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Guacamole

Submitted by: Bob Cody 
Cilantro and cayenne give this tasty guacamole a kick. Makes four servings. 

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Spicy Bean Salsa

Submitted by: Susan Navarrete 
Also known as 'cowboy caviar', this twist on traditional salsa is enlivened with black beans, corn and black-eyed peas. 

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Avocado, Tomato and Mango Salsa

Submitted by: FHIVESHOT 
Looking for a refreshing salsa for a warm summer evening? This is our favorite. Serve with tortilla chips. This is also fantastic served on white fish. I often use a canned jalapeno instead of fresh. 

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Mexican Layered Dip

Submitted by: Rusty 
Like seven-layer salad, but with zesty Mexican ingredients that you can easily tuck into with chips. 

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Avocado Salsa

Submitted by: BARBARA VINSON 
Cool, refreshing avocado slices are mixed with a marinated corn, olives, red pepper and onion salsa. Serve this south of the border flavor explosion with tortilla chips. 

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Poor Man's Caviar

Submitted by: FAIRBORN 
A colorful, light, and delicious concoction to serve with tortilla chips or pita bread. Avocados, tomatoes, green onions, black beans, and Mexicorn are combined with red wine vinegar, canola oil, and hot pepper sauce. Always a crowd pleaser! Serve with tortilla chips or pita bread. 

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Super Summer Salsa

Submitted by: CCRINAZ 
This is a different, sweet salsa that is perfect for summer and receives rave reviews! It stars sweet white corn and black beans, with red onion, red pepper, sugar, and the crisp tang of rice wine vinegar. Serve with chips. 

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Best-Ever Texas Caviar

Submitted by: CASSGIRL89 
This version of Texas caviar mixes black beans and pinto beans instead of black-eyed peas with jalapeno peppers, cilantro, red onion and bell peppers. Serve with scoop-style tortilla chips to make a zesty crowd-pleasing party appetizer. 

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Bruschetta II

Submitted by: Maryanne 
A little French ...a little Italian ...and the end result is a sensational appetizer. A scrumptious spinach/basil pesto is whirled in the food processor until of spreading consistency. Slices of baguette are lightly toasted and then anointed with the pesto. 

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Mango-Strawberry Salsa

Submitted by: Sarah Lynch 
A refreshing summer salsa for those who want something not so spicy. Extremely easy and very flavorful. 

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Bean Relish

Submitted by: Kathy W. 
Home Town: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Living In: Glenview, Illinois, USA
Kidney beans combine with sweet relish, dry mustard, onions, garlic, and mayonnaise for a delicious dip with crackers or raw vegetables. 

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Rachael's Superheated Cajun Boiled Peanuts

Submitted by: rachaelp Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
Home Town: Huntsville, Alabama, USA
Raw peanuts in their shells simmer in a salty, spicy brew flavored with crab boil, Cajun seasoning, garlic, and two kinds of serious hot peppers. This is the real deal that is found in the heart of Florida. 

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Poor Man's Caviar

Submitted by: ANNELISA1211 
A mix of black beans, black-eyed peas, and garbanzo beans, corn, onion, garlic, parsley, and basil tossed with a red wine and olive oil vinaigrette dressing makes a fabulous dip or side dish. Kidney beans and navy beans can also be used. 

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California Taco Dip

Submitted by: Inge 
This creamy Mexican-inspired dip is made extra delicious with the addition of mayonnaise to the mixture! 

Chaat - Dahi Batata Puri

Submitted by: Rani 
Fragrant and aromatic and delicious, as all Indian cooking seems to be. Spiced yogurt and piquant chutneys add dimension and flavor to this vertical offering of potatoes and garbanzo beans. 

Thai Chicken Spring Rolls

Submitted by: Rebecca V 
Home Town: Maitland, Florida, USA
Lightly pan-fried snow peas, green onions, and bean sprouts work with cilantro, carrots, and watercress to fill rice-paper rolls for a light, delicious treat. 

Tomato Pepper Sauce

Submitted by: rubybegonia 
Passed down from my grandparents, this recipe is a great way to use the extra tomato and peppers from the garden! Quick, easy and also very healthy! A nice warm lunch for the veggie lover! Makes its own sauce and can be canned for the winter months. Serve over sliced fresh buttered bread and a few shakes of salt and pepper. 

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Edible Face

Submitted by: Heather Heath 
Cheddar, cherry tomatoes, carrot, oranges and crackers are cut and arranged to make a face children will love to eat. 

Sunflower-Soy Butter

Submitted by: SpicyKatt 
Home Town: Centreville, Virginia, USA
Living In: Rockville, Maryland, USA
Soy nuts and sunflower seeds are ground together to make this peanut-free butter which is sweetened with cranberries for a great spread on cut celery, whole grain breads, and fruit. It also pairs well with soft cheese (don't add more salt though). Feel free to try other dried fruits as well, such as blueberries, cherries, or apples. 

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Spicy Lentil Nachos

Submitted by: thomlynn61601 
Layers of spicy lentils, black beans and corn, salsa, and cheese on tortilla chips make budget-friendly, meatless snack for game time or anytime. 

 
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