Vegetable Ranch Dip

Provided by Barbara Profit - 2000
(friend and neighbor of Ivan and Irene Hammons)

1 lb package (16 ounces) of Velvet cheese - cut into cubes
1 8 ounce package of source cream
1 cup ranch dressing

Microwave cheese in bowl on high for 3 to 4 minutes, until melted, stirring after 2 minutes.  Let cool for a few minutes, and then stir in sour cream and dressing.  Serve hot with tortilla chips or let cool and serve with vegetables.  Makes 3 cups.

Hidden Valley Ranch Oyster Crackers

Provided by Ruth Hammons

12-16 ounce plain oyster crackers
1 package Hidden Valley Ranch Buttermilk Recipe Original Ranch salad dressing mix
1/4 tsp lemon pepper
1/2-1 tsp dill weed
1/4 tsp garlic powder
3/4-1 cup salad oil

Combine dressing mix and oil.  Add dill weed, garlic powder, and lemon pepper.  Pour over crackers, and stir to coat.  Place in a warm oven (300 degrees) for 15-20 minutes.