.
2. Refrigerate for 60 minutes.
The Salsa-N-Cream Cheese Dip is best served with chips or vegetables.

Ingredients
8 ounces of softened cream cheese
½ cup of milk
16 ounces of sour cream
1 package of taco seasoning
2 cups of grated cheddar cheese
Directions
1. Mix the cream cheese with the milk until smooth.
2. Add the sour cream, taco seasoning and cheddar cheese.
The Cream Cheese Taco Dip works well with corn and tortilla chips.

Ingredients:
1 large bunch of green onions, chopped
1/8-cup fresh milk
16-ounce package of cream cheese, softened
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon crystals or 1 cube
1 teaspoon beef bouillon crystals or 1 cube
¾ teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Dash Worcestershire sauce
Directions:
Puree onions and milk in a blender until smooth. Place cream cheese in a mixing bowl and soften further [...]