Black Bean Spread with Lime and Cilantro from Cooking Light

3 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
2 Tbls fresh lime juice
1 1/2 Tbls extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1 (15 oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 oz) can black beans, undrained
Cilantro spring (optional)

With food processor running, drop garlic through food chute; process until minced.  Add fresh cilantro and next 5 ingredients (through undrained beans), and process until smooth.  Garnish with cliantro sprig, if desired.

Apple Toffee Dip

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup packed light or dark brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup marshmallow fluff
1 (7 1/2 ounce) package English toffee bits

- Soften cream cheese in the microwave 10-20 seconds if necessary.
- Beat together all ingredients except toffee bits until thoroughly blended. Fold in the English toffee bits.
- Serve with crisp apple slices. Refrigerate leftovers. Can be made ahead and refrigerated.

Yield: Approximately 3 cups