• mac n cheese packed into a ziplock bag for a new momma meal

    new momma meals;

    August 25, 2023bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    A whole assortment of favorite freezer dump meals, perfect for gifting as new momma meals, or as gifts to anyone who needs a stash of pre-made meals.

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  • Guacamole @ bestwithchocolate.com

    guacamole;

    April 3, 2017bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    Everyone needs a classic guacamole recipe on hand, and tipsychocochip is here to deliver!  Silky in texture and livened up with red onion, cumin, and tomatoes, here’s a perfect party recipe for when store-bought just won’t cut it! – – You really can’t get much better than a perfectly silky ripe avocado. It’s funny to me as I write this–I used to hate avocados. They seemed pointless to me, tasteless, and a weird texture. But I’ve come to really enjoy their subtle enhancements to dishes I already love. One of the reasons I even gave avocados a chance was cumin.…

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  • Five Layer Dip @ bestwithchocolate.com

    five layer dip;

    March 27, 2017bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    Refried beans smothered in salsa, guacamole, sour cream and topped with a layer of melted Cheddar cheese for the ultimate party dip! – – This is my take on a “seven layer dip”. Five layers gives me plenty of delicious goodness, and fits perfectly into a pie plate!  Of course it’s completely customizable, so feel free to swap layers or add back some of the others if they appeal to you! Here are my 5 layers: Refried beans (I get mine canned at Trader Joe’s) Salsa Guacamole (get the recipe, or you can always go with pre-made) Sour cream &…

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  • Huevos Rancheros Quesadillas

    blue apron: huevos rancheros quesadillas;

    June 14, 2016bestwithchocolate@gmail.com

    Blue apron is the second order-by-meal service that I’ve used, the first being hello fresh.  Feel free to revisit the recipe for dijon walnut salmon and couscous for my list of pros/cons on hello fresh.  At some point I will compile a nice list about all the different services, but I’m keeping with the past format for now. Pros As compared to hello fresh, I like the recipes more.  They seem a little more exotic, with an occasional ingredient that I wouldn’t have probably picked up otherwise.  I relish the opportunity to be nudged out of my comfort zone without being overwhelmed by new…

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