"Evelyn" > wrote in message
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> "Nicky" > wrote in message
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>> There's an evening barn dance organised by the local Diabetes UK group
>> in a couple of weekend's time, and I promised I'd make dips - someone
>> else is bringing veggies as dippers - for up to 100 people.
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>> I was thinking of doing hummous - I have a chick-pea mountain in my
>> pantry already - and possibly salsa, and a cream cheese/yoghurt dip.
>> They've got to be easy and quick, and do-able the day before - I'm
>> currently spending my leisure time, including the day of the dance,
>> running my eldest round university Open Days.
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>> Any ideas?
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>> Nicky.
>> T2 dx 05/04 + underactive thyroid
>> D&E, 150ug thyroxine
>> Last A1c 5.2% BMI 26
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> Nicky I have a friend who makes a fantastically delicious bean dip. She
> takes cooked or canned beans, usually pinto.... and mashes them
> thoroughly. Mix with sour cream and hot salsa. Blend well.... and it
> makes a lot, but it is so good that it goes. Serve it with tortilla
> chips.
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> Evelyn
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> "Even as a mother protects with her life her only child, So with a
> boundless heart let one cherish all living beings." --Sutta Nipata 1.8
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I always add a bit of bacon grease to my refried beans...perks them up a
bit. I usually add some salsa to the beans, and Mexican Cheese...and Nuke
it.