Perfect Pairings! Snack ideas for backyard/picnic fun

 

Our family has a somewhat obsession with chips. We bring them in the house whenever we are barbecuing or are having a movie night and they are gone before you know it. They are seriously inhaled! Chips and dips are the perfect pairing and I love to make my own guilt free pico de gallo dip that is also devoured within minutes!

Last week I had the opportunity to have a small gathering at my house with my favorite bloggy friends to make some homemade dips. Caryn from  Rockinmama who made a delish mango salsa, Liz from Thoughts of a Mommy  made a finger licking good  queso fundido dip, Katie from OCmomactivities made the most amazing brochette dip , Laura from LA Story make the yummiest artichoke dip and Amy from Funny Yellow Mom made an out of this world bean dip. We had a blast making some yummy home made dips while the kiddos had a great time in the backyard getting soaked from head to toe fully clothed. It really did make for a fun afternoon.

I made a very mild pico de gallo because my kiddos are still getting used to spicier foods. Here is very simple and easy to make recipe.

  • 4 fresh tomatoes
  • 1 bunch of cilantro
  • 1 medium onion
  • 1 lime
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • **** for those of you that don’t mind the spice 1 to 2 chile serranos

Chop up tomatoes, onions and cilantro finely and add to a medium sized  bowl.  Squeeze 1 lime to the mix and add salt and pepper to taste. Super delish and easy to make.

For other fun dip  recipes head here.

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