Four of Our Family's Favorite DipsHealthy eating around the holidays is always a challenge. Whether we are “eating to live” (consuming nutrient dense foods only necessary to maintain our bodies) or “living to eat” (making food a more central focus of our daily lives) has been in my thoughts this week. My opinion: Everything is okay in moderation. Indulgence is okay, in moderation. Is filling up on empty calories of junk food worth the health consequences? No! But there are too many foods that are absolutely delicious, that are treasured family traditions, that sharing them with loved ones makes memories and life worthwhile. Whatever those foods are for your family, embrace them and indulge!
Here are 4 of our family’s fast & favorite dip recipes – the perfect accompaniment to family game night or watching the ball drop on New Year’s Eve! Tomato Dip 8oz Morning Glory Original 1 quart canned tomatoes ¼ tsp cayenne pepper (or to taste) Allow cheese to come to room temperature. Heat tomatoes to a simmer in saucepan or microwave. Drain most of juice from tomatoes. Place tomatoes, cheese & pepper in blender and pulse until smooth, scraping sides with a spatula as needed. Refrigerate until serving. Best with fresh veggies or potato chips. Bacon & Swiss Dip 8oz Morning Glory Original ½ C mayonnaise 4oz Butternut Baby Swiss, grated/cubed 2 tbsp chopped onion 8 slices of bacon, cooked & crumbled Reserve a handful of bacon crumbles, then mix all other ingredients. Place in a small greased loaf pan. Top with remaining bacon. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until browned on top. Serve hot/warm. Best with bagel chips or crackers. Cheesy Crab (or Chicken) Dip ¼ C butter, softened 4 oz Morning Glory Original, softened 1 C shredded Goblin cheese (or NY cheddar) 1 C sour cream ½ Tbsp minced dry onion 8 oz crab meat or cooked chicken, shredded Mix all ingredients in bowl, spread in casserole dish. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Serve warm with tortilla chips, crackers, bread bowl, etc. Yield: 4 C Glorious Fruit Dip 8oz Morning Glory Original ¾ C packed brown sugar 1 C sour cream 1 tsp vanilla 2 tsp lemon juice 1 C cold milk 1 small pkg instant vanilla pudding Beat together cheese & sugar til creamy. Add rest of ingredients & mix until smooth. Cover & chill. Serve with fresh fruit!
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When you open your freezer, are you met with an ice-covered abyss of unidentified objects?
Does the thought of “stocking up” on anything scare you because you’ll have to make more space? Not sure what you should meal plan because you don’t know what’s left in there? Whether your freezer is just ½ of a typical fridge, or you have the largest chest you could find, keeping it under control will make your life better! This hit home last time we returned from the butcher with two truckloads of meat! Our fleet is seven chest and upright freezers, plus the freezers of two extra refrigerators, and keeping track of what’s where, how much inventory we have left, and GETTING IT ALL IN is no easy feat! No lies, I consider myself something of a pro at freezer jenga. Here are 5 tips to make life with a freezer more enjoyable:
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