Game day dips

Homewood resident Tiffany Davis is a co-owner of local catering business, In Good Taste. She and her business partner, Mary Drennen, share their favorite game day recipes with The Homewood Star.

Caramelized Onion, Swiss and Bacon Dip

2 large onions, chopped

Vegetable cooking spray

1 1/2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, divided

1/2 cup mayonnaise

1/2 cup low-fat sour cream

4 slices Applewood smoked bacon, cooked and crumbled

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

1. Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Coat with cooking spray; add onions to pan. Cook 12 minutes, stirring frequently. Reduce heat to low; cook 35 minutes or until browned, stirring occasionally.

2. Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

3. Stir together cheese, mayonnaise, sour cream, bacon, salt and black pepper in a large bowl. Stir in caramelized onions. Spoon into a shallow gratin dish or 9-inch pie plate coated with cooking spray. Bake at 425 for 20 minutes or until browned on top. Sprinkle top with parsley. Serve with pita chips.

Orange Avocado Salsa

4 oranges, sectioned and chopped

2 large pink grapefruit, sectioned and chopped

2 large avocados, diced

1/4 cup minced red onion

3 tablespoons roughly chopped cilantro

2 tablespoons minced jalapeno

2 teaspoons lime juice

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Serve with dippers.

To learn more about In Good Taste, visit www.ingoodtastebham.com or contact Ingoodtaste99@gmail.com or 563-8909.