The usually respectful crowd at a “Wheel of Fortune” taping aired on Wednesday, May 22, couldn’t hold back after they felt that a puzzle given to finalist Rob Dodson was too harsh. A big reason for their outrage (and why the puzzle was so tricky) was because $1 million was on the line. Before the puzzle, Dodson chose from a selection of cards that held the prize he would win for solving it. Amongst the cards was the $1 million jackpot, so, understandably, tensions were high. Did Dodson choose the million-dollar card? Will he solve the puzzle under the “What Are You Doing Category”? Well, things didn’t start too great. After the usual R, S, T, L, N, and E were put up on the board, Dodson was looking at “_ _ _ _ _ L _ N _.” He quickly guessed C, H, P and A, none of which appeared on the board. He then guessed “funneling” and “finding,” but they didn’t work.The final answer: “Quibbling.”Paul's Bonus Round | S41 | Wheel of FortuneAfter the solution to the puzzle was revealed, the audience began to boo because they didn’t think it was fair. It had 2 Bs in the short answer, started with a Q and was a word that isn’t used often in casual conversation. The crowd’s reaction was an excellent show of support for Dodson, who encouraged the crowd to keep going by raising his hands.Host Pat Sajak, 77, pushed back against the boos, jokingly asking the audience, “Who asked you?”So, would Dobson have won the $1 million if he guessed quibbling? Nope. The card he chose would have earned him an Infiniti car if he had guessed correctly. But all in all, it wasn’t a bad outing for Dodson, a father of 2 from Aurora, Ohio. He managed to win $33,500 against Venetia Brown ($7,550) and Jessica Huffman ($2,000).The tough puzzle earned a lot of boos on social media as well. Twitter was lit up with people who thought that Dodson got cheated by being given a challenging puzzle with a word seldom used in conversation.This is actually the sixth known time the word QUIBBLE or any derivative was used on the show, and the fifth in the Bonus Round, the first of which was EXACTLY ten years ago today. #WheelofFortune #QUIBBLING pic.twitter.com/pAvHW05SmC— WheelRob (@WheelRob10) May 23, 2024 seriously @WheelofFortune ? quibbling? why dont you just admit that your never going to give away the million dollars— jen swindell (@jens22) May 22, 2024 I just wanna know who uses the word quibbling on a daily basis? #WheelOfFortune— ☆☆Miss Johnson☆☆ (@DC4L_77) May 23, 2024 yooooo the crowd just boo’d the final puzzle on wheel tonight - category was “what’re you doing” and it was just one word - “quibbling”. Weak af @WheelofFortune never heard the crowd boo before bc it was so outrageous ???— Det. Del Spooner (@Atta_Boy_Roy) May 22, 2024 QUIBBLING????? What does that even mean! #wheeloffortune— ? (@yorobertaa) May 22, 2024 Big changes are in store for “Wheel of Fortune” in the coming weeks. The final episode with Sajak as host will air on June 7. Sajak has been the host of “Wheel” since 1981. Vanna White, his co-host since 1982, will remain with the show. “I couldn’t be happier to have shared the stage with you for all these years with one more to come," she wrote on X last year after Sajak announced this would be his last season. "Cheers to you."Well, the time has come. I’ve decided that our 41st season, which begins in September, will be my last. It’s been a wonderful ride, and I’ll have more to say in the coming months. Many thanks to you all. (If nothing else, it’ll keep the clickbait sites busy!)— Pat Sajak (@PatOnWheel) June 12, 2023 Sajak has been a beloved host on "Wheel of Fortune," earning 19 Daytime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Game Show Host and winning three times. In 2019, he set a Guinness World Record for the longest career as a game show host for the same show, beating the previous record held by Bob Barker.A familiar face will replace Sajak, Ryan Seacrest, best known for his work on “American Idol” and “Dick Clark’s Rockin’ New Year's Eve.” "I can't wait to continue the tradition of spinning the wheel and working alongside the great Vanna White," he said after it was announced he was the new host.This article originally appeared last year.

