BEST Layered Bean Dip

This dip will be the hit at ANY party or gathering! I made this  for a Halloween Get-Together & it was gone before anything else - I wish I had made two dishes instead of just the one!

Ingredients: 

1 C. (16oz) Refried Beans
1 Container (16oz) Sour Cream
1 Pkg. Taco Seasoning Mix
1/4 C. Green Onions
2 C. Shredded Cheddar Cheese ~OR~ Mexican Cheddar Jack Cheese
1 C. Prepared Guacamole
1 C. Salsa ~OR~ Chopped Tomatoes (I've made it BOTH ways)
1/2 C. Jalapenos
1/2 Sliced Black Olives
Tortilla Chips for Dipping

Directions: 

1. Spread the Refried Beans in a Casserole Dish.

2. Top the Beans with the prepared Guacamole.

3. Mix Sour Cream, Green Onions and Taco Seasoning in a bowl until well blended. Then spread on top of the Guacamole. (You can ALSO Reserve the Green Onion for the topping, but I like to mix it into the Sour Cream.)

4. Top the Sour Cream with Cheese; then add Salsa (or Chopped Tomatoes). Next add the Black Olives and Jalapenos.

Effortless Stir Fry Sauce

Ingredients:

2-3 Tbsp. Cornstarch
1/4 C. Packed Brown Sugar
1/4 tsp. Ground Ginger
2 tsp. Minced Garlic
1/2 C. Soy Sauce
1/4 C. Cider Vinegar ~OR~ 1/4 C. White Vinegar
1/2 C. Water
1 1/2 C. Broth (Either Chicken, Beef or Vegetable - it doesn't matter)

Directions: 

1. Combine all ingredients in a large glass jar with a lid.

2. Screw lid on and Shake well.


This can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. When adding sauce to your recipes, bring to a boil for approximately 1 minute or until sauce thickens.

Homemade Italian Dressing Mix

Ingredients:

1 Tbsp. Garlic Salt
1 Tbsp. Onion Powder

1 Tbsp. White Sugar
2 Tbsp. Dried Oregano
1 Tsp. Ground Black Pepper
1/4 Tsp. Dried Thyme
1 Tsp. Dried Basil
1 Tbsp. Dried Parsley
1/4 Tsp. Celery Salt
1 Tbsp. Salt

For Prepared Dressing:

1/4 Cup White Vinegar
2/3 Cup Canola Oil
2 Tbsp. Water


Directions:

In a small bowl, mix together the garlic salt, onion powder, sugar, oregano, pepper, thyme, basil, parsley, celery salt and regular salt. Store in a tightly sealed container.

To prepare dressing, whisk together 1/4 cup white vinegar, 2/3 cup canola oil, 2 tablespoons water and 2 tablespoons of the dry mix.