Garlic and Chive Dip Mix

Description

GARLIC DIP RECIPE:

2 Tablespoons Gigi Ann’s Garlic & Chive Dip Mix
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream

Mix until well blended and chill. Serve with assorted cut veggies, crackers or chips.

GARLIC BREAD SPREAD:

1-2 teaspoons dip mix
1/2 stick of butter, softened
Parmesan Cheese (optional)

Mix Gigi Ann’s Garlic & Chive mix with butter and spread on baguette or bread of choice, sprinkle with cheese; broil until brown and bubbly. Serve immediately.

CREAMY GARLIC & CHIVE CHICKEN PASTA

Ingredients:

• 12 oz. pasta (penne or rotini work best)
• 2 cups cooked chicken (shredded or cubed)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1-2 Tbsp. Garlic and Chive Dip Mix
• 1/2 grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 Tbsp. butter
• Optional: Spinach, mushrooms, or peas

Directions:

1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
3. Add cream, sour cream, and dip mix. Stir until smooth and heated through (do not boil).
4. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
5. Add chicken and optional veggies; heat through.
6. Toss in cooked pasta and stir until well coated.

Serve:

Garnish with extra Parmesan or fresh parsley if desired.

Make It Your Own:

• No chicken? Use bacon or sausage
• Vegetarian: Skip meat, add mushrooms + spinach
• Extra creamy: Add cream cheese
• Lighter: Use milk + a little cornstarch instead of cream

CREAMY GARLIC & CHIVE TORTELLINI

Quick gourmet / 20-minute meal

Ingredients:

• 1 (20 oz) package cheese tortellini
• 1 tbsp butter
• 1 cup heavy cream (or half & half)
• ½ cup sour cream
• 1–2 tbsp Garlic & Chive Dip Mix
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Optional: spinach, mushrooms, or sun-dried tomatoes

Directions:

1. Cook tortellini according to package directions; drain.
2. In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
3. Stir in cream, sour cream, and dip mix until smooth.
4. Simmer gently 3–5 minutes (do not boil).
5. Add Parmesan and stir until melted and thickened.
6. Fold in tortellini and optional add-ins. Toss until coated.

Lemon Garlic & Chive Tortellini

Add to base recipe:

Juice of ½ lemon

Zest of ½ lemon

Optional: grilled chicken or shrimp

Result: Brighter, slightly lighter sauce with a fresh finish