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Thursday, February 21, 2013

White Bean and Avocado Dip.......


My good friend Mary Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezes came for lunch this week. It's not very often that we get to meet for lunch in the middle of the week, but its February school vacation and we both have the week off.  I served this yummy, creamy white bean and avocado dip with tortilla chips while we chatted and enjoyed the the warmth from the fireplace.
 
Here is the recipe.
Ingredients:
  • 2 avocados
  • 15 oz. can of Cannellini beans ( rinsed and drained)
  • 2 large garlic clove, peeled
  • Juice from 2 limes
  • 3/4 tsp. ground cumin
  • 2 tbsp. chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 tsp. taco seasoning
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • pinch pepper flakes
Put all the above ingredients in a food processor and pulse until blended and almost smooth. 

After snacking on the dip and chips it was off to the dining room for steaming bowls of chicken taco soup and Mary's delicious blueberry pie for dessert.

I was thrilled when Mary offered to bring a pie for our dessert.  As you can see from the bottom right photo,  I had all I could do from picking up the plate and licking it.  If you love blueberries as much as I do, you are going to love this pie.   Here is Mary's recipe for  Blue Ribbon Winner Blueberry Pie.  




27 comments:

  1. The dip, the lunch, the cozy atmosphere & more importantly, the company, was the best! I had a blast! Next time we should invite the guys . . . maybe! LOL!!!

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  2. Oh how lovely to have lunch with your girlfriend, you lunch looks so good. Have a great weekend.

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  3. OMG how many yummy pics...
    Have a lovely day

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  4. Sounds like you had a fun afternoon with some amazing food-enjoy:@)

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  5. Aw! Wish you girls were a smidge closer....because this looks like an AMZING lunch with FABULOUS company :)

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  6. I'm so glad you two had a nice 'catch-up', as my Mom calls these kinds of days! Everything looks cozy and, as usual, totally delish! Enjoy the rest of the vacation week! heck, maybe there will be a snow day on Monday! Wink!

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  7. That sounds perfect. The company and the awesome food :)

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  8. Avocado dip in front of the fireplace...hmmm....yes!! And it's snowing outside - a perfect Friday night treat! xo

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  9. That dip sounds amazing! I'll have to give it a try.

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  10. That pie looks amazing! I haven't a blueberry pie in ages and it sounds wonderful right now. The dip sounds delicious as well - I love any kind of chips and dip. It's so nice to just spend an afternoon with a friend.

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  11. How yummy, it sounds like my kind of day. Good food and good friends.
    I wish I could keep avocados that long in my house. My Will comes in from work and sees then on the counter and eats a whole one for a snack. :) He eats them with a spoon. The other kids are almost as bad. :) My tree got froze this winter. I don't know if It is survived. Have a nice weekend.

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  12. The blueberry pie looks Yummy..Makes me remember that I should think about something for dinner...BB Pie would fit the bill :)

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  13. Everything looks so yummy, your photos and serve ware are beautiful. What a beautiful day you've had :)

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  14. so unbelievably jealous... I wish i'd been there for the wonderful company and the glorious food... wonderful bean dip recipe, thank you x

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  15. Is there anything better than good friends sharing a delightful meal, I think not...Blueberry pie is my all time favorite and I have wild Maine blueberries just waiting to be put to good use...Ten inches of snow and climbing, ugh! Greetings, Julie.

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  17. I wish I could have been there, the dip looks amazing and I've heard about Mary's famous pie! I love the new look of your blog, by the way!

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  18. It sounds like it was a wonderful get together. I make a white bean dip but never thought of using it as a base...yours sounds delicious. I was just on Mary's blog and saw her pie recipe. It is a small world we live in.

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  19. Oh boy. That dippy looks fab! Mmm mmm mmm Would so love to join you girls for lunch. Thanks so much for stopping by my blog and commenting, too. Susan

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  20. What a yummy treat to share with good friends. :) I love avocado and can't wait to try this dip.

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  21. Your dip sounds fantastic! I love avocados and I make quacamole all the time, but I'll try this delicious dip next time.

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  22. Sounds like the perfect visit, great food and company in front of a warm fire! The dip sounds awesome (thanks for the recipe!), and that pie is so pretty! -Tammy

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  23. That looks DELICIOUS and is just the sort of dip I love too! Karen

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