Roasted Eggplant Dip

I love eggplant but don't always know how to use them. Ina Garten has a great and simple roasted eggplant dip that is great for a summer bbq or picnic.

2 medium eggplants, peeled
1 red bell pepper, seeded
1 red onion, peeled
2 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons tahini
3 tablespoons chopped parsley, plus extra for garnish
Directions
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
Cut the eggplant, bell pepper, and onion into 1-inch cubes. Toss them in a large bowl with the garlic, olive oil, cayenne and salt and pepper. Spread them on a baking sheet. Roast for 45 minutes, until the vegetables are lightly browned and soft, tossing once during cooking. Cool slightly.
Place the vegetables in a food processor fitted with a steel blade, add the lemon juice and tahini, and pulse 3 or 4 times to blend. Taste for salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl and add the chopped parsley. Garnish with extra parsley

I made this for a superbowl party last weekend, and it was a total touchdown. Everyone wanted the recipe and it tastes exactly like buffalo wings.

The best part, it only takes 5 minutes to cook!

photo and recipe courtesy of KRAFT

1 pkg. (8 oz.) Cream Cheese, cubed
1-1/2 cups finely chopped cooked chicken
1/2 cup Blue Cheese Dressing
1/2 cup hot pepper sauce for Buffalo wings
2 stalks celery, finely chopped

MIX all ingredients in medium microwaveable bowl.
MICROWAVE on HIGH 5 min. or until cream cheese is melted and mixture is heated through, stirring after 3 min.
SERVE hot with crackers, chips or celery sticks.

Green Olive Dip

This recipe has to be the easiest appetizer dip to make. My mom made it for family parties all the time and it has always been a hit. People always ask for the recipe and laugh when they see how simple it is. This may have come from someone else, so I apologize if I am not giving "props" where due. I usually serve this with tortilla chips or pretzels.

Green Olive Dip

1 package cream cheese (no low fat)
1 jar green olives
garlic salt to taste.

Drain green olives and use chopper to blend into fine pieces. Mix with cream cheese until well blended. Add garlic salt to taste.

TaDA!!!!