Healthy AND Delicious?!?

DING DING DING, We have a winner! This dip would make a great side to those less than healthy sandwiches, or would be healthier choice over those yummy but artery clogging cheese dips for Super Bowl Sunday- and the best part- people will love it and devour it just as fast!

I made this dip last night for Ryan to take to work for a Christmas thing today. He asked me to send him the recipe for some ladies at work and while I was at it, I figured I would add it on here. Luckily, I saved myself a small bowl of it so I have a picture, and I am getting to enjoy some now to remind me just how good it is!=) I think all the Braithwait women have made this dip numerous times. It's a keeper!!

Black Bean and Corn Salsa


1 can petite diced tomatoes, well drained
1 can shoepeg corn
1 can black beans, rinsed adn drained
2 Tbs. chopped red onion *
2 Tbs. red wine vinegar
1 Tbs. olive oil
2 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro *
1 tsp. chipolte chili peppers (I just used some diced jalapenos with some
chipolte seasoning for a little kick)
1/4 tsp. salt*
pinch of sugar
squeeze of fresh lime

*- I add extra to taste
(you can easily double the recipe for a crowd)

Combine all ingredients in a bowl. Cover and chill for atleast 30 minutes.
Stir before serving with tortilla chips.

This Dip's for You, Mom!

Okay my mom has asked me for this recipe about 10 times. Apparently she never writes it down when I give it to her- so now you can't ask again mom =)

Party Cheese Dip

2 lbs. Velveeta
1 lb. ground beef (browned and drained)
1 can enchilada sauce
2 cans RoTel
1 cup rice, cooked
1 package taco seasoning
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cup water
Heat in large pot or slow cooker. Serve with your favorite chips.

My mother-in-law was actually the 1st to make this and it is a good variation to your regular RoTel cheese dip. While it is still just as terrible- since with the other ingredients it doesn't re-congeal into a solid block of cheese the shape of your storage container after being refrigerated, it somehow makes it seem a little less artery- clogging. I know that line of thinking doesn't actually work, but hey, it makes me feel better! Also, with the beef and rice, it is a little easier to make a meal out of it!