The world has hit an interesting turning point regarding young people and smartphone use, especially in schools. After 15-plus years of letting young people have smartphones on them all day long, we’re beginning to learn that they pose a serious threat to their mental health, social development, and academics. The most startling research shows that right around 2012, when young people started using smartphones, the U.S. and other developed nations saw an astronomical spike in mental health problems among young people, including self-harm, suicide, psychological distress, anxiety, and depression. The change in behavior among students inspired Lisneal College in Northern Ireland to become the first school in the country to be phone-free. Lisneal College is a co-educational all-ability school for 11 to 18-year-olds. "Since the introduction of smartphones, our concerns have gradually increased," Craig Johnson, VP for Pastoral Affairs at Lisneal, told Smartphone Free Childhood Northern Ireland. “For me, I'll never forget a clear turning point, where I walked into our school canteen one day, and we had all these students sitting in round tables with their friends and every one of them on their phone, canteen nearly deathly quiet. It was just this moment of reflection and going ‘We have to do something about this and we have to start somewhere.’" The school administration contacted the students' parents, who shared the same concerns. However, the parents didn’t know how to address the problem. In 2023, the school implemented a phone-free program for students from years 8 to 12 (grades 7 to 12 in America). Students place their phones in lock boxes upon arrival and cannot access them during the rest of the school day. At the end of the day, they can pick up their phones before they go home. After trying the program for one term, the parents were happy and even saw changes in their kids' attitudes towards technology at home.What are the benefits of smartphone-free schools? The large school has had very few concerns after implementing the policy besides some grumbling from older students. One of the older kids at the school, who gave administrators some of the most pushback, later changed their mind after one month. "I'll never forget one of our pupils who had given some of the most pushback said to me after a month, 'Sir, that's been a really good thing for me,'" Johnson said. The teachers at the school love the policy as well. "Staff were immediately seeing a difference in their classrooms. They were immediately feeding back, 'This was a really good thing,'" Johnson said. "Pupils are definitely more present in the classroom. They are more prepared and engaged to learn. They don't feel that they are the odd man out if they don't have a mobile phone. For any other schools looking to implement this policy, I say, 'Go for it.' It was a way forward for us, and I feel that it has been real positive. It has definitely benefitted myself, as a teacher, and it has benefitted pupils,” Emma Harper, a teacher at the school, told Smartphone Free Childhood Northern Ireland.If half your day is spent using screens that gives you continuous rounds of stimulus-response-reward, your brain will adapt and the other half of your day will become more boring. This may be why boredom is rising among Gen Z, and test scores are fallinghttps://t.co/PW7HugD60k— Jonathan Haidt (@JonHaidt) January 30, 2025 Principal Michael Allen says smartphones are a massive distraction for students, even in their pockets or purses. “If you can imagine sitting in a classroom with a mobile phone in your pocket, even if that phone is never out, and that mobile phone buzzes, rings, chimes,” he told the BBC. "No matter how focused you are as a student, whether you decide to take that phone out and look which some pupils may do, or even if you don’t, you spend the next two or three minutes thinking, ‘Who was that? I wonder who wants me?’" Johnson says that since the ban, children are talking more to one another and that there is a positive "buzz" and energy at the school now. Gabriella, a year 11 student at the school, says there is much less bullying now that the phones are gone. "You're building better friendships and you're learning how to not be reliable on a phone to start a conversation. So it's a better way to socialize," she said. "[Before the ban], people would have just stayed on their phones all day, and I know that happens in other schools as well. But here, since we've got the phones took away, people engage with the classes more and they engage with each other," Luke, a year-11 student, added. Lisneal College’s bold move to ban smartphones has proven to be a huge win for students, teachers, administrators, and parents. Who doesn't want to go to a school where students focus on their teachers, lessons, and each other rather than on their phones? As other schools consider similar rules, Lisneal’s success shows that phone-free may be the best way forward.

Every year, tens of billions of our tax dollars have been used by USAID to exert “soft power” and cause chaos all over the globe.  Most Americans that have heard of it think that USAID’s primary purpose is to deliver humanitarian assistance to nations that desperately need it.  But the truth is that only a very small fraction of USAID’s budget goes to help the poor, and even when that is the case there are usually very alarming strings attached.  Ultimately, any humanitarian assistance provided by USAID is simply a cover story for the real purpose of the organization.  It has evolved into a multi-billion dollar slush fund that has been used to relentlessly push globalist goals and promote regime change around the world.  Do you remember the coup in Ukraine in 2014 that precipitated the conflict that has brought us to the brink of World War III?  USAID funded it.  Do you remember the research in a lab in Wuhan, China that ended up throwing the entire globe into a state of turmoil for several years?  USAID funded it.  