The hot, sultry evenings of summer drives most of us outdoors. Summertime is a time when friends and neighbors get together to help ward off the heat. The answer to sitting around chatting and staying cool is to whip up some dips to go with the cooling beverages. So with that in mind, here are some dips that will keep you and your guests happy and hopefully, somewhat cooler.
Independence Day - the day to celebrate America's freedom with family and friends. Strawberries Romanoff for the brilliant red in our flag. Grilled Lime Chicken to represent the white stars. Blue Cheese Balls to show off the deep blue. These are quick and easy recipes designed to leave plenty of time to mingle with guests.
Amethyst, a long time resident of Pagosa Springs, has been collecting recipes and trying them out for over 50 years. She developed a web site about 10 years ago in order to share these recipes with anyone who cared to use them (amethysts-recipes.com ).
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