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November 25, 2014

Fiesta Dip Mix

This Fiesta Dip Mix not only makes a thoughtful gift for those hard-to-buy people, stocking it in your pantry means making dips at the last minute for unexpected house guests (or when the urge to snack strikes).

Fiesta Dip Mix to help make last minute dips for unexpected house guests
How many of you shop during Black Friday? (And if you don’t live in the US, it’s the day after Thanksgiving where people shop at ridiculous hours just to get low prices on stuff they don’t need). I used to work in retail, first at a clothing store at the mall then at Target. I always had the first shift of the day, which meant lots of coffee. As I witnessed long lines out in the cold for a $100 discount on a TV or that “gotta have sale” on clothes, I never understood the hype of shopping at midnight so you can save a few bucks. Yes, money does add up, but are people really willing to give up sleep and fight other customers (literally) for that? What happened to Thanksgiving, a day off to spend time with family and friends? Now stores are opening at 6 PM on Thanksgiving. Which means employees have to be there at 5-5:30 PM. Which means they don’t get to spend time with their family and friends for dinner.

If I do shop on Black Friday, it’s in the afternoon where everyone else is home and napping, but even then it’s rare. Besides, I’m the type who makes homemade gifts. In addition to sleeping in and avoiding crowds, you can customize your gift for each person. Last year I gave dip mixes, including this Fiesta Dip Mix, to a few coworkers in pretty jars. Not only can they save it for after the holidays (let’s face it – we receive so many cookies that you really can’t think about eating yet another gift), it can actually be pