Before I write anything else, I need to let you know that there is a brand new giveaway on my Giveaway page. And it’s good. It’s so, so good and just in time for the Christmas season.
On a totally different note, I’d totally planned to wait and post the fabulous dip recipe after I actually made it so I could include an incredibly below average photographed tutorial to go along with it. There is nothing I enjoy more than some blurry photography in a poorly lit environment.
But then I realized that you wouldn’t be able to make the dip for any Halloween festivities that you may have planned for Saturday night and that would be a tragedy. I mean, not a real tragedy like when you get your bangs cut too short or get a little overzealous while plucking your eyebrows, but the kind of tragedy where you’d be forced to serve your guests some Hidden Valley ranch dip instead of something exciting and new.
(Not that there’s anything wrong with Hidden Valley ranch dip. I find it delicious with tortilla chips, french fries, vegetables and even air.)
So here’s the dip recipe:
Sweet Ancho Chile Relish Dip
16 oz. cream cheese, softened (I use 1/3 less fat because I’m delusional)
1 jar of Jim Severson Ancho Chile Relish (available at HEB stores, otherwise you might have to order it off the internet)
6-8 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
3-4 green onions, chopped
Spread softened cream cheese on a small plate, pour the Sweet Ancho Chile Relish over the top (probably about half the jar). Top it with fried, crumbled bacon pieces and green onions. Serve with crackers.
It is beyond delightful and so easy.
Also, I just want to dispel any rumors that this has turned into a cooking blog since I’ve posted recipes two days in a row.
(Not that any one has started those rumors but I like to be proactive)
It’s still very much a blog about absolutely nothing. I take that responsibility very seriously.
Okay, now go check out the giveaway!
***Don’t leave your comment to enter the giveaway on this post. Leave it in the comments on the giveaway page.
I look forward to reading your blog about ”nothing” every day!
So happy to hear that cooking has not replaced assorted pictures of snake boots, trip sto HEB, and the random silliness of your road trips…
whilst I love a good recipe my life would be nothing without your nothingness!!!!
xoxo
Smooches!!!!
Thanks so much for the recipe. I just ordered “the stuff” from Dallas and can’t wait to get it. Also found some other goodies on their website I really “needed”. Have a great day!
Two recipes in one week! I got my soup stuff yesterday. I’d probably have to to order the the relish online…
You have answered my question that I had about what the heck is ancho! Yesterday I had an amazing Ancho chicken sandwich with pepper cheese. My mouth was on fire, my nose was running and I could not stop eating this wonder. The only problem was I had no idea what the ancho was other than very hot. I will definately be trying this dip recipe. Thanks!
and the “nothingness” is what we love. Of course you are showing yourself to be a mighty fine cook! If you come across any stellar venison recipes let us know, well , mainly me. I have a freezer full of cutlets that I have run out of ideas what to do with.
Have a blessed day!
Is this the low fat version?
Sounds yummy, we dont have a HEB ’round these parts. My LOL moment of this post was
“Not that there’s anything wrong with Hidden Valley ranch dip. I find it delicious with tortilla chips, french fries, vegetables and even air.” The even air part….lol, yep, I love that ranch dip too!!
Heather in NC
You had me at the bacon in the ingredient list. What recipe is complete without crumbled bits of goodness?
I made that soup for dinner last night and oh my GAWD, Melanie! It was divine and I found the perfect avacado at Publix and it just tasted like butter in that soup! I fried my very own tortillas and added a sprinkling of chili powder and salt….mmmmmmm! My husband loved it too!
So since your being generous with recipes and you’ve given me possibly the most perfect soup recipe EVER…I feel I have to give something back to you. So, here it is:
Symphony Brownies
Take any box of brownie mix and prepare batter per package instructions.
Pour 1/2 the batter in a 13×9 pan and then top with Hershey’s Symphony bars(toffee and almond) then cover with the other half of batter. Bake per package instructions.
Remove brownies from oven and (this part IS VERY IMPORTANT) while they are still warm cut and serve with ice cream. MMMMMM!
Hope you like them!
A whole week in Texas last spring and we never made it into HEB. It’s my only regret.
My b-day is Saturday. All of a sudden I feel like it’s going to be incomplete without this dip.
ok another yum-recipe! I have to tell you, I totally represented with your tortilla soup recipe for dinner last night and WOW. I am by no means a good cook, but this was straightforward, fast and easy! And the hubby ate 2 bowls and we’ve got more for lunch today! Thanks for passing along the recipe!! I know I’ll be making it again. Will need to try this one too! Have a great day!
OH MY!! The trendy toile Christmas card is absolutely precious!!
So I just posted my comment on the wrong blog post because my husband is rattling on about some new area code in Alabama and dialing ten digits and yada yada yada…..
Timeless Trees
Hey, did you notice that the Pioneer Woman is featured in the new Southern Living??? Cool!
Ok, so I am one of those people when you ask you favorite candy I answer “butterfinger, well or m&ms, or you know – I really like those Hershey nuggets things too”. Needless to say – trying to pic a favorite out of all of those adorable cards was pretty much impossible. So, ONE of my favorites is Playful Print (in the Christmas cards).
The dip sounds delicious. I can’t wait to try it!
Sounds yum! Glad to know you take your nothingness seriously. We sure do! LOL!
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i love the charming cheers card…oozes southern hospitality
Yuletide Frames Card in the Christmas Section is my FAVORITE!! What a great idea to arrange your family pics in the shape of the Christmas tree for your cards. Love it!!
Yum!
I do a similar dip with Vidalia Onion Relish… no crumbled bacon though. I might have to steal that idea. Thanks!
I once went in for a trim and my lady cut short short bangs. I was 19. I cried. You’re right, it was a tragedy.
Sounds yummy! I have a baked potato dip that is just as easy and involves no cooking what so ever. Gonna have to try yours this weekend. Thanks!
OH I love Butterfly Thicket : Smoke