Food Friday: Pink Salsa

We had two partially used bottled of salsa.  One was mild; the other was medium.  The medium was on the spicier side of medium. I thought if I added some cream cheese to it that the bite would be a little less significant.  So I did it.

Using 2 8-ounce blocks of regular cream cheese which had been set on the counter to soften for a couple of hours, and 2 partial jars of salsa, place them in a blender or food processor.  Blend or process for 10-20 seconds.  Turn out into a nice clean bowl.  Cover and place in refrigerator until you want to use it.



We call this Pink Salsa because, well, it is pink after blending.  I took it to a "carry-in" party at the YMCA.  My sister suggested that I put up a tent card identifying what it was. I did do that.  It was a good idea.  No one had ever had any of this before.  They kept going back!  That made me happy. 

We used both corn chips as well as vegetables sticks for dipping.  So good.

Try it.  You might like it.  There is nothing easier to make for a carry-in party!

Alfredo Sauce is Delicious!

Our Relief Society cookbook has given me such pleasure...the recipes are delicious but thinking about the wonderful ladies who submitted them is even more satisfying!

Shellie gave a very tasty alfredo sauce recipe which I made just as she put it in the cookbook the first time I made it and we loved it.  Since then I have wanted to make it but did not have all the same ingredients so I made the alterations below.  I guess it was a success because when I got home, all but about a half cup of it was GONE!  That makes me happy...plus it made for a much smaller serving for me, which is always a good thing!

PACC Alfredo Sauce

Ingredients
8 ounces cream cheese cut into smallish cubes
1/2 cup grated sharp or extra sharp cheddar cheese
2-3 large cloves garlic, smashed and finely chopped
1 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup butter
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
1 Tablespoon chopped parsley
Sea salt to taste

In large cast iron skillet melt butter over MEDIUM heat then sautee garlic for about 1 minute.  Add cream cheese chunks, grated sharp cheese, and heavy cream.  Stir with wooden spoon until mixture is smooth and slightly bubbly.  Add parsley, black pepper, and salt to taste.  Serve over your favorite pasta.  We have used linguine, macaroni, bowties, and wide egg noodles.  They are all good.  The bowties were the most fun!

Sorry there is no picture.  There was not enough left to photograph...

UPDATE:  Today was our 40th and, since the alfredo was so well-received yesterday, I made it again! This time there was some left over. 

PACC Alfredo