For Morgan’s Birthday Party on Saturday I took black bean dip. It was super easy to make and tasted fresh and filling. If you need a new dip for your Mexican dinner party or just for fun, try it! Black Bean Dip 1 can black beans 1 teaspoon vegetable oil 1/2 cup chopped onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 3/4 cup diced, fire-roasted tomatoes 1/2 cup salsa 2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1/4 cup chopped fresh 
We had a similar version of this as an appetizer at Jekyll’s for our valentine dinner on Monday. It was so amazing that I had to recreate it 2 days later. Soba Noodle Salad Adapted from The Sweets Life and from Pioneer Woman Cooks Share on Facebook 
This appetizer came together with things I had in the cupboard and fridge and may be on the top of my favorite appetizer list. It’s easy. It’s simple to make. It can be made ahead. It doesn’t need to be served warm. It’s moderately healthy. It’s packed with flavor. It has all of the qualities of a great appetizer. And it can be served in mini phyllo cups for added crunch and easy eating. Goat Cheese, 
Can you guess what Anna is chowing down on? Just a little bit of fresh crab for her snack this afternoon while I was making dinner Low-fat Crab Cakes 1 1/2 tablespoons low fat mayonnaise 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning 1 teaspoon Worcheshire Sauce 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 large egg 1/3 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs – wheat) 6 mini sweet peppers, diced 1 pound lump 
It’s hard to believe that Christmas is right around the corner. I don’t want it to come because I don’t want it to be over. It’s so much fun to prepare, shop for gifts, wrap and get excited to see family and friends! Since I am running from teaching an interval class this morning to teaching spinning tonight, I will leave you with this simple and fresh appetizer. It’s easy to take to any holiday party because it doesn’t need 
Tuesdays always seem like the busiest days for me. After teaching a 9:45 class I run home and get stuff done and eat lunch with Anna. Then I make dinner and do things around the house while she sleeps. When she wakes up, we play and then I am off to a 6pm class. By the time I get home, it’s bed time. So this is my nap/get things done time and I need to clean like crazy before Thanksgiving |
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