(NAPSA)—Whether you’re having friends over to watch the Super Bowl or the Academy Awards it’s nice to have something hot in the kitchen to keep the chill out. Here are two quickfix recipes that may win fans among your friends whether they love movies or football. One is a fast and easy chili that gets its extra dash of flavor from onion soup mix and the other is a Hot French Onion Dip that’s the perfect starter. Fast n’ Easy Chili 1% poundsgroundbeef 1 envelope Lipton Recipe Secrets Beefy Onion Soup Mix or Onion Soup Mix 1 can (15-19 oz.) red kidney beansor black beans, drained 1% cups water 1 can (8 oz.) tomato sauce 4 tsp. chili powder 1. In 12-inch skillet, brown ground beef over mediumhigh heat; drain. 2. Stir in remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer covered, stirring occasionally, 20 minutes. Serve, if desired, over cooked rice. Makes6 servings First Alarm Chili: Add 5 tsp. chili powder Second Alarm Chili: Add 2 Tbsp. chili powder Third Alarm Chili: Add chili powderat your own risk A fast and easy way to keep the chill out when entertaining friends is a delicious, and hearty bowlof chili. Hot French Onion Dip 1 envelope Lipton Recipe Secrets Onion Soup Mix 1 container(16-0z.) sour cream 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese (8-0z.) ‘4 cup mayonnaise 1. Preheat oven to 375F. In 1-quart casserole, combine soup mix, sour cream, 1% cups Swiss cheese and mayonnaise. 2. Bake uncovered 20 minutes or until heated through. Sprinkle with remaining 4 cup cheese. 3. Serve, if desired, with sliced French bread or your favorite dippers. Makes 2 cups dip For more delicious and easy-toprepare recipes that are perfect for entertaining friends in your home entertainment center, visit www.recipesecrets.com.