The truth is that USAID is a cancer that desperately needs to be removed, and it is finally happening. Those running USAID thought that they were untouchable. But they weren’t. On Sunday, Donald Trump told the press that the organization was being run “by a bunch of radical lunatics”… Trump told reporters on Sunday: “USAID has been run by a bunch of radical lunatics and we’re getting them out and then we’ll make a decision.” I totally agree with Trump on this point. Virtually everyone at USAID needs to be removed from their positions. Fortunately, things are moving in that direction.  USAID employees were told to stay home on Monday, and hundreds of staffers were locked out of the computer systems… Stay at home and don’t bother to come into the office. That was the message to staffers of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Monday who were instructed to stay out of the agency’s Washington headquarters. The advice came via a notice distributed to the career bureaucrats, AP reports, after Elon Musk announced President Donald Trump had agreed with him to shut the agency down. According to AP, USAID staffers said they “also tracked more than 600 employees who reported being locked out of the agency’s computer systems overnight.” No president has ever dared to do such a thing before. Trump is allowing Elon Musk to do to the federal government what he did to Twitter when he took over that company. And when Elon Musk and his team started closely examining USAID, they were absolutely horrified by what they discovered… “As we dug into USAID, it became apparent that what we have here is not an apple with a worm it in but hat we have actually just a ball of worms,” Musk said. “USAID is a ball of worms, there is no apple. And when there is no apple… you’ve just got to basically get rid of the whole thing. That is why it’s got to go. It’s beyond repair.” To say that it is “beyond repair” is actually an enormous understatement. The truth is that it is actually an evil organization. And I do not say that lightly. I think that Trump and Musk would like to shut USAID down completely, but for now it is being absorbed by the State Department… USAID, the United States Agency for International Development, will be merged into the State Department with significant cuts in the workforce, but it will remain a humanitarian aid entity, three U.S. officials told CBS News. Officials in President Trump’s administration are expected to announce the moves in the coming days. Discussions about the extent of the funding reductions remained fluid on Monday. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is now the acting director of USAID, and he is not messing around… Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he is now the acting director the U.S. Agency for International Development, following the Trump administration’s sudden pause on federal foreign spending and layoffs at the 63-year-old agency. Speaking to reporters in El Salvador on Monday, Rubio accused the agency of not cooperating with requests for information on how it spent taxpayer dollars. “Their attitude is, ‘We don’t have to answer to you because we are independent, we answer to no one.’ Well, that’s not true and that will no longer be the case,” he said. For way too long, USAID has been used as a weapon to interfere in the internal affairs of other nations. In fact, even CNN has admitted that USAID is “a key soft power tool” and is one of the “pillars” of the U.S. national security establishment. At this point, the organization has a terrible reputation all over the world. Nayib Bukele, who is doing great things as the president of El Salvador, has explained why most countries do not want USAID money… Nayib Bukele, the president of El Salvador, offered a foreign perspective. He said on social media “Most governments don’t want USAID funds flowing into their countries because they understand where much of that money actually ends up. “While marketed as support for development, democracy, and human rights, the majority of these funds are funneled into opposition groups, NGOs with political agendas, and destabilizing movements. “At best, maybe 10% of the money reaches real projects that help people in need (there are such cases), but the rest is used to fuel dissent, finance protests, and undermine administrations that refuse to align with the globalist agenda.” That quote doesn’t come from some random guy on the Internet. This is the president of El Salvador that we are talking about, and he is right on target. If your government does not align itself with the globalist agenda, it could be targeted for regime change.  As Ron Paul has aptly noted, billions of our tax dollars have been used by USAID to fund regime change operations all over the globe… USAID is a key component of the US government’s “regime change” operations worldwide. USAID spends billions of dollars every year propping up “NGOs” overseas that function as shadow governments, eating away at elected governments that the US interventionists want to overthrow. Behind most US foreign policy disasters overseas you will see the fingerprints of USAID. From Ukraine to Georgia and far beyond, USAID is meddling in the internal affairs of foreign countries – something that would infuriate Americans if it was happening to us. It is time for all of this to come to an end. We should not be trying to overthrow governments that we do not like. Of course USAID money has also been used to promote abortion.  During the Biden Administration, “the organization was frequently used to push abortion in Africa”… While the agency’s long-term future remains unclear, lawmakers and activists have repeatedly accused USAID of using funding to leverage policy changes across the globe. Under President Joe Biden’s administration, the organization was frequently used to push abortion in Africa, critics say. Did you know that our tax dollars were being used to kill black children in Africa? Now that you know, how do you feel about that? On top of everything else, USAID gave tens of millions of our tax dollars to an infamous organization known as EcoHealth Alliance… USAID funneled $53 million to EcoHealth Alliance, which then used U.S. taxpayer funds to support gain-of-function research on coronaviruses at the Wuhan lab USAID has changed the course of history over and over again. Now it is time to change the course of history by bringing USAID to an end. The U.S. government has secretly been doing tremendously evil things for a very long time.  