Seven-layer dip is one of the classics, and it’s a great “potluck” item to bring to parties – it will definitely be one of the empty dishes at the end of a bash.
Seven-Layer Dip
Seven-layer dip – so pretty and festive!
2 cans refried beans
1/2 cup salsa
1 15-oz. container of sour cream
1 cup shredded cheese (I used a blend of cheddar, jack, and asiago)
1 small can sliced black olives
For pico de gallo:
2 tomatoes, diced
2 shallots, diced
1 jalapeno, seeds and membrane removed, and diced
Juice of half a lemon or a lime
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
For
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When I was shopping at our local Sunflower Market the other day, the cauliflower looked so lovely – and was on sale for cheapcheapcheap. So I bought a head to have with our tandoori chicken and naan that evening. I decided to make curried cauliflower, and it was delicious. Two of my kids declared it “the best cauliflower ever!”
Curried Cauliflower
Curried Cauliflower
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 onion, diced
1 teaspoon curry powder
1 teaspoon kosher salt (divided)
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cardamom
Pinch of cayenne
1 head of cauliflower, cored and cut into bite-size pieces
1 15-oz. can coconut
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One of our “go-to” dinners is “breakfast for dinner”, or “brinner”, as some of my friends call it. Frequently, that means eggs with sausage and hashbrowns. But sometimes, it means fried potatoes with tomatoes and cilantro with the eggs instead. This is my favorite way with “brinner”!
Sometimes, my fifteen-year old and I will have this for lunch, too (the boys aren’t very fond of potatoes). I will give the recipe for two large servings. It doubles just fine.
Fried Potatoes with Cilantro and Tomatoes
Fried Potatoes and Eggs with Tomatoes and Cilantro
2 russet
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Black bean burritos are a favorite standby here. The kids like them, and I love them because they are made with stuff I always have around – so if I forget to take something out of the freezer, I’ve still got dinner.
They are also great for those times when I’m really trying to stretch the grocery budget.
Black Bean Burritos
Black Bean Burritos
8 flour tortillas
2 cans of black beans, drained and rinsed
1/2 cup water or broth
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shredded cheese
Put all ingredients
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