Healthy Veggie Dip

A healthy alternative to that yummy veggie dip... use Greek Yogurt!

Ingredients:
1 big container of PLAIN Greek Yogurt (any brand will do, just make sure it is PLAIN Greek Yogurt)
1 packet of Dip Seasoning Mix (Ranch works well, and so does Garlic & Herb)
Directions:
Mix together and enjoy!

I have found that the dip tastes the most flavorful after a day of sitting, so I make the dip a day ahead. Also, just as a disclaimer, you can taste the Greek Yogurt, and it doesn't taste like Sour Cream. But remember, this is a healthier alternative, tastes great in its own way, and gives you the same "dip sensation" as the Sour Cream dips you are use to making, but better for you! I think this dip is definitely work a try :) We love it in our home!

Easy Cheesy Chili Dip

Happy Super Bowl Sunday!! I think that's Super Bowl XLVI to be exact :)
Now, I may not be a football fan, and commercials are ok (though this year seemed to turn more commercial fans then football! Funny how things change!), but an excuse for good food and good company ALWAYS have my vote!

Here is a quick dip recipe! Enjoy!

Ingredients
1 block of cream cheese
1 can of hormel chili (I like the spicy kind!)
1 bag of tortilla chips

Directions
Place chili and cream cheese in a pot over the stove. Heat on Med/Low and stir till completely blended together. Then, Serve!

It's that easy! I normally just serve in the pot I cooked it in, because it never has enough time to make it into a bowl before it is gone!!! But if you do want to have the dip out longer, I would suggest putting it in a small crock-pot/ heating dish because the dip is best when hot.

Deluxe Bean Dip and Guacamole

This is a super simple recipe that can be done on the fly! Sometimes, my husband and I have it for a meal too! It's just different and fun and SUPER tasty! I have adapted it from my mom's version, who adapted it from those 7 layer bean dip recipes. So try it and make it your own!

Deluxe Bean Dip:
Ingredients:
2 cans of fat free refried beans
1 jar of salsa (I like medium and chunky, for the heat and texture)
1 small can of black olives
1 small can of diced jalapeno peppers (we like spicy!)
1 bag of shredded cheese (the taco/ mexican blend is usually a good bet!)
TORTILLA CHIPS! yum!


Directions:
Preheat oven to 350.
In a 12X9 (glass, oven safe) dish, put both cans of beans at the bottom. A spatula works best to help out. Then put in enough salsa to cover the beans with a nice thin layer. Then sprinkle the olives, and sprinkle the jalapenos on top. Then lastly, sprinkle the cheese on top.
Now really, everything is cooked... but I like to get it nice and hot. I usually set the timer for 30 min, and then just check on it and see if the dip is boiling, and the cheese is browning. Want toastier cheese? Turn on the boiler and give it a good half a minute.

And you are done!

Guacamole:
I just made this up and tasted as I went, but I like the taste, so I wanted to share!

Ingredients:
2 avocados, pitted and scooped
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 tomato, diced
1/2 small onion, diced
salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
Put the (pitted and scooped) avocados in a bowl, mash with a fork. Add minced garlic, diced tomato, diced onion, and salt and pepper to taste. Mix and Serve! You can add cilantro if you want, but my husband prefers not so no cilantro here!