I didn't set out to make a big spread, but that's just how it turned out. At least we finally got to eat the giant whopping gobs of seven-layer dip that one is generally too embarrassed to take at a party, since it was just the two of us. There's half of the dish left, and another entire dish still left in the fridge!
1. Seven-layer dip, though who's counting the layers? I replaced the wads of iceberg lettuce with just a little tiny bit of fresh romaine. (In the future, no lettuce at all. Too soggy-seeming and makes the dip hard to scoop out.) I also added another layer--refried black beans--as well as a layer of guacamole. (How can you have seven-layer dip without guac?) Served with lime tortilla chips.
2. Deviled eggs. (I use the basic recipe from my Better Homes and Gardens cookbook, but use half mayo, half Miracle Whip. I also add to the plain yellow mustard an additional portion of Dijon mustard.)
3. Brat-kebabs. Johnsonville smoked brats cut in chunks, interspersed with chunks of red onion and red bell peppers. (All previously marinated in a can of beer and the juice from a can of sauerkraut.) Broil or grill. The important thing is to serve this with a dipping sauce comprised of creamy horseradish, dijon mustard, a dash of malt vinegar, and enough beer to make it dippy instead of spready. I made this whole ensemble up and am unduly proud of it.
4. Cornbread. I'm sure you have a favorite recipe. I used a mix.
5. Cold bottles of Red Stripe Jamaican Lager. (Mummy didn't get to drink it, but did use it in the cooking.)
MISTRESS OF SCIENCE! Mwah ha ha ha.
(Actually now with PhD, but Doctor of Philosophy just doesn't have the same evil ring, does it?)
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5 comments:
That seven layer taco dip looks great! We've got a cookout coming up in the not-too-distant future, so I might have to make that.
So...who are you guys rooting for in the World Cup?
The dip is not complicated, but is is somewhat "fiddly" (just takes a while to assemble, especially if you make the guac yourself.)
Ha ha ha...what country.
Let's just say that I have rarely seen such nationalistic fervor since I started coming around here! It's a good thing I have a Union Jack top that will still fit me (more or less.)
Of course, today I was hoping the US would at least not get scored on so dang many times...ah, well.
I think the brat-kebabs look pretty awesome. I have been opting to watch games in places where people cook things FOR me though... lazy little lady that I am. But maybe i'll gear p for my "housewarming" in July and do something this ambitious.
Liz was aghast to hear that I'm rooting for Portugal. I guess she thinks I have some kind of nationalistic loyalty or something.
Anywho, we won our first game against Angola and play Iran tomorrow. I don't think we'll have a problem beating them, and I think we have a chance of going all the way this time.
It was a good game today against Iran; lotta ridiculous fouls, though. I don't know about going all the way, though. I guess I still picture one of the big five as usual.
I have a different favorite for each game. I think it would be great fun to be there in person, regardless of who ends up winning.
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