If we choose to stay on that path we will be cursed. But if we turn away from our evil deeds and choose to do what is right, we will be blessed. Stopping the insidious work that USAID has been doing is a step in the right direction. But there is so much more that still needs to be done. Michael’s new book entitled “Why” is available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon.com, and you can subscribe to his Substack newsletter at michaeltsnyder.substack.com. About the Author: Michael Snyder’s new book entitled “Why” is available in paperback and for the Kindle on Amazon.com. He has also written eight other books that are available on Amazon.com including “Chaos”, “End Times”, “7 Year Apocalypse”, “Lost Prophecies Of The Future Of America”, “The Beginning Of The End”, and “Living A Life That Really Matters”.  When you purchase any of Michael’s books you help to support the work that he is doing.  You can also get his articles by email as soon as he publishes them by subscribing to his Substack newsletter.  Michael has published thousands of articles on The Economic Collapse Blog, End Of The American Dream and The Most Important News, and he always freely and happily allows others to republish those articles on their own websites.  These are such troubled times, and people need hope.  John 3:16 tells us about the hope that God has given us through Jesus Christ: “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”  If you have not already done so, we strongly urge you to invite Jesus Christ to be your Lord and Savior today. 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by Jordan Conradson, The Gateway Pundit: The DOJ’s investigation into Democrat Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY) officially kicked off late last month with a letter of inquiry sent to Schumer by Interim D.C. U.S. attorney Edward R. Martin, Jr. A copy of the full letter was circulating on social media Sunday afternoon. As The Gateway Pundit […]

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This Sun Dried Tomato Hummus is packed with robust flavors of sun-dried tomatoes and garlic. White beans lend delicious creaminess, making this a nutritious and tasty appetizer! This sun-dried tomato hummus is a perfect dip for hearty pita chips or pita bread. In This Article Why This Recipe Stands OutKey Recipe IngredientsSubstitutions And VariationsStep-By-Step Recipe InstructionsHow To Prep AheadWhat To Serve With Sun Dried Tomato HummusCommonly Asked QuestionsSun Dried Tomato Hummus RecipeMore to Cook And Eat View more This post may contain affiliate links, at no additional cost to you. Why This Recipe Stands Out We all love a delicious dip recipes, and this Sun Dried Tomato Hummus is a favorite! Here’s why: Bold Flavors: The sun-dried tomatoes offer a rich, deep flavor to this hummus. They also take this Penne with Sun Dried Tomato Vodka Sauce to the next level! Creamy Texture: White beans contribute to the thick creaminess of the hummus, just like they do in our White Bean Dip. Easy to Make: This hummus is quick and easy to make in the food processor and is one of our top recipes with 10 ingredients or less. Versatile: This sun dried tomato hummus is a perfect dip for hearty pita chips, pita bread, or a super yummy sandwich spread. Budget-Friendly: Making your own hummus is a fraction of the cost of store-bought hummus. Key Recipe Ingredients White Beans – The base of our hummus, these add a creamy texture and a mild, nutty flavor. Sun-dried Tomatoes – They bring a deep, rich umami flavor and a slightly chewy texture. Fresh Garlic – It adds depth and aroma that complements the other flavors. Lemon Juice – The fresh acidity of the lemon juice brightens up the whole dish. Substitutions And Variations Here are some of our favorite variations and substitution ideas: Beans: Hummus is so flexible that you can use any type of white beans in this recipe. We even have an Edamame Hummus recipe you might like! Roasted Garlic: One of our favorite variations is to use roasted garlic instead of fresh garlic in the recipe. If you like the sound of that, you’ll love our Roasted Garlic Hummus. Spices: This hummus has a bit of a kick from the cayenne pepper. If you prefer a milder version, feel free to reduce or omit the cayenne. Or you can use smoked paprika. Step-By-Step Recipe Instructions Combine all ingredients in a food processor and puree until smooth and creamy. Adjust the consistency by adding liquid from the can of white beans and season to your liking before serving. For full list of ingredients and instructions, see recipe card below. How To Prep Ahead Take a look at our best prep-ahead strategies for this recipe: Soak the White Beans: If you’re using dry beans instead of canned, soak them overnight. This will significantly reduce their cooking time the next day. Soak the Sun-Dried Tomatoes: If your sun-dried tomatoes were not packaged in oil and are dry, you can soak them in warm water for about 20-30 minutes to soften them. Drain them before using them in the recipe. Make it Entirely in Advance: This hummus keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days. Feel free to make it a day or two ahead of time if you’re planning for an event or just want to get a head start on meal prep. Give it a good stir before serving. This Sun Dried Tomato Hummus is a fail-proof hit at parties and gatherings. Unbelievably easy, great the next day! What To Serve With Sun Dried Tomato Hummus Fresh Vegetables Sun Dried Tomato Hummus pairs wonderfully with fresh, crunchy