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Heat oven to 350 degrees
16 oz. of softened cream cheese
2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup of sour cream
1 1/2 packages of taco seasoning mix
3 large eggs at room temperature
1 can drained chopped green chilies

Topping

1 cup sour cream
2/3 cup salsa

Mix cheeses and beat until fluffy, stir in one cup of sour cream and taco seasoning.  Beat in eggs one at a time.  Fold in green chilies.  Pour into a 9 inch spring form pan and bake until firm.  Cool 10 minutes the ice with one cup of sour cream and bake five more minutes.  Cool completely, cover and refrigerate.  Remove and spoon salsa on top and garnish with chopped green onions.  Serve with crackers or sturdy corn or tortilla chips.

15 oz. package of Lobster Ravioli (found at Costco)

Sauce

1/2 pound of bacon, chopped fine
2 clove of garlic, minced
2 shallots, minced
4 cups of brown mushrooms, sliced
zest and juice of 1 lemon
1/4 cup Texas Legato Chardonnay
4 oz. of vegetable broth
1 cup of heavy cream
3 tablespoons fresh dill chopped
salt and black pepper to taste

Heat a large sauté pan over high heat, add chopped bacon, cook until crispy
Add garlic, cook for 30 seconds
Add shallots, cook for 2 more minutes
Add mushrooms, cook 5 minutes or until brown
Add lemon juice and zest, cook for 30 seconds
Add wine and simmer, reduced to 1/4 cup of liquid
Add vegetable broth and heavy cream
Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer
Cook until thickened (3 -5 minutes)
Add fresh dill and mix well, remove from heat
Season with salt to taste

2 cups Texas Legato Sweet Surrender
2 cups Cranberry Juice
2 cups Sprite
1 ½ cups Orange Juice
Add any fruit you enjoy

We paired this during our Picnic Road Trip with watermelon and goat cheese.  Fresh goat cheese is available 1/4 mile on CR 111 at the Bradley Goat Farm.  This is great on a hot day as a pool side cold beverage or to take on a picnic.

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