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Recipe: Cheesy Black Bean and Corn Dip
This cheesy black bean and corn dip is deliciously cheesy and perfect on tacos! You can make it ahead of time and it holds up well if you bring it to a friends house for game night. Okay, let’s get started! Ingredients 8 oz of cream cheese 8 oz of greek yogurt 1 tablespoon of lime juice 1 teaspoon of birds eye chili powder 2 teaspoons of cumin 1 teaspoon of garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon of onion powder salt and pepper to taste 1 1/2…
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Recipe: Jalapeño Yogurt Sauce
Jalapeño yogurt sauce is a lighter version of my jalapeño cream cheese sauce. It’s full of so much flavour and it’s the perfect chicken or taco topping. Okay, let’s get started on making this bight sauce. Ingredients 2 jalapeño 1 cup of cilantro 4 tablespoons of greek yogurt 1 tablespoon of lime juice 1/4 cup of olive oil dash of white vinegar salt to taste First, wash your jalapeños and cilantro, then add all of the ingredients into your Vitamix or food processor. Then, mix…
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Recipe: White Queso
Rotel white queso – it’s the perfect dip for the game next weekend. Plus, it’s gluten free and made with real cheese, not the heavily processed kind (although, Velveeta is a childhood memory for me, and I doubt I’ll ever fully give it up). Ingredients 400g of monterey jack cheese 1 can of Rotel, drained 8oz of cream cheese 3/4 cup of sour cream 1 bunch of green onions The first thing you’ll want to do is cube your cheese. Then, drain the Rotel tomatoes.…
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Recipe: Black Bean Dip
Black bean dip – it’s the perfect snack with snap peas, with enchiladas or even with homemade tortilla chips. This is a staple in our house and I can’t ever seem to make enough. Adapted from this recipe, my black bean dip has a bit more kick and a little more spice. Let’s get blending! Ingredients 19 oz can of black beans a loose cup of fresh cilantro 1 teaspoon of cumin 1/2 teaspoon of chili powder 2 1/2 tablespoons of grape seed oil 3…
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Recipe: Tzatziki
Tzatziki! It’s time for dip – tzatziki dip that is! This refreshing, healthy, and easy dip is the perfect afternoon snack. I eat it with more cucumbers and my husband likes it with naan, not pita, don’t get the two confused! Okay, let’s get this recipe underway! Ingredients medium cucumber 1 1/2 cups of Greek yogurt tablespoon of minced garlic 1 1/2 tablespoons of fresh dill salt and pepper First, you’ll need to wash and peel your cucumber. I also deseed it – that cuts…
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Recipe: Gluten Free Red Bean Dip
Gluten free red bean dip is spicy and filling. Packed with protein and flavour it’s sure to please. Kidney beans sometimes get a bad rep (I’m not too sure why), yet in this recipe they certainly shine. Make this for an after work dinner party or for game night. It’s good, trust me. Ingredients 15 oz can of kidney beans a small white onion 1 1/2 tablespoons of chopped garlic 2 tomatoes 1 red chile 1/2 a cup of red wine vinegar 2 tablespoons of…
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Recipe: Warm Salsa and Baked Goat Cheese
Warm salsa and baked goat cheese is the perfect snack for this Sunday’s game. It’s gluten free (just as long as you use GF crackers or chips) and it’s hearty. Oh, and full of flavour, too. Shall we get started? Ingredients a red onion 1 tablespoon of garlic 2 tablespoons of olive oil 3 off the vine tomatoes 1-2 tablespoons of basil 1/2 teaspoons of salt 4-5 oz of goat cheese crackers/chips for dipping Okay – first, gather all of your ingredients and set the…
