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Welcome to Kay's Village Recipes! Some believe the heart of the home is in the kitchen, I believe the kitchen is the heart of the village. It takes a “village” to live life to its fullest and it has nothing to do with geography or how large or small a town you live in. My “village” is inhabited by family members, dear friends, co-workers, and the occasional visitor who is in my life for a short period of time. Each one of these people has a profound impact on my emotional wellbeing as well as the quality of my life, and all have one thing in common…they all love to eat, and I love to cook for them.
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Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Virginia's Cucumber Dip

Original Recipe from:  Virginia Bowers-Johnson

Cucumber Dip is a very easy appetizer to make; it just takes a few minutes, and tastes great!  It’s very easy on the budget, yet big on flavor.  My mother collected appetizer recipes with a passion.  When she entertained she always wanted something different for her guests.  You could count on her to be the “first” to serve a dish and from that point on her friends would be serving it regularly.  Make this dip for your friends and surprise them with the fresh taste of cucumber.  Serve with cocktail breads or crackers.  Enjoy!



Ingredients

8 ounces Cream Cheese (I use Neufchatel)
1/2 cup finely shredded Cucumber (well drained)
1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce (use 1/4 teaspoon if you prefer a little more flavor)
Cocktail bread and/or Crackers



Directions

Peel and shred a smaller sized Cucumber.  In a colander, drain as much liquid out of the shredded cucumber as you can (cucumbers have a very high water content).  

Mix all ingredients until well blended.  I use a mixer.



Chill for at least an hour before serving.  Serve with Rye or Pumpernickel Cocktail bread or crackers.


Note:  You can make this dip the night before your event and store in the refrigerator. 


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