Spring Into Fall

Oh how long it has been!

I have finally reached the calm after the storm and find myself deep in the heart of autumn! The clocks have rolled back, the leaves have changed to brilliant reds and oranges, and the first of the fall holidays came and went in an instant!

In celebration of this season that is so suddenly upon me, here is a simply delectable side dish so reminiscent of fall that it seems only right served in a pumpkin.

Lisa's Aunt Betsy's Thanksgiving Dip

2 oz Smoked House Almonds (1/3 of can approx.) chopped
8 oz cream cheese
1 T brown sugar
1 t. curry powder
1/3 t. ginger
1/3 t. dry mustard
Small bunch of scallions (including some green), chopped well
1/3 cup mango chutney (can find at Trader Joes)
2 oz. shredded cheddar cheese

Mix well and allow flavors to blend for a couple of hours.
Serve with crackers of choice.

And because I can't take credit for an ounce of this goodness:

Aunt Betsy's Note:
This is a great fall dip. Serve in hollowed out
pumpkin. Insert a small container into the pumpkin and fill with the
dip. Surround with artifical fall leaves, topped with crackers.