Serves 8. Excerpted from “The Southern Living Party Cookbook” by Elizabeth Heiskell. “Mayonnaise in an avocado dip? … Covering the avocados with mayonnaise keeps them from turning brown since they ...

What’s the quickest way to turn any casual get-together into a party? Put a big bowl of dip on the table and watch people gather! A hot, cheesy dip always gets attention, but a cool and creamy one ...

The secret ingredient in this guacamole is tequila. What’s the secret to a perfect guacamole recipe? Tequila — more specifically, a fine blanco that adds an earthy, citrusy, peppery zest to the ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. homemade ranch in a bowl - Bhofack2/Getty Images Avocado thickens a dip in a way that few other ingredients can without having a ...

1. Mash the avocados, mayonnaise and lime juice in a small bowl just until combined. 2. Add the chile, garlic and ½ teaspoon salt; stir well. 3. Cover with plastic wrap, placing the plastic wrap ...