| Like it or not, Fondues are back, and winter | | | | -Fill the empty soup can with whole milk. |
| party season will soon be upon us. Don't get | | | | Stir milk in until blended. |
| caught scrambling for ideas. Be prepared this | | | | |
| year with a sure winner. This cheesy dip is | | | | Bring this mixture to a slow simmer. |
| great for all occasions, Halloween, | | | | |
| Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Eve. | | | | -While still on the heat, fold in one pound |
| It can be made ahead of time and served at a | | | | of shredded cheddar cheese until melted. |
| moments notice. | | | | |
| | | | -Fresh ground pepper to taste if you feel |
| Cheddar Broccoli Dip | | | | it's needed. |
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| Served warm, makes a good comfort food as an | | | | If dip becomes a little too thick, add small |
| appetizer too. In a 2 quart sauce pan or | | | | amounts of milk to thin it out. |
| pot, on medium heat: | | | | |
| | | | Serve this delicious dip with crackers, |
| -Simply sauté one small diced onion and | | | | carrot and celery sticks, bread sticks, or |
| two cups of chopped broccoli (very small | | | | chips, the list is endless and guaranteed to |
| pieces), fresh or frozen, in four tablespoons | | | | please. Share now or make it a day or two |
| of butter or margarine, until onion and | | | | early and simply reheat in the microwave for |
| broccoli is soft. | | | | a few minutes until its warm enough to serve. |
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| -Sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon of salt. | | | | SECRET- Double the milk amount and Voila!, |
| | | | you have a fantastic soup, I like to serve |
| -Then add one can of Cream of Mushroom soup. | | | | mine in a bread bowl with a sprinkle of |
| | | | freshly chopped parsley. |