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Loaded Nachos with Avocado Cream

August 6, 2018 by Kristin

This avocado cream loaded nacho post is sponsored by FAGE Total Greek yogurt. All opinions included within this post are my own and based on my own experience.

Ever since Greek yogurt made an appearance on grocery store shelves, I’ve been a fan. Seriously, who can turn down thick, creamy, low-sugar yogurt? And it wasn’t much long after discovering Greek yogurt that I began using it as a substitution everywhere and anywhere. FAGE Total Greek yogurt was and is my go-to brand. The texture and flavor of FAGE is top notch and, beyond that, you can’t beat the simple, non-GMO ingredient list.

One of the easiest substitutions to make is replacing traditional sour cream withFAGE Total Greek yogurt. I’ve always used FAGE Total 2%, but love that FAGE Total comes in 5% {I’m all about good fat!}. It’s such a simple switch and, I find that, Greek yogurt has many more uses than sour cream so it’s always in my fridge. Nachos tonight, breakfast parfait tomorrow morning!

After years of sour cream swapping, I decided to get even more creative with Greek yogurt for savory dishes. Remember how I love good fat? Well I decided to add even more good fat to FAGE Total 2% by mixing it with avocados to create avocado cream {recipe below}. Avocado cream can be enjoyed solo as a chip or veggie dip or used to make nachos and quesadillas extra special.

My husband and daughter are now the biggest avocado cream fans. And my husband was super impressed with a dip/topping having so much protein and probiotics from the live active yogurt cultures. By the end of our loaded nacho dinner, he was already thinking of what we could make to incorporate avocado cream again.

I also enjoy getting our entire family’s input on ingredients for loaded nachos because they come out so much more impressive than when I make them on my own. My husband loves black olives and green onions and my step-daughter loves tomatoes – I’m typically a nacho purist and would have totally skipped over these ingredients!

Our loaded nachos ended up including: tortilla chips, Monterey jack cheese, cheddar cheese, black beans, black olives, tomatoes, green onions, pickled jalapeños, cilantro, and avocado cream. My biggest nacho tip is to take the extra time to create one layer of chips, add layers of all of your toppings, and repeat until you reach your desired quantity/height. I layered all of the ingredients except for the cilantro and avocado cream and put the nachos in a 400 degree oven for approximately five minutes, until the cheese was melted and the chips were warm.

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Filed Under: Gluten Free Recipes, Main Dish Recipes Tagged With: avocado, avocados, fage, greek yogurt, loaded nachos, nachos

Chipotle Layer Dip With Avocados & Green Chiles

September 6, 2015 by Kristin

Layer Dip

Layer dip reminds me of the glory days of college.  One of my roommates {and dearest friends}, Emily, would always whip up a batch on Gator gamedays.  Her raw-tomato-free dip quickly became my favorite gameday thing, Sunday thing, Tuesday thing.  It wasn’t uncommon to convince her to skip class, make dip, stay in PJs, pop in a John Cusack flick, and dominate an entire 8 x 11 tray.  It was college.  It was lazy. It was perfect.

Layer Dip Layer Ideas

Fast forward to adulthood, I still use Emily’s general formula for layer dip: beans, cheese, salsa in lieu of tomatoes, taco seasoning, green chiles, etc., etc..  From her, I learned not to commit myself to seven layers, but to layer only the good {to me} stuff.

Layering Layer Dip

So this weekend, to kick-off college football season, I made a layer dip with the things I’m craving lately: chipotle salsa and green chiles.  It’s smoky, spicy, a little more adult than the college version, and I have no doubt that it’ll be a hit!

Goooooo Gators!!

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Filed Under: Gluten Free Recipes, Sides Recipes Tagged With: chipotle, gluten free, layer dip

Snow Crab & Granny Smith Apple Guacamole

July 22, 2015 by Kristin

Crab & Apple Guacamole Recipe

I love, love, love the guacamole sampler at La Condesa.  It’s a total must-order when I have visitors in town. And every time I order it, I secretly hope the company I’m keeping isn’t a fan of crabmeat so there’s more crab and apple guacamole for me.

Snow Crab Claws

Until recently, it never dawned on me how straightforward this guacamole was.  There’s nothing super complex about the guac itself, no marinades on the meat or fruit, and no secret sauce drizzled on top {to my knowledge}.  Its simplicity is what makes it so delicious.  So why not make it at home?

How to keep apples from getting brown

I couldn’t remember much about specific flavors of the guacamole other than crabmeat and apples, so I whipped something up that was super delicate that really allowed the garnishes to shine.  Typically, I’d put red onions and garlic in a guac, but shallots seemed like the more appropriate choice tonight.  And instead of serving with tortilla chips, I changed it up by using dried plantains.

Will knowing how to recreate this dish reduce my future La Condesa visits?  Absolutely not!  But having a homemade guac recipe with such a fun twist will surely come in handy for future dinner parties.

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Filed Under: Dairy Free Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Sides Recipes Tagged With: apple, austin, crab, guacamole, la condesa

Cucumber & Cilantro Chicken Salad

August 1, 2014 by Kristin

Cucumber Chicken Salad

Have you ever been such a busy bee that when you came home from the grocery store you realized, not only did you forget something, but you brought home another thing that already had fair representation in the fridge?  Like cilantro. I’ve purchased cilantro three times  in less than a week.  Not good.

Cubed Chicken Breast

Luckily my roommate’s gym schedule is about an hour behind my yoga schedule. And since we both go to the grocery store on a daily basis {I wish I was joking}, I knew he could pick up that onion that slipped my mind.  And as far as the boat loads of cilantro?  I’d just whip up a batch of super summery chicken salad and pretend the overstock was all on purpose.

Chicken Salad Ingredients

And then I’d be thankful.  Because chicken salad with cukes, red onions, cilantro, lime, and homemade mayo is such a darn good combo.  Season with salt, pepper, and a pinch of cayenne pepper and man oh man, you’ve got yourself something special.

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Filed Under: Dairy Free Recipes, Gluten Free Recipes, Main Dish Recipes, recipes Tagged With: candida cleanse, chicken salad, dairy free, dinner, gluten free, lunch, paleo, recipes, summer

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