Creamy Tuna Dip &
Crab and Avocado Dip

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            FOOD FUNNY
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Thanks to Freddie Johnson for sharing this one with us:

The local bar was so sure that its bartender was the strongest man
around that they offered a standing $1000 bet. The bartender would
squeeze a lemon until all the juice ran into a glass, and hand the lemon
to a patron. Anyone who could squeeze one more drop of juice out would
win the money.

Many people had tried over time (weight lifters, longshoremen, etc.) but
nobody could do it. One day this scrawny little man came into the bar,
wearing thick glasses and a polyester suit, and said in a tiny squeaky
voice, "I'd like to try the bet." After the laughter had died down, the
bartender said OK, grabbed a lemon, and squeezed away. Then he handed
the wrinkled remains of the rind to the little man.

But the crowd's laughter turned to total silence as the man clenched his
fist around the lemon and six drops fell into the glass. As the crowd
cheered, the bartender paid the $1000, and asked the little man, "What
do you do for a living? Are you a lumberjack, a weight lifter, what?"

The man replied, "I'm an IRS Agent."

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            TODAY'S RECIPES
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In addition to being quick, easy, and extremely tasty, this dip has
the added virtue of being composed of things you probably already
have on hand.

Creamy Tuna Dip

1 6-oz (170 g) can tuna, drained
3/4 cup (180 ml) sour cream
2 Tbs (30 ml) chopped fresh parsley, chives, or dill
1 Tbs (15 ml) prepared horseradish
1 tsp (5 ml) Worcestershire or soy sauce
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine thoroughly.
Serve chilled with chips, crackers, pita bread, or raw vegetables
for dipping. Makes about 1 1/2 cups (375 ml).

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Use the best and freshest crab meat available to you for this dish.

Crab and Avocado Dip

1 cup (250 ml) cooked crab meat
1 ripe avocado, peeled and mashed
1/2 cup (125 ml) sour cream
1 tsp (5 ml) prepared horseradish
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine thoroughly.
Serve chilled with chips, crackers, pita bread, or raw vegetables for
dipping. Makes about 2 cups (500 ml).
Received on Mon May 14 07:07:52 2007