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by Patricia Hill

(just make sure no overnight guests eat it)

My friend Dean made this for a party once, and I loved it. The wine makes it oh so delicious! One year for a little soiree, I made tons. . . I was still eating it days later. . . my caution: don't over do it!


Ingredients

1 can of refried beans (you can use the low fat version)
3 tablespoons of salsa (roasted chili salsa is best, but any salsa will do)
1 cup cheese, preferably pepper monterey jack (less or more depending on cheese likes)
1/2 cup (or to taste) red wine, preferably a merlot, but shiraz works equally as well; don't use over a cup of wine or it will not taste as scrumptious
tortilla chips or pita bread
1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
sour cream (optional)

Method

Heat refried beans in a saucepan over low heat. Stir frequently.

When the beans are nice and hot (remember to stir frequently or they will begin to fry and stick to the pan), add in the salsa, mix well.

Next add in the cheese sparingly, stirring constantly.

Turn up the heat to medium to melt the cheese. Add spice if so desired. Add the wine and continue to stir.

Once the bean mixture begins to get slightly bubbly, pull pan from stove and place contents in a ceramic dish, and let stand five minutes.

The Festive Bean Dip is finished and perfect for dipping.

You can add a dollop of sour cream to the top if you like.

Break out the chips or pita and have at it. Tastes wonderful warm or cold, but I prefer it warm.

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patricia hill is a celebrity, writer, editor and expert on placentas. She lives, studies and works in Cincinnati.

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