Radish Dip

I know I'm late to share this for the big Super Bowl weekend, but I just KNOW that you'll find time to make this dip.  It's bursting with flavors! Green onion. Garlic. Cream Cheese. Radishes. Oh, boy!  It's the kind of dip that makes you want to lick the bowl clean.  I almost did when my friend (thanks Perda!) made this for me.  Thankfully, I did show some semblance of self control.  Only a little. It's THAT good!


{radish dip}

1-8oz block Cream Cheese, softened

1/4 c. Butter, softened (do not use margarine if you can avoid it!)

1 c. finely chopped radishes. About one bunch. (I dry the radishes after chopping with paper towels so they won't turn the dip pink.)

1/2 c. finely chopped green onions

2 tsp dried parsley flakes

1/2 tsp season salt (I prefer Lawry's)

1/4 tsp garlic powder

Cream butter and cream cheese together in medium bowl.  Combine remaining ingredients until well combined.  Chill overnight or for a couple of days for best flavor.  Okay, you can chill for at least ONE hour, but the flavors will taste better if you can plan ahead and let it sit longer.  Trust me on this one.

Serve with either crackers or veggies.

Tortilla Roll-ups

First of all, I must apologize. I've not been blogging much lately on any of my blogs. I've been de-junking & sanitizing my garage (we had a big infestation from a little creature...eeewww....), focusing on getting my garden in the ground and getting sick. In that order. Ugh. Anything else life wants to throw my way...bring it. I'm ready!!!

A couple of months ago I threw a bridal shower for a friend and made these delicious little babies for everyone to enjoy. And enjoy they did. Before I knew it, these few were all that were left. Okay, okay. So, I ate a dozen or so myself. They're just SOOOOO good! Creamy mexican flavors wrapped up in a tortilla...bite-sized! What's not to love!? My Mom has made these for YEARS and I've just recently caught the "tortilla roll-up loving bug."

I know, they look good. Don't be fooled, they're not. They're INCREDIBLE!!! Go make them for yourself. NOW. Then try to share them. I DARE you.





Tortilla Roll-ups

4-5 flour tortillas, softened
8oz. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. cheddar cheese, shredded
1-2 green onions, chopped
1/2 c. black olives, broken
1 can diced green chilies, drained

Combine last five ingredients well. Spread onto softened tortillas in a square shape on the center of the round tortilla. Roll up. You can either cut into bite-sized pieces now and serve, or wrap tube tightly in cling wrap and store in the refrigerator until ready to use, then cut and serve.

*NOTE: The number of tortillas used depends on how thick you spread on the ingredients.