vegetables. Try it with carrot sticks, cucumber slices, bell pepper strips, or cherry tomatoes. It’s also delicious spread on celery sticks or used as a dip for radishes. Pita Bread, Pita Chips, Tortilla Chips Serve the sundried tomato hummus with pita bread or pita chips. You can cut the pita bread into wedges and toast it for a crunchier texture. You’ll also love it with tortilla chips or over a simple crostini recipe. Variety of Crackers If you prefer crackers, choose sturdy varieties that can hold up to the thick texture of the hummus. Whole-grain crackers and multigrain crackers work well. You can also make Homemade Cheese Crackers to go with this tasty hummus dip. Commonly Asked Questions What type of white beans should I use? You can use any type of white beans for this recipe. We recommend using either cannellini beans or great northern beans. Can I use sun-dried tomatoes that are not packed in oil? Yes, you can use sun-dried tomatoes that are not packed in oil. You may need to rehydrate them by soaking them in warm water for 10-15 minutes before using them in this recipe. How long does sun-dried tomato hummus keep? Sun-dried tomato hummus can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container. Print Sun Dried Tomato Hummus This Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus is creamy, rich, and healthy! The flavors are fantastic. Perfect with pita chips, pita bread, or as a sandwich spread. This one will go fast at parties! Course Appetizer, SnackCuisine MediterraneanDiet Gluten Free, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Vegan, VegetarianMethod blender Prep Time 5 minutes minutesTotal Time 5 minutes minutes Servings 6 servings Calories 196kcal Author Amy Dong Ingredients15 oz canned white beans drain and reserve liquid¼ cup sun-dried tomatoes in oil drain and reserve 2 TB oil¼ cup tahini2 cloves fresh garlic2 TB fresh lemon juice1 TB dried basil1 tsp paprika1 tsp kosher salt plus more to taste½ tsp cayenne plus more to taste InstructionsIn a food processor, combine all ingredients, including 2 TB oil from sun-dried tomatoes. Puree until mixture is smooth and creamy.Ff additional liquid is needed, add just enough liquid from the canned beans to reach desired consistency. Add kosher salt or cayenne to taste, if desired. Notes Adjust the salt and cayenne pepper to suit your taste.  This recipe is part of our Healthy Snack Recipes Collection. Serve your Sun Dried Tomato Hummus with pita chips, fresh veggies, or spread it on a sandwich. For more variations and delicious serving ideas, see original article.    If you enjoyed this recipe, please come back and give it a rating. We hearing from you!  Join our Free Recipe Club and get our newest, best recipes each week! NutritionCalories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 408mg | Potassium: 471mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 166IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 86mg | Iron: 3mg More to Cook And Eat Avocado Hummus – This Avocado Hummus is full of protein, antioxidants, and is rich and creamy! It’s the tastiest appetizer or snack for munching without any guilt. Roasted Beet Hummus – This Roasted Beet Hummus is jaw-dropping delicious. Easy, healthy, and crazy addictive. Lentil Hummus – Give your hummus a twist with this delicious Lentil Hummus. It’s healthy, packed with nutrition, and ultra-satisfying to your taste buds. Sweet Potato Hummus – This Sweet Potato Hummus is super easy and healthy! It’s perfect for parties during the holiday season or delicious guilt-free snacking all year round. The post Sun Dried Tomato Hummus appeared first on Chew Out Loud.

This Queso Dip recipe blows away any store-bought cheese dip with real, natural ingredients. It tastes unbelievably delicious with a secret ingredient that keeps the dip smooth and velvety for days. No processed anything here – this Queso Dip recipe sticks to real, natural ingredients for the best results! In This Article Why This Recipe Stands OutKey Recipe IngredientsSubstitutions And VariationsStep-By-Step Recipe InstructionsHow To Prep AheadWhat To Serve With Queso DipCommonly Asked QuestionsQueso Dip Recipe RecipeMore to Cook And Eat View more This post may contain affiliate links, at no additional cost to you. Why This Recipe Stands Out Who doesn’t love creamy, cheesy dips? This Queso Dip recipe is better than anything you can buy from a store. Here’s why we love it: Pure, Real Cheese: This recipe uses real, good-quality sharp cheddar cheese and evaporated milk for a dip that’s all about the cheese. It reminds us of our Cheesy Mexican Bean Dip! Smooth and Velvety for Days: The surprise ingredient in this recipe? Just a tablespoon of cornstarch makes the cheese sauce thick, velvety, and smooth. Won’t Seize Up: Unlike other homemade cheese dips, this one won’t harden or “seize up” on you. Rather, it tends to get a bit thicker as it cools, but it’s still smooth. Kid-Friendly: Kids and adults all love Homemade Nachos and Queso Dip with crunchy tortilla chips. Key Recipe Ingredients Sharp Cheddar Cheese – We use a block of good quality sharp cheddar cheese and shred it ourselves. Pre-shredded cheese is often coated in anti-caking agents that can make the queso grainy. Evaporated Milk – This is our base liquid and we use it because it has less water than regular milk, which helps keep the dip smooth and creamy. Cornstarch – We use cornstarch to thicken the dip. It’s important to fully dissolve it with the evaporated milk before adding it to the cheese to ensure there are no lumps in the finished recipe. Spices – We use a blend of garlic powder, onion powder, ground cumin, and cayenne pepper to give our queso dip delicious flavor with a bit of kick. Substitutions And Variations Here are some of our favorite variations and substitutions: Cheese: Sharp cheddar adds a classic flavor but you can also experiment with different cheeses. Pepper Jack, Colby, or even a Mexican cheese blend could be delicious. Spices: Using different spices can add a new