re: Give me your go-to dip recipe for parties

If you look in the recipe book, I have a crabmeat layered dip/spread there which is very similar, but with more ingredients. It can be done with crabmeat, crawfish or shrimp.

Here's another simple one. Not my "go to", but it's a good filler when you have a spread of food for games or whatever. It always get eaten up, so we double it, often.

Jalapeno Black Bean Dip
1 - 15 oz. can black beans rinsed & drained
1 - 8 oz. cream cheese softened
1 - Bunch (5-6) green onions(optional)
1 - 8 oz jar any fruit flavor Jalapeno Jam or pepper jelly
1 - pkg. 3 blend Mexican Shredded Cheese

Mix/blend black beans cream cheese & onions. Spread on a oval platter. Spread pepper jelly on top of cream cheese & top with shredded cheese. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with tortilla chips.