Monday, I had a little lunch for the Swope staff and it was quite a fun and relaxing afternoon. I prepared a meal of Indian flavors (not necessarily food), but a comforting and yummy lunch including my favorite curried cauliflower soup, a salad with lime-tamarind dressing and Barb-a-licious' famous chutney dip. I had to make Barb's dip because it's something she often serves for parties and I always enjoy. It's great on a cracker and perfect on a celery stick! Some olives, breadsticks and pickled okra; appetizers are done.

Recipe: Barb's Chutney Dip

Barb usually uses an apple chutney which is delicious. I used a mango chutney, but not a super spicy one. Whatever you usually enjoy will be perfect.

8 oz. cream cheese

½ cup chutney

1-2 tsp. fresh lemon juice

½ tsp each of curry, cumin & coriander (the three Cs!)

Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth and combined. Transfer to the serving dish of your choice; cover and chill for a couple of hours or overnight. Mangez!

Thanks Barb!