CammySometimes meals just need to be simple. Ok, most of the time! I had nothing in particular in mind when I chose dipping and dunking for the challenge this week. I came across a ton of appetizer dips, but not a whole lot that would be considered a main course. Perhaps I just didn't look hard enough or use the right search term. In any case, I had this step-grandmother when I was young (think elementary school) who had this herb garden. I'm sure there were some lovely herbs in that little circular bed of herbs. There had to have been. There was also an herb that totally ruined the carrots one night. I typically was not allowed to leave the table until I'd "cleaned" my plate. On one night, when she used whatever herb that was in the carrots, I couldn't control my reaction and quite literally said the carrots were nasty and that I was not going to eat them. Well, complaining about the taste of food was like a cardinal sin in that house. I was sent to my room without being able to eat any of the rest of my dinner. I distinctly remember that this was a great blessing! I got to read and not eat those carrots! I have to say that most of the food she cooked was pretty good. Carrots have nothing to do with my dipping and dunking except for the fact that I recalled that it was this woman who also introduced me to French Dip, which is quite savory and delightful. I also consider it to be a very quick and simple meal to throw together. I knew the basics of what was involved, but, as I had never made it before, I went in search of a recipe. I don't recall the French Dip I had in the past ever having onions, but, I have to admit, they were a wonderful addition! In search of just the right recipe for this week, I came across multiple dip recipes for appetizers. They all looked pretty incredible. I'm not much of a fan of chicken, which is a long story. This buffalo chicken dip was pretty tasty though. I'm patting myself on the back for being thoughtful and not sprinkling the blue cheese over the entire dish. I'm the only one in this house who will eat it, however, I'm likely the only one that will eat the dip to begin with. I suppose I can always put some more on and just throw it back into the oven for a few minutes. I apparently couldn't make a choice this week, even after I'd already made a choice! So, I have dinner dip, appetizer dip and now, I have snacking dip! This sweet and salty combination is perfect for my Friday night book reading or movie watching, whichever it ends up to be! The only thing I would change in this dip, is to perhaps add just a smidge more powdered sugar. :) Happy dipping and dunking everyone! MandyJenZaneZane was a little busy this week as his family grew by one. Ember Annalise made her grand appearance on March 8th NikitaThis week's choice was dipping and dunking! I opted to test a fruit dip that I can use for our upcoming Easter dinner celebration. We are hosting this Easter at our house now that we're back in the US. The dip is a combination of cream cheese, marshmallow fluff, yogurt, vanilla, & citrus zest. Easy to make and delicious! Will definitely make for Easter. GeorgiaI saw this dip and thought,, Heck yeah! I substituted honey for the maple. Not overly sweet. We used our homemade yogurt. Super simple and oh so yummy I think the only thing I would change next time. Apples.. We were dipping and dunking this week. And who doesn't love to dip their food in something yummy?
Next week is St Patrick's day! Until then, Cammy, Mandy, Jen, Zane (and baby Ember), Nikita and Georgia
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