GreenSunflower Cooks

Back In Action

If you read my regular blog you will know I am been SICK.  I am finally getting my energy back after a long six weeks of feeling so crappy I couldn't stand longer than five minutes.

Citymama, put up her plans for meals this week and I decided I would go ahead and post mine too.  There might even be some recipes later this week, with pictures.  Babe and I got a macro lens for our SLR, so the pics should be gorgeous. 

• Monday: Yogurt, Rosemary, and Lemon Marinated Lamb Loin Chops, Yukon Gold Smashers
• Tuesday: Turkey Tacos with all the fixin's
• Wednesday: Date night
• Thursday: Dill Pesto Grilled Salmon, roasted asparagus, or some kind of in season veggie
• Friday: Goin' out
• Saturday: Veggie Soup
• Sunday: Day of rest:)

OK, y'all, I gotta get to the grocery store!!!

Superbowl Party: 7 Layer Dip and Menu

In normal crazy American fashion, Babe and I have acquired both a 46in LCD TV and a 900 watt surround sound system, just in time for the Superbowl.  But we cannot forget the food, because a good TV without good food... well sucks.

Here is my menu for the party.

• 7 Layer Dip and Tortilla Chips
• BBQ'ed (cause it's California) Baby Back Ribs with Baby Ray's spicy BBQ sauce
• Classic Baby Red Potato Salad
• Gluten Free Baked Beans (recipe to be found)
• Pina Coladas
• Coconut Chocolate Chip Cake
• Requisite Hard and not-so-Hard Alcohol

7 layer mexican dip
Originally uploaded by greensunflower.

I make a mean 7 layer dip.  I don't have a pic because I haven't made it since I started this blog, so I will post the recipe now and the pic later.  The secret is in the taco seasoning.

GreenSunflower's 7 layer dip

• 1 can refried beans
• 2 avocados
• 1 lime
• salt
• 1 16oz container sour cream
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese (you can use Jack but chedda looks betta)
• 2 small tomatoes chopped
• 3 green onions chopped
• 1/2 can chopped black olives

On large plate (approx. equal to 12-14 inch diameter) spread beans.  Mash avocados with lime and a little bit of salt.  Spread avocado mixture over beans.  Mix taco seasoning and sour cream, spread over avocado mixture.  Sprinkle grated cheese, tomatoes, green onions, and olives over sour cream mixture.  Dig In!