Rolling out the same kind of dip from your kitchen every thanksgiving can become dull for both you and your guests. Trying new combinations of dips can be a great idea to break the monotony of serving the same party dip year after year. What’s best, some dips are not so hard to make as they may seem to be. Check out this list of easy thanks giving party recipes that you could serve your guests this thanksgiving!
Sweet potato vegan cheese dip
Serve this dip to your vegan friends and wait for their legendary reaction! This dip is easy to make and takes about 20 minutes to be ready. The prep which includes boiling of sweet potato cubes, takes the only time. Once tender, all you do is blend sweet potato with coconut milk, olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder and lemon juice until smooth. You could also add some zesty seasoning to add an extra flavor. Serve this amazing recipe to all your guests and see how you get flooded with compliments!
Parmesan and Broccoli dip
For a healthy chip and dip session, use broccoli! The goodness of broccoli is well known and so are its numerous health benefits. Using broccoli in your dip therefore makes perfect sense. To make your dip a powerhouse of nutrition, replace vegetable oil for coconut oil. To make this wholesome dip, bake parmesan cheese, homemade mayo, garlic, minced onions, salt, coconut oil and chopped broccoli and bake for about 25 minutes. Your dip is ready to serve with fresh veggies!
Creamy pumpkin dip
This may seem like pumpkin pie but it tastes divine with freshly sliced apples, crackers, gingersnaps, chips and the like. What’s best, it is a perfect thanksgiving dip to whip even at the last minute! Cook cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, cinnamon and pumpkin and stir till you reach a pasty consistency. If in a rush, you could use canned pumpkin too. You could top up the dip with some orange juice and refrigerate for about an hour. This wonderful sweet dip is sure to get you raving reviews from all your guests.
Cheesy cranberry dip
This heavenly dip is going to be the shining star at your thanksgiving dinner. To make the dip, mix well jellied cranberry sauce, cumin, lemon, cream cheese and orange juice in a large bowl. Make this right before your family dinner and serve with crackers!
We are a coffee-drinking nation and every form of the beverage – decaf, regular, expresso, latte, cappuccino, macchiato and ristretto is consumed everyday by millions of us. It’s the first thing we need in the morning and the last (for some) after dessert. Black, with cream, with sugar, no sugar, flavored, each of us has a preference with regard to strength. Nespresso’s taken heed of this and given us a gift in a pod with the Nespresso capsules. Available in the regular Arabica and Robusta capsules, they have some amazing seasonal flavors as well.
Nespresso capsules are hermetically sealed in a capsule that holds 5-7 gms of coffee – enough for one serving of coffee. They offer five ranges in Ristretto (25ml), Espresso (40 ml), Lungo (110 ml), Decaffeinated (40 ml and 110 ml) or Flavored (40 ml).
The variations in Nespresso coffee capsules Ristretto range are:
Ristretto Origin – Made from South and Central American Arabicas, it has toasted flavors with cocoa notes and woody undertones.
Ristretto Origin India – A blend of the finest Arabicas with a smidgen of Robusta from Southern India, this full-bodied coffee has hints of spices.
Ristretto Intenso – A strong blend of South and Central American Robustas and Arabicas, the Ristretto Intenso is a full-bodied coffee with a creamy texture and peppery notes.
The variations in Nespresso coffee capsules Espresso range are:
Espresso Origin Brazil: A pure Arabica coffee, it has a mild sweet flavor.
Espresso Leggero: A blend of South American Arabicas and Robusta, it has smooth notes of cocoa and cereal.
Espresso Forte: Exclusively made from South and Central American Arabicas, it has an intensely roasted balance of espresso and fruity notes.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules Lungo range are:
Lungo Leggero: Lightly roasted East African, South and Central American Arabicas, with mild notes of jasmine is what makes up this delicious brew.
Lungo Forte: A complex mix of South and Central American Arabicas, this coffee has heavy roasted notes with a slight hint of fruit.
Lungo Origin Guatemala: A mix of Arabica and washed Gourmet Robusta coffee, Lungo Origin Guatemala is smooth and well balanced with dry and malty cereal notes.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules in the Decaffeinated range are:
Espresso Decaffeinato: Dark roasted South American Arabicas with a touch of Robusta enhances the cocoa flavors and roasted cereal undertones of this decaffeinated espresso.
Lungo Decaffeinato: This is a slightly more complex blend of separately roasted South American and East African Arabicas. It includes toasted cereal and sweet notes with subtle and floral hints of East African Arabicas.
The variations of Nespresso coffee capsules Flavored range are:
Espresso Vanilla: This silky-flavored coffee is the result of a base of Espresso Forte, which is a complex and heavily-roasted blend of South and Central American Arabicas and a slightly caramelized aroma of vanilla. Espresso Caramel: On a base of Espresso Forte, this complex and intensely roasted blend made from South and Central American Arabicas has the sweetness of caramel.
Here are a few easy and healthy recipe ideas that are both quick to make and light to digest on hot summer days. With very few ingredients, the preparation of these recipes is a breeze. So go on, enjoy these easy, healthy recipes that are brimming with nutrition and taste heavenly too!
Greek Cucumber Rolls
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Directions
This is popular among easy and healthy recipes. Slice cucumber into thin flat strips using a vegetable peeler and arrange them in slices of two on a clean tray. Smear the hummus on top of each slice, then toss some feta cheese, black olives and cut tomatoes on each of the cucumber strips. Squeeze a little lemon juice and sprinkle some finely chopped dill and cilantro. Finally, roll the strips, serve the Greek cucumber rolls and see them being gobbled up by the young and old alike!
Flavorful fettuccine pasta with vegetables
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Directions
Cook the fettuccine pasta according to the directions on the label. In a thick bottomed pan, heat the olive oil and sauté the chopped garlic and shallots. After about a minute or so, add the other vegetables along with salt and toss them gently for a few minutes. The vegetables must cook and be crunchy at the same time. When they are done, add the cooked pasta, Parmesan cheese, and some freshly ground black pepper to it and mix well. Serve this flavorful fettuccine pasta with vegetables for lunch or dinner as a filling, yet light meal.
Sunshine juice
Ingredients (Serves 2)
Direction
Squeeze juice from the oranges and blend the strawberries in a juicer. Then in a pitcher, take the orange juice, strawberry juice, and chilled water together and mix well. Refresh yourself with this yummy sunshine juice with ice cubes on a hot day.