Recipe(tried): Salsa Dip, Black Bean Salsa, Quick Cheese Appetizer, Quick Dessert Ideas, Chocolate Fondue

SALSA DIP
This is best made a day or two ahead and requires no heating! Keeps for up to two weeks in the fridge.

1 can diced tomatoes with green chilies
1/2 medium onion diced
2 Tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
2 Tbsp taco seasoning
2 Tbsp lime juice

Mix all ingredients together and chill overnight. You can omit cilantro if you can't find it.

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BLACK BEAN SALSA

1 can black beans drained
1 can whole kernel corn drained
2 cans diced tomatoes with green chilies
3 Tbsp lime juice
4 Tbsp fresh cilantro chopped
1 medium onion chopped
Mix together and chill overnight.Serve with tortillia chips!

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QUICK CHEESE APPETIZER:
Take 1 block of Cream Cheese, and pour 1 jar of hot pepper jelly over it serve at room temperature with good quality crackers.

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QUICK DESSERT IDEA #1:
Bake a cke of any flavor. Cool and break into bite sized pieces. Layer cake, Cool Whip, and pudding, any flavor to make a great triffle. I use butter pecan cake with vanilla pudding and sprinkle coconut and drained crushed pineapple between layers!

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QUICK DESSERT IDEA #2
Buy a ready made pound cake like Sara Lee. Cut into bite sized pieces. Melt 1 package chocolate chips and 1/4 cup light Karo syrup. Dip cake into chocolate and cool on wax paper. Can be served, at room temp, refridgerated, or frozen.

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IF YOU HAVE A FONDUE POT:
1 hour before guests arrive on stove over low to med low heat mely 1 bag choc chips, 2 Tbsp choc syrup and 1 tsp orange liquer. Pour into fondue pot when ready to serve and serve with cut fruit and /or large marshmallows, and /or pound cake pieces.