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So since I started this blog I became a Vegetarian.  I am trying my best to become a Vegan but needless to say it is a hard challenge to manage.  But I have not eaten any meat products since August 17th of 2013.  I will still keep posting recipes on here but without the meat.  Any of the recipes can have meat incorporated into them.  I will try to say which ones I would add if I cooked it with meat but all the pictures will be meat free.  I will also try to be more diligent about getting new posts on here sooner.

Pasta with artichokes

This one was super simple.

I box of thin spaghetti
3TBS olive oil
1 can olives
1 small jar artichokes drained (about 1.5 cups)
1 can diced tomatoes drained (about 1.5 cups)
1 small jar capers (about 1/4 cup)

I cooked a box of thin spaghetti then when it was done I put it back in the pan with some olive oil so it wouldn't become clumped together.  I then added a can of olives drained. I small jar of artichokes drained. I can of diced tomatoes drained.  And last I added a small jar of capers.  This was wonderful and super healthy.

7 Layer Dip

This dip recipe is a hug hit.

This is how it is layered in the pan

1 can re-fried beans mixed with 1 package taco seasoning
2-3 cups guacamole (I make mine with just avocados, lemon juice, onion, and tomatoes)
2 cups sour cream
1-2 cups shredded cheese
2 large tomatoes diced
1-2 cans of large olives sliced or buy the pre-sliced or diced olives.
6 scallions sliced up

I mix the re-fried beans and taco seasoning together then spread it in a 9x13 pan.  I then make my guacamole and spread it on top of the beans, I am not even sure how much I use of everything because I go off of taste.  I am sure there are some great guacamole recipes on Pinterest or Google it.  Then I spread the sour cream, be careful not to press too hard or it will mix with the guacamole.  Then I sprinkle on the cheese, tomatoes, olives and scallions.  I serve this with either crackers or chips.