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Annie's Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips

Submitted by: Ann Page

This delicious salsa made with fresh kiwis, apples and berries is a sweet, succulent treat when served on homemade cinnamon tortilla chips. Enjoy it as a summer appetizer or an easy dessert.

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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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I am continuously asked to bring this dip for parties and family get-togethers. People gather around the platter until it's gone. Five layers of Mexican-inspired delights are topped by a layer of vegetables, then smothered in cheese and garnished with black olives. The vegetables may be varied according to taste.

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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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Southwestern Egg Rolls

Submitted by: Jackie

An assortment of traditional Southwestern-style ingredients are wrapped inside small flour tortillas and deep fried.

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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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Seven Layer Dip II

Submitted by: Dinah

My mom's Seven Layer Dip is a big hit at all small gatherings! Refried beans are layered with guacamole, seasoned sour cream, veggies and cheese. It's perfect for dipping tortilla chips! The dip traditionally takes less time to disappear into bellies than it does to prepare.

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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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Tomato, Corn and Avocado Salsa

Submitted by: julieh

Living In: Madelia, Minnesota, USA

This salsa is quick and easy to make. It's colorful and most important, it's delicious! Whenever I take it to a party, I bring the recipe along because I'm always asked for it. Serve with tortilla chips; colored ones are fun!

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Salsa Guacamole

Submitted by: Lauren Heyn

Lauren Heyn of Oak Creek, Wisconsin notes, 'I've never tasted better guacamole than this. If there's time, I make homemade tortilla chips by frying 1-inch strips of flour tortillas in oil and salting them.'

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Speedy Homemade Salsa

Submitted by: Sarah Elizabeth Berger

I love Mexican food and this refreshing salsa is easy to prepare, notes Sarah Berger from Minneapolis, Minnesota. I think it tastes even better than the store-bought variety.

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Outrageous Warm Chicken Nacho Dip

Submitted by: brightlightz

Shredded chicken, tomatoes, and jalapeno peppers join processed cheese in this addictive dip.

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Fresh Tortilla Triangles

Submitted by: USA WEEKEND columnist Pam Anderson

Not only is this relatively inexpensive, but it's also easy to make! And, these chips can be cooled and stored in an airtight container for two days.

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Pico de Gallo

Submitted by: Rachel Love

Living In: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA

This quick and easy pico de gallo is as an appetizer or addition to dinner.

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California Avocado Salsa

Submitted by: Mary Vosika

From her home in Magalia, California, Mary Vosika dishes out this spicy avocado blend. 'The salsa's festive green and red colors bring a bit of cheer to any get-together,' she writes.

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Mexican Dip

Submitted by: BabyYak3Boys

Home Town: Eldorado, Illinois, USA

Living In: Palatine, Illinois, USA

This easy hot cheese dip is a delicious, chunky accompaniment to tortilla chips. Try a mixture of ground beef and ground sausage for a yummy variation.

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Hot Mexican Dip

Submitted by: STEPHPAUL

Chile, salsa and easily melted processed cheese are blended into this smooth hot tortilla chip dip that's always a favorite.

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Hot Chili Cheese Dip

Submitted by: Jeanie Carrigan

In Madera, California, Jeanie Carrigan simplifies party preparation by using her slow cooker to create this thick cheesy dip. 'Your guests won't believe how good it is,' she says.

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Chili Cheese Dip

Submitted by: Jerrie West

This is probably the easiest recipe that I've ever come across, but it's one of my best-tasting recipes, too! It's very important that you keep the dip warm while serving. You can also heat it in a microwave oven.

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Fried Cinnamon Strips

Submitted by: Nancy Johnson

'I first made these crispy strips for a special family night at our church,' recalls field editor Nancy Johnson of Laverne, Oklahoma. 'Most of them were snapped up before dinner!'