spin to this recipe. You can add some Taco Seasoning or even a sprinkle of smoked paprika for a smoky flavor. Add-Ins: Avocado, tomatoes, green onions, peppers, and cilantro all make great toppings. Or, go a step further and try adding in some cooked crumbled sausage, ground beef, or shredded chicken to make this dip a meal. Step-By-Step Recipe Instructions Start by shredding a block of good-quality sharp cheddar cheese. Combine all ingredients in a saucepan, ensuring the cornstarch is fully dissolved. Stir the mixture over medium heat until smooth. Adjust seasonings and consistency as needed. Keep the sauce warm for serving. Stir occasionally, as it may thicken when cooled. For full list of ingredients and instructions, see recipe card below. How To Prep Ahead Take a look at our favorite prep-ahead strategies for this recipe: Shred the Cheese: You can shred the cheddar cheese ahead of time. Store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. This will save you some time when you’re ready to make the queso dip. Make it a Day Ahead: This queso dip recipe can be made a day ahead of time and stored in the fridge. It’s a great make-ahead option for parties and gatherings. This homemade Queso Dip is creamy, velvety, smooth, and rich. Plus, it’s incredibly easy to make too! What To Serve With Queso Dip Chips and Salsa Serve your homemade queso with a variety of tortilla chips and our Blender Salsa. The cheesy dip is the perfect match for the crispy chips and the fresh flavors from the salsa to balance it out. Serve tortilla chips with this Pico de Gallo recipe and Guacamole recipe, along with queso. Fresh Vegetables Queso dip also goes great with fresh veggies. Try serving it with carrot sticks, celery, bell pepper strips, or broccoli florets. This cheese sauce is fantastic when drizzled over steamed, roasted, or air fried broccoli. Nachos, Quesadillas, and Tacos Use your queso dip as a nacho cheese sauce. Drizzle it over a plate of tortilla chips, then add your favorite toppings. We love this BBQ Chicken Nachos recipe. It’s also a must-have with any of your favorite Tex-Mex meals. Serve it alongside carne asado tacos, chicken burrito bowls, or pizza quesadillas! Commonly Asked Questions What type of cheese is best for queso dip? We recommend using high quality, name brand sharp cheddar cheese for this queso dip. We highly recommend shredding your own cheese from a block for the best texture, as pre-shredded packaged cheeses often contain additives that can affect melted texture. Can I make this queso dip ahead of time? Yes, you can make this queso dip ahead of time. Reheat it gently on stovetop before serving. If needed, thin out the sauce with a splash of milk and whisk to incorporate. What if my queso dip is too thick? If your queso dip is too thick, you can easily thin it out with a bit of milk. Just add a little at a time and stir until you reach your desired consistency. How long does queso dip keep? Queso dip can be kept in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat it gently before serving and add a splash of milk if needed to adjust the consistency. Print Queso Dip Recipe This Queso Dip recipe blows away any store-bought cheese dips. No processed anything here. Just real, natural ingredients that taste unbelievably delicious! A surprise ingredient keeps this dip smooth and velvety for days. Course Appetizer, SnackCuisine Mexican American, Tex-MexDiet Gluten Free, VegetarianMethod Stovetop Prep Time 10 minutes minutesCook Time 5 minutes minutesTotal Time 15 minutes minutes Servings 8 servings Calories 155kcal Author Amy Dong Ingredients8 oz sharp cheddar cheese good quality block, shredded yourself12 oz evaporated milk1 TB cornstarch1 tsp garlic powder1 tsp onion powder½ tsp ground cumin¼ – ⅛ tsp cayenne pepper depending on desired heatwhole or low-fat milk optional, for thinning sauce as needed and toppings as desired InstructionsOff heat, place all ingredients in a medium saucepan and stir to combine well. Be sure cornstarch is fully dissolved. Turn heat on medium and stir until mixture is completely melted and smooth. Adjust seasonings to taste, if needed. If needed, thin out sauce with a splash of milk and whisk to incorporate.Keep sauce warm to serve. Sauce will thicken some as it cools but should remain soft. Notes Leftover dip can be stored in airtight container in fridge for a few days. Gently reheat on stovetop, stirring with a bit more milk if needed. Shred your own cheese from a good block of cheddar. The additives found in pre-shredded bags of cheese will affect your results. Keep the queso dip warm if you’re serving it at a party or for a gathering. A small fondue pot works well.  Adjust the seasonings to your liking. This is your queso dip, so make it as mild or as spicy as you want. This recipe is part of our Mexican and Tex Mex Recipes Collection. Serve your homemade queso dip with a variety of tortilla chips and our Blender Salsa at your next gathering!   If you enjoyed this recipe, please come back and give it a rating. We hearing from you!  Join our Free Recipe Club and get our newest, best recipes each week! NutritionCalories: 155kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 235mg | Potassium: 173mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 479IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 326mg | Iron: 0.3mg More to Cook And Eat Hot Imitation Crab Dip – Hot Imitation Crab Dip makes a hearty and satisfying appetizer for any occasion. Roasted Beet Hummus – This Roasted Beet Hummus is jaw dropping delicious. Easy, healthy, and crazy addictive. Jalapeño Popper Party Dip – This Jalapeño Popper Party Dip is just what the party or game day calls for. It’s crispy, cheesy, kicked-up, and pretty much ensures an empty bowl at the end of the night. Frank’s Buffalo Chicken Dip – This Frank’s Buffalo Chicken Dip is ultra easy and perfect for the big games and all the parties. It’s creamy, cheesy, and irresistibly delicious. The post Queso Dip Recipe appeared first on Chew Out Loud.

