MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Seven-Layer Dip Categories: Dairy, Chilies, Salsa, Cheese, Vegetables Yield: 6 Servings 3/4 c Sour cream 1 Jalapeno; fine chopped Salt & black pepper 2 md Ripe avocados 2 tb Lime juice; freshly squeezed 16 oz Can refried beans 1 ts Ground cumin 1 c Cheddar; fresh grated 1 c Black olives; sliced 3/4 c Good-quality, store-bought - red salsa; fresh or jarred - any heat level (drained - if watery) 1/2 c Fritos or corn nuts; - crumbled 1/4 c Scallions; thin sliced 3/4 c Cilantro leaves; tight packed Tortilla chips; for serving In a small bowl, stir together the sour cream and half the jalapeno (about 1 tb). Season with salt and pepper. In another small bowl, coarsely mash the avocado, lime juice, and remaining 1 tb jalapeno, then season with salt and pepper. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat or in a microwave, warm the refried beans with the cumin. Season with salt and pepper. Spread the beans on a platter with a rim or lip. Top evenly with the cheese, followed by the olives, avocado mixture, and salsa. Top with dollops of jalapeno-sour cream and sprinkle with crumbled Fritos, scallions, and cilantro. Serve with tortilla chips. Recipe by Ali Slagle Recipe FROM: https://cooking.nytimes.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM