Dips

Pronounced 'bun-yet,' this is an old world Italian recipe from my Nonie's kitchen. It is made using mainly parsley and garlic and is meant to be eaten with a crusty warm bread. It is almost sinful to share it's secret with the world but I know you'll love it as much as my family and I do. Refrigerate overnight for best flavor.

I use this tomato-based spread in place of jelly on toast and bagels. My favorite is spreading it on tomato-basil bagels. I usually place 1/2 the spread in the refrigerator, and freeze the remainder for later use.

This is a HUGE hit at all of my parties!!! With kids, as well as adults...and it is very easy to make!!! Serve this flavorful dip with tortilla chips. Roasted red peppers and two kinds of cheese create the perfect combination. Adjust the amounts of onion and garlic to taste.

Feta makes everything betta! This variation on the classic guacamole recipe can turn this dip into a meal. Whenever I serve this appetizer, my guests rarely make it hungry to the main course. And if, by chance, you plan to have leftovers, a no-fail tip when slicing or mashing avocados is to add a squirt of lemon to keep the fruit from turning brown in your fridge.