Randy Walker

At work, the Assistant Director of Housing—Brian—is retiring, so we're having a potluck luncheon. I'm going to make my shrimp dip. The recipe follows.

Ingredients

• 16 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 4 scallions, sliced thinly
• 4 oz. tiny shrimp, drained
• 3 tablespoons milk
• salt to taste

Steps

1. Mix the cream cheese and milk.
2. Fold in the onions and shrimp.
3. Season to taste.
4. Chill for several hours before serving with crackers.

Tips

• Reserve some scallions and/or shrimp for garnish
• For a creamier dip, use more milk. For a thicker dip, use less milk.
• For a stronger shrimp flavor, use the water from the shrimp instead of some or all of the milk
• Use this as a filling for stuffed, deep-fried wontons, similar to crab rangoon

Mike and I made guacamole tonight and then we decided to make nachos. We didn't have any salsa and were low on tortilla chips, so I ran to the gas station while Mike fried the meat. When I walked into the gas station, the first thing I saw was a giant display of these: