Fruit Dip

1 package (8 oz.) softened cream cheese
1 jar marshmallow cream
The juice of one orange
1/4 teaspoon ginger

Blend all together and serve with fresh fruit.

Note:  I would beat the cream cheese, juice and ginger together first, then fold in the marshmallow cream.  This might prevent the dip from being too runny, which mine was.  For those of you on the East Coast, finding marshmallow cream in the store can be tricky.  It goes by another name (Fluff) and is found on the peanut butter and jelly aisle because New Englanders like to make what are called "fluffer-nutters" (peanut butter and marshmallow cream sandwiches.)  Go figure.

California Guacamole

A Party Passion: That's the subheading for this recipe which was clipped from a newspaper and may have been part of an advertisement for a California agricultural group.  I didn't check the sticker on my avocados to see if they came from California, but the guacamole was fantastic.


2 medium California avocados, halved, seeded, peeled and mashed
1 tomato, chopped
1 Tablespoon lemon juice
2 Tablespoons diced green chiles
1 tsp. minced cilantro
1/2 tsp. salt
1 small clove garlic, minced

Combine dip ingredients and mix well.  Cover with plastic wrap and chill.  Serve with tortilla chips or fresh vegetables.  Makes 2 cups.