Chipotle Carrot Dip

• 2 lbs. carrots
• 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 1/4 tbs. chipotle puree
• 1 1/2 tbs. cumin
• 1 tbsp. fresh ginger
• 3 cloves garlic
• salt to taste

Directions:

Cut carrots and cook in a boiling pot of water for about 15 minutes.

Let carrots cool, then combine with remaining ingredients

Add all ingredients to a food processor and process until smooth.

Let dip chill in the refrigerator before serving.

To garnish (optional), you may use chopped calamata olives, crumbled feta cheese, or fresh herbs.

Football Dip

A great dip for the Super Bowl or any sports event.   

• 12 oz. chorizo sausage
• 12 oz. reduced-fat sausage   
• 6 oz. velveeta cheese
• 1/2 can ( 5 oz.) cheddar cheese soup

Directions:

In a large saucepan, brown both sausages until completely cooked.

On medium heat, add velveeta cheese and stir until velveeta starts melting.

Add cheddar cheese soup and stir until the dip becomes well blended.

The dip should begin to look similiar to chili.

Let stand on low heat for 5 minutes, stir and serve.

Zesty Lime Burgers

• 2  lbs. ground sirloin 
• 1/4  cup lime juice 
• 1  tbsp. sugar 
• 1  tbsp. lime zest 
• 1  garlic clove, pressed 
• 1  egg 

Directions:

In a large bowl, combine all ingredients and mix.

Make into 6-8 burger patties.

Grill brugers on a BBQ grill or stove top to your liking.

Once done, serve with your choice of bread and toppings.