Grillo's Pickle Dip

 You can use kosher dills with this, but it will give it a different taste.  Grillo's Dill Pickles aren't as dill as the kosher dills.  You could also add fresh chopped dill to the recipe to make it more dill This is great dip with crackers, Fritos, carrots, celery, pita bread, and broken up pieces of  Italian for French bread.

Grillo's Pickle Dip

Ingredients:

*1 (32 ounce) Grillo's Dill Pickle Spears, drained and chopped smallreserve the juice)

*1 small jalapeño, seeds removed for less heat and chopped (optional)

*1/2 cup green onion tops, chopped

*1 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt

*1 (8 ounce) container softened cream cheese

*1/2 cup sour cream

*1 cup sharp shredded cheese

*1 (1 ounce) package ranch seasoning mix

*4-8 shakes hot sauce (optional)

*1/3 cup cooked and crumbled bacon 

*2 tablespoons reserved pickle juice

*1/4 cup chopped fresh dill (optional)

Directions:

~In a large bowl,  mix 1 (32 ounce) container of drained chopped pickles, 1 small chopped jalapeño pepper (optional),  1/2 cup chopped green onion tops, 1 1/2 cup plain greek yogurt, 1 (8 ounce) container softened cream cheese, 1 cup sharp shredded cheese, 1 (1 ounce0 package ranch seasoning mix, 4-8 shakes hot sauce, 1/3 cup cooked and crumbled bacon, 2 tablespoons reserved pickle juice, and 1/4 cup fresh chopped dill weed (optional) until well combined.

~Place it back into the pickle container and enjoy (I do like mine to sit in the refrigerator for an hour before using).

Air Fryer Steak Fries

 Steak with ribs or a grilled steak.

AIR FRYER STEAK FRIES

(serves 4)

Ingredients:

*4 medium russet potatoes, washed

*cooking spray

*1 teaspoon salt

*1 teaspoon ground black pepper 

*1 teaspoon garlic powder

*2 teaspoons corn starch

Directions:

~Wash 4 medium potatoes, cut them into half lengthwise, then each half into quarters.

~Soak in cold water for at least 10 minutes.

~Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees.

~Remove potatoes from wanter and pat dry.

~Place cut dry potatoes into a large bowl.

~Sprinkle, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 2 teaspoons corn starch over potatoes.

~Stir or toss until all potatoes are coated.

~Lay potatoes into a single layer and spray with cooking spray.

~Place in a single layer (as close to it as you can) into air fryer basket, sprayed side down.

~Spray the other side of potatoes with cook spray.

~Bake for 10 minutes.

~Flip fries and bake for another 5-10 minutes or until potatoes are done and crispy.

Butterfinger Pretzels

 This is kind of like puppy chow, but better.

BUTTERFINGER PRETZELS

Ingredients:

*1 (12 ounce) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips

*3/4 cup creamy peanut butter 

*1 (15 ounce) bag of mini pretzels

*20-30 snack size (not the mini) butterfinger candy bars

*1 cup powdered sugar

Directions:

~Melt 1 (12 ounce) bag semi-sweet chocolate chips and 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter until smooth.

~Add in 1 (15 ounce) package mini pretzels and stir until well coated.

~Add 1 ( ounce) bag butterfinger candy bars into a blender and blend until almost a powder.

~Mix butterfingers with 1 cup powdered sugar.

~Pour over pretzel mixture and stir until pretzels are well coated.