Quick Recipes For Entertaining

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Quick Recipes For Entertaining (NAPSA)—You can jump-start the season with these easy-to-make, delicious entertaining recipe ideas from Dannon’. Dips are an easy solution for a planned party or when guests stop by for a surprise visit. Made with ingredients you mostlikely have in yourrefrigerator or cupboard, these quick and tasty dips are sure to please a crowd. With these healthy twists on traditional dips, you will be the hit of the party. For more delicious recipes, visit Dannon.com. DANNON* Yogurt Nog Fondue Yield: 4 servings Ingredients 1 cup DANnon’ Plain Yogurt, any variety 2 tablespoonslight or dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon rum (or rum extract) 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg Procedure For optimal consistency, strain yogurt for 20 minutes. To strain the yogurt, set a strainer or colander over a pan or bowl. Thebaseof the strainer should be at least 2 inches abovethe bottom of the bowl. Line the strainer with cheesecloth or a coffee filter. Place the yogurt into the cloth and allow to strain for the recommended amount of time. In a bow]stir togetherall ingredients. Use as a dip for berries, pineapple, dried fruits, or marshmallows. DANNON’ Zesty Holiday Dip Yield: 8-2 tablespoon servings Ingredients 3 cups DANNON’ Plain Yogurt, any variety 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard 1 tablespoonolive oil 1 teaspoon choppedgarlic Salt and cracked pepper to taste Procedure For optimal consistency, strain yogurt for 20 minutes in a yogurt strainer or cheesecloth. Combineall ingredients in a medium bowl and mix well. Season with salt and cracked pepper. Serve with fresh vegetables.