7-LAYER DIP

INGREDIENTS

• 2 avocados - peeled, pitted and diced

• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

• 1/4 cup salsa

• garlic  salt to taste

• ground  black pepper to taste

• 1 (8 ounce) container low-fat sour cream

• 1 (1ounce) package taco seasoning mix

• 4 roma  (plum) tomatoes, diced

• 1 bunch green onions, finely chopped

• 1 (16  ounce) can refried beans (Trader Jose’s refried beans w/ jalapenos are
                      best)

• 2 cupsshredded Mexican-style cheese blend

• 1 (2.25 ounce) can black olives - drained and finely chopped

DIRECTIONS

1. In a medium bowl, mash the avocados. Mix in lime juice, cilantro, salsa, garlic
                       salt and pepper.

2. In asmall bowl, blend sour cream and taco seasoning.

3. In a  9x13 inch dish or on a large serving platter, spread the refried beans.
                       Top with sour cream mixture. Spread on guacamole. Top with tomatoes, green
                       onions, Mexican-style cheese blend and black olives. Dig in with tortilla
                       chips.(!)

For this year's Super Bowl I think it'd be fitting to have a pot of New England clam chowder and a pot of Manhattan clam chowder!

However, since I'm a Miami Dolphins fan, I'll just be sitting in a corner eating my dolphin-safe tuna sandwich...

YUM! Toby, I LOVE 7 layer dip... one of my good friends is known for hers.

As in,  "Hey Brian, I hear you met my friend Jess last week."

(Blank look from Brian)

Brian's Wife: Brian, you remember Jess.... the sweet girl who brought the 7 layer dip.

(Excited look of recognition from Brian)

This year I'm doing black and gold quesadillas.... basically quesadillas with corn and black beans. And lots of beer to get some carbs back after my 20 miler. Go Steelers!