Authorities arrested two Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority employees, accusing them of leaking footage of the tragic mid-air collision between a military helicopter and an American Airlines jet at Reagan National Airport. “That video was leaked to CNN by two members of staff at the airport,” Daily Mail noted. #BREAKING: Two Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority employees have been arrested for leaking video of the tragic Washington, D.C. aircraft collision which claimed 67 lives to CNN. pic.twitter.com/9P6G5piGyx — R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) February 3, 2025 FOX 5 DC reports: Mohamed Lamine Mbengue, 21, of Rockville, Maryland, was arrested on Jan. 31 and charged with computer trespass under Virginia law. He was booked into the Arlington County Adult Detention Center and later released, according to an MWAA spokesperson. Following further investigation, authorities also charged Jonathan Savoy, 45, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, with computer trespass on Feb. 2. Savoy was released on a summons by a magistrate. Both men are accused of making an unauthorized copy of Airports Authority records, though officials did not specify how the footage was obtained or distributed. The leaked video, which aired on a TV news station according to reports, captured the moment a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter collided midair with an American Airlines Bombardier CRJ700 jet during a nighttime training mission. NEW: Two airport employees arrested for leaking the video footage of the D.C. collision last week to CNN. 67 people are deceased because people didn't do their jobs right and they're arresting people who shared a video? Two Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority… pic.twitter.com/1fzSpuPimC — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) February 4, 2025 BREAKING: Two Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority employees have been arrested over LEAKED video of DC crash to CNN. https://t.co/PbCH5EP4oP — Breaking911 (@Breaking911) February 3, 2025 Per Daily Mail: Washington DC’s airspace is notoriously congested and there have been mounting fears that a tragedy was on the horizon. Former House Transportation and Infrastructure Chair Peter DeFazio told Politico that lawmakers had ignored warnings in favor of adding more routes to make travel more convenient for them. ‘Every senator in particular wants a nonstop flight to and from wherever they live,’ he said. ‘The airport said, ”Don’t do it.” And they did it. So they added to what DCA said is already an overly congested and over-capacity airport.’ Since 2000, an additional 60 flights have been added into the airport. Disturbing footage of Wednesday night’s crash raised questions about how it possibly could have occurred, given it was a relatively clear night and the plane was visible in the path of the helicopter. The National Transportation Safety Board revealed that preliminary data showed conflicting readings about their altitudes at the time of the catastrophic collision.

President Trump promised to completely shut down the Federal Dept. of Education multiple times. For example, here: BREAKING: The Trump Administration is reportedly considering a plan to dismantle the Department of Education It’s happening! pic.twitter.com/pXYG6HDYiC — Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) February 3, 2025 And here: #BREAKING: President Trump will be signing an executive order to “dismantle” the Department of Education, per WaPo “I will shut down the federal Department of Education, and we will move everything back to the states where it belongs!” pic.twitter.com/2yESrCsZnG — Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) February 3, 2025 And yet, while I trust President Trump I thought this might have been a campaign promise that even he couldn’t fulfill. You’re talking about the belly of the beast here with the Dept. of Education…it’s literally where they brainwash the next generation, so that’s extremely important to the Deep State. And yet, according to reports out must now, President Trump is doing it: BREAKING: President Trump to reportedly issue an executive order to “dismantle” the Department of Education. — Leading Report (@LeadingReport) February 3, 2025 This man is absolutely incredible! ABC News confirmed: Dozens of Department of Education employees received letters as business hours closed Friday placing them on administrative leave, according to a copy of one letter obtained by ABC News. While no specific reason was given, some employees told ABC News they believe the only common thread among them is that they attended a voluntary training called the “Diversity Change-Agent Training Program.” The letter states that the administrative leave notice is not for disciplinary purposes. Rather, it’s being issued under President Donald Trump’s executive order on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) and “further guidance” from the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, according to the letter. A look at what DEI means amid Trump executive orders Per the letter, employees will receive full pay and benefits through the end of the administrative leave. They are not required to do work-related tasks during this time, nor are they required to come into the office. Employees who were placed on leave also had their government email access suspended as they received the letters. There’s no set time for the leave period, according to the letter. The letters have caused a frenzy throughout the department, as some employees had been locked out of their accounts and had to check their private email addresses for the notice, according to Sheria Smith, president of the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Local 252. Smith told ABC News more than 50 employees in “extremely diverse roles” within the department received the email notices to their government email addresses or their private email accounts after regular business hours over the weekend. ABC News spoke with three Department of Education employees who received the letters and described their leave as “paid administrative hell” since Friday evening. “It’s very, very, unsettling,” one department employee of over 20 years, who works in Washington, D.C., told ABC News. “I don’t get it. What’s my crime? What have I