Chili Conqueso Dip- YUMMMMMMYYYY

[Raw Jewelrylady]

OK- I have been working on the perfect Chili Conqueso Dip & I think I finally have the perfect recipe.

From Alissa's book- 1-batch of the sour cream recipe- I used a tad less water.

1 1/2 or so cups of the dehydrated & FROZEN nacho cheese. I think using it frozen gives this dip the chunkiness that is in the SAD variety.

I made the sour cream in my vita-mix.

Place sour cream in Food Processor-add the frozen slices of nacho cheese & pulse chop. I would only pulse chop as you really want to keep this chunky. You can stop here-or I added the following...

Minced red onion-about 1/3 cup (I minced a bunch up in my FP earlier as I was making salsa).

1-jalapena-de-seeded & finely chopped(be careful & wash your hands after handling) :eek:

Dash of salt...

Serve & enjoy with everything, veggies, corn chips, flax crackers...

This is extremely rich-not for everyday-but great for parties & Holidays. No one would EVER guess that this is not a SAD cheese.

Enjoy... :)

Lana

[Sheryl]

Beautiful idea!! I love it how different recipes combine together. Even making something with the blender from the previous recipe (like in my raspberry cheesecake!). Just amazing!!

Sheryl

[Raw Jewelrylady]

Yes- How fun it is to experiment-esp. making things that were in our former SAD life even better-RAW ! :)

For those who do not have Alissa's book- & I HIGHLY recommend for the 1000th time that you get both book/DVD combo...anyways...I just found this thread that had the nacho cheese recipe posted-

http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=20925&highlight=nacho+cheese

Just a note...I use 1/2 mac nuts & 1/2 cashews when I make the nacho cheese.


Have fun with your food. :) :p :)

Lana

[JennaBoBenna]

That sounds delicious!!! During my SAD days I could lick that stuff off the walls!! (as RP always says about Bragg's :p :) )

I definitely need to give this a go!

[Raw Jewelrylady]

That sounds delicious!!! During my SAD days I could lick that stuff off the walls!! (as RP always says about Bragg's :p :) )

I definitely need to give this a go!


Jenna- I hear ya about licking Conqueso off the walls. LOL..This Raw version tastes better than the SAD.

Enjoy, :)


Lana

[Carmella]

Lana,
I don't know what conqueso is (I guess I live too far up North, hehe!) but it sounds yummy.

Plus...

I finally received Alissa's book in the mail TODAY!!! Yay! It's Christmas for us already! :D I've been hearing about how great it is for sooooooooo long (how can you not, hanging around this board!?!), now I can make all those recipes you've had me drooling over for months!

OK, back on topic...
I'll probably cut wayyyyyyy down on the jalapeno when making your recipe though, as we're not used to really hot food.

I love your pict!

[romanticsnet]

"conqueso" or con queso means "with cheese" in Spanish. :)

[Raw Jewelrylady]

Lana,
I don't know what conqueso is (I guess I live too far up North, hehe!) but it sounds yummy.

Plus...

I finally received Alissa's book in the mail TODAY!!! Yay! It's Christmas for us already! :D I've been hearing about how great it is for sooooooooo long (how can you not, hanging around this board!?!), now I can make all those recipes you've had me drooling over for months!

OK, back on topic...
I'll probably cut wayyyyyyy down on the jalapeno when making your recipe though, as we're not used to really hot food.

I love your pict!

Carmella, Glad to hear you received Alissa's book. You will LOVE this book. tons of recipes.

Chili conqueso dip is a cheese dip-usually found in delis that was loaded with SAD cheese, sour cream,spices & tons of sat. fat-but very addicting-for me at least. I searched high & low for a substitute & this recipe has done the trick.

It is extremely rich, but great for the Holidays. :p

Enjoy,

Lana

PS...Glad you like my Pic... :)

PSS...romanticsnet-thanks for telling us what *Conqueso* meant in Spanish, as all I knew was it was good ! :D

[luna99]

bump!

gotta try this!

[Raw Jewelrylady]

Luna-You will LOVE this... :)

Enjoy!

Lana

[tvillemom]

Is this like the cheesy/salsa dip you get in the jar.....I love that stuff and was always wanting a RAW version. I'm definitely making this...and some crispy corn chips!! YUMMO....guacamole, refried beans, and conqueso!!! I'm in heaven!!
Wendi

[Raw Jewelrylady]

Is this like the cheesy/salsa dip you get in the jar.....I love that stuff and was always wanting a RAW version. I'm definitely making this...and some crispy corn chips!! YUMMO....guacamole, refried beans, and conqueso!!! I'm in heaven!!
Wendi


Wendi- It's even better than the stuff you get in the jar! LOL :D I used to buy it at the Deli-so I have been messing around w/recipes for 2 years to get this right. I love it!

OK- It is really heavy on the fat-but I always have fresh veggies to eat w/it besides flax crackers or chips.

Let me know what you think of the recipe?

Enjoy :)

Lana

PS.. I have even thought it may need some really finey diced tomatoe & maybe a tad of onion as well...It's fun to play with these recipes... ;)

[tvillemom]

Thanks Lana! I can't wait to try this. It might be next week before I get all the ingredients for the nacho cheese, etc. BUT I'M DEFINITELY TRYING IT!! Thanks.
Wendi

[Beckla]

I'll be making this this weekend for the party - thanks a million! =)

[Raw Jewelrylady]

Hey Beckla..You are so welcome..Enjoy.. :D

I added some sundried tomatoes to my last batch-very good! I posted a picture on this thread.. :)
http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=24338&page=5&pp=25

Lana