Ok so maybe some would disagree with me, but other than my youngest daughter this is a big hit at the dinner table, especially when I make Mexican themed meals.
Heat up 4 cups of hot water
Steep 5 chai tea bags
add 1 tbs vanilla
2 tbs brown sugar
1 tbs cinnamon
Stir well
Pour hot tea mixture into a pitcher, add about 3 cups of ice, let it melt into it
Once it has cooled, fill individual glasses half way with ice
Also Fill each glass half way with one of the following...
-low fat half and half
-rice milk
-skim milk or any percentage will do really
Then pour the tea mixture over it, stir gently and serve
You can also make this an adult drink by adding liquor to it such as a rum, Kahlua, Irish Crm etc.
Great drink for a party or just a dinner among friends. Enjoy!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Avacado, spinach and black bean dip AKA, Diaper Dip
Ok, so the term Diaper dip doesn't make it sound overly appealing but trust me this yummy dip is well worth the effort and yes it is high in fat, but good fat and less in calories, and is great for a party so you don't have to worry so much because you won't be the only one inhaling it. I was bored in my kitchen the other day, had left over ingredients from a Mexican themed casserole I was making so I decided to throw these items into the ol' food processor and give it a try! Honestly if you don't have a good food processor I would just wait till you have one or borrow one to make this, otherwise you probably won't want to go through all the hassle of not having one again.
Sooo, that being said,
-1 or 2 whole avocado's (skin and pit not included of course)You do not have to double any of the other ingredients if you add an extra avocado.
-1/2 cup black beans (I prefer to cook them but canned would do)
-2 cups fresh baby organic spinach ** Please do not use frozen!
-1/2 cup queso (to make your own I will include a super easy recipe at the bottom)
-1/2 cup low fat cream cheese
-1/3 cup mayo (low fat or fat free is fine)
-1/3 cup fresh parsley
-apx 2 tbs fresh leak or green onion
- salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste (you can add cayenne pepper for some heat)
The beauty of a food processor and a dip recipe is that you don't have to chop anything ahead of time, dump them all in, process and scoop out to serve
Queso recipe: (No spice)
1/4 cup low fat half and half
2 cups shredded cheese ( I prefer softer cheeses like Colby and Monterey but don't be afraid to experiment. Cheddar works but it will not have as smooth a consistency so I would avoid it unless you are a die hard cheddar fan.
Now, if you don't like spice in it, continue on to heating it, if you do like spice, then read on here... take one chili pepper, remove all seeds and chop extra fine and add to the mix, for extra heat add cayenne pepper to taste.
On the lowest heat possible, slowly warm up the half and half, then as it warms add the cheese and stir it in, I have found that if you stir it for a few minutes then shut the heat off and cover it and go do something else for a few minutes, you have burnt free queso. Don't be impatient, just cover and let it sit for 5-10 minutes and then stir. It's really that simple!
Don't forget to make your own chips using jalapeno tortilla shells, simply rub a small amount of olive oil or spray with pam, cut in chip size pieces, spread evenly and bake on 350 degrees for a few minutes until they start to stiffen up. Keep an eye on them because they will over cook in a matter of seconds once they reach that point.
Everyone will love your chips and dips and ask you to teach them! Enjoy.
Sooo, that being said,
-1 or 2 whole avocado's (skin and pit not included of course)You do not have to double any of the other ingredients if you add an extra avocado.
-1/2 cup black beans (I prefer to cook them but canned would do)
-2 cups fresh baby organic spinach ** Please do not use frozen!
-1/2 cup queso (to make your own I will include a super easy recipe at the bottom)
-1/2 cup low fat cream cheese
-1/3 cup mayo (low fat or fat free is fine)
-1/3 cup fresh parsley
-apx 2 tbs fresh leak or green onion
- salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste (you can add cayenne pepper for some heat)
The beauty of a food processor and a dip recipe is that you don't have to chop anything ahead of time, dump them all in, process and scoop out to serve
Queso recipe: (No spice)
1/4 cup low fat half and half
2 cups shredded cheese ( I prefer softer cheeses like Colby and Monterey but don't be afraid to experiment. Cheddar works but it will not have as smooth a consistency so I would avoid it unless you are a die hard cheddar fan.
Now, if you don't like spice in it, continue on to heating it, if you do like spice, then read on here... take one chili pepper, remove all seeds and chop extra fine and add to the mix, for extra heat add cayenne pepper to taste.
On the lowest heat possible, slowly warm up the half and half, then as it warms add the cheese and stir it in, I have found that if you stir it for a few minutes then shut the heat off and cover it and go do something else for a few minutes, you have burnt free queso. Don't be impatient, just cover and let it sit for 5-10 minutes and then stir. It's really that simple!
Don't forget to make your own chips using jalapeno tortilla shells, simply rub a small amount of olive oil or spray with pam, cut in chip size pieces, spread evenly and bake on 350 degrees for a few minutes until they start to stiffen up. Keep an eye on them because they will over cook in a matter of seconds once they reach that point.
Everyone will love your chips and dips and ask you to teach them! Enjoy.
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