done?” Smith said the positions of Department of Education employees placed on leave run the gamut, from senior civil rights attorneys to attorneys for borrower defense to press specialists. She said she feared more letters would be sent in the coming days. An attorney who works for the department in Washington, D.C., said they were put on leave from their “dream job.” The employee has two children and received the notice after putting them to bed on Friday night, they said. The person said Friday was tough and the news was shocking to receive, but now they’re feeling “different levels” of sadness. “My mood felt a little bit different just waking up knowing that I wasn’t going to be working,” the employee told ABC News. “But I just feel like there’s a lot of information that I’m trying to process and, with small kids, it’s like you’re trying to balance a lot,” the employee added. Trump set to dismantle DEI within federal government in first day executive action The letters came as the Trump administration worked to scrub the federal government’s DEI policies and programs. The president issued an executive order during his first week in office calling on agencies to “combat” private-sector DEI programs. Trump’s rhetoric — including threatening for months to shutter the Department of Education — has created fear throughout the department, according to Smith. “People took these jobs because they care about the mission,” Smith told ABC News. “And so it absolutely impacts us. You know, the very thing that brought us to these jobs we’re unable to do.” Here we go! The next federal agency in the sights of DOGE, is the Department of Education! Trump is reportedly preparing an EO to begin “dismantling” the agency and “shutting down all functions”. The swamp-draining process is fully underway. Trump is actually doing it! pic.twitter.com/hbETYcg8hO — Clandestine (@WarClandestine) February 3, 2025 Let’s just say DOE employees are not handling this well…. Watch here: Here’s even more from ABC News: President Donald Trump could soon sign an executive order directing the secretary of education to dismantle the federal Department of Education, according to sources briefed on drafts of the order that have circulated among top administration officials. The proposed order gutting the agency is expected to call for the education secretary to submit a proposal for dismantling the department and for Congress to pass legislation to get rid of it. The timing on when Trump plans to sign the order remains unclear, but sources familiar with the process told ABC News that conversations about the future of the department have been actively occurring. But any executive action is likely to ask for a plan to shut down the department, but not an immediate directive to shut down the department, sources told ABC News. It’s also unclear how the next education secretary would handle plans to close the department and reallocate its functions. Trump’s education secretary choice Linda McMahon has not yet had a Senate confirmation hearing. A bill in the Senate to shutter the department would likely fail without a two-thirds majority vote. Trump and department skeptics have said they believe the agency has too much spending power — more than $20 billion in the 2025 fiscal year — without adequate academic results. Trump last week signed executive orders defending parental rights and prioritizing universal school choice, combating antisemitism and cutting federal funding for K-12 “indoctrination.” Conservatives dating back to President Ronald Reagan have campaigned on the promise of closing the Education Department. It’s also recently become a bicameral push from Republicans on Capitol Hill. YES, YES, YES! Return it to the states! Stay local! Get the federal government out of education!

Part of the strategic appeal of President Donald Trump’s push to add Greenland to the U.S. involves the natural resources contained beneath the surface of the massive island. But that is not the only place the president has gone looking for rare, valuable minerals. Trump is putting much stricter conditions on continued aid to Ukraine than his predecessor, including a new demand that the nation provide payment to the U.S. in the form of its many natural assets. As The Hill reported: “We’re handing them money hand over fist. We’re giving them equipment,” Trump said Monday. “We’re looking to do a deal with Ukraine, where they’re going to secure what we’re giving them with their rare earth and other things,” he told reporters in the Oval Office. “I want to have security of rare earth,” he added, appearing to refer to rare earth elements, which refers to a specific group of materials that are only deposited in relatively small quantities and can be used in a variety of applications including electronics, health care and batteries. His bold proclamation triggered a flood of praise from social media users upset over the Biden administration’s largesse: The art of the deal! — Mr.Marshall (@MistaMarshall00) February 3, 2025 BREAKING: President Trump just announced that he is demanding Ukraine to give its rare earth minerals to the United States as payment for all the aid. “So we’re looking to do a deal with Ukraine where they’re going to secure what we’re giving them with their rare earth and other… pic.twitter.com/M9xZbHTIMl — George (@BehizyTweets) February 3, 2025 This is a real power move. Many speculate Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may have been (in part) for its rare Earth minerals. The US taking control of those minerals is something that has already been put into motion. The US will protect those minerals, thus protecting Ukraine. — Zeus (@GreyBeardOfZeus) February 3, 2025 The Associated Press also reported on the latest developments: Trump, who had previously said he’d bring about a rapid end to the war, said talks are ongoing to bring the conflict to a close. “We made a lot of progress on Russia, Ukraine,” Trump said. “We’ll see what happens. We’re going to stop that ridiculous war.” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the Associated Press on Saturday that any negotiations between the U.S. and Russia but without his country were unacceptable. “They may have their own relations, but talking about Ukraine without us — it is dangerous for everyone,” Zelenskyy said. Here’s what Trump had to say about the Russia-Ukraine war a few days ago: