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Luella 1802 3048 Cooper	Luella's Kitchen: SANTA FE SUNSET DIP 4/23/2008 10:55:41 AM
	Brought to you by The Best Years in Life Healthy Recipes Recipe of the Week Santa Fe Sunset Dip Forgo the usual cheese and crackers and surprise guests with this zesty dip at your next gathering. Leagues above a store-bought snack, this homemade treat brings fresh taste and sensible nutrition to any table. Unlike traditional cheese-based spreads, which pack in the saturated fat and calories, this week’s dip relies on reduced-fat cream cheese and an assortment of spices. It delivers taste that you – and your waistline – can appreciate. Ingredients: 3 oz. sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil) 2 (7 oz.) jars roasted red peppers, drained 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped 1 tsp. ground cumin, or to taste 1 tsp. fresh lemon juice, or to taste 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped 1/4 cup scallion, chopped 4 oz. reduced-fat Neufchâtel cream cheese, softened Freshly ground black pepper, to taste Dash of Tabasco or hot chili pepper sauce (optional) Instructions: Soak sun-dried tomatoes in hot water (enough to cover) for about 5 minutes. Drain well, reserving 3 tablespoons of the soaking liquid. In a food processor, purée red peppers, drained sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, cumin, lemon juice, cilantro and scallion until smooth. Add the cream cheese and purée again, adding enough of the reserved liquid to thin the dip to the desired consistency. Blend until smooth. Add the black pepper and hot sauce, if using, to taste. Transfer the dip to a covered container and refrigerate up to 24 hours before serving. Bring the dip to room temperature before serving. Serve with assorted cut vegetables or whole-wheat pita bread. Makes 8 servings (2 Tbsp. per serving). Per serving: 80 calories, 3 g total fat (1.5 g saturated fat), 10 g carbohydrates, 4 g protein, 2 g dietary fiber, 380 mg sodium Source: The American Institute of Cancer Research
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Phillip 7317 5931 Thomas...	Re: Luella's Kitchen: SANTA FE SUNSET DIP 4/23/2008 1:39:07 PM
	Hi Luella, Great to see you back. Thanks so much for the wonderful recipe. Sounds delicious. I'll have to try it this weekend. Thanks Again My Friend, Phil
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Nick 4679 23156 Brampton	Re: Luella's Kitchen: SANTA FE SUNSET DIP 4/23/2008 11:07:26 PM
	Hello Sweet Kitchen Sister Luella ! I'm Big and I'm Hungry, Bring it On
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Luella 1802 3048 Cooper	Re: Luella's Kitchen: SANTA FE SUNSET DIP 4/24/2008 1:48:11 AM
	Hi Phil! Not quite back, just when I see a good recipe I have to share it. My big absence is about to come. Well, it may be just for a week and more preparations to move after that. I am going on a scouting trip to Texas to see if that is where my new home will be. I will be leaving, actually in a week now and should be gone a few days to a week. Then I'll return to do the final moving preparations. I am extremely busy, but this time not at the computer. Have had to shelve a few projects until I am settled. And the Santa Fe Sunset Dip. Don't even have time to cook big meals right now. So I'm eating lots of salads and raw veggies. Maybe when I come back I'll have some breathing room. If not, cooking will have to wait until I'm settled. Hugs, Luella
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Luella 1802 3048 Cooper	Re: Luella's Kitchen: SANTA FE SUNSET DIP 4/24/2008 1:50:55 AM
	Nick!!!!!!!!!!! LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!! That looks absolutely delicious. Oh yum! Save me a chair, I'm on my way. Hugs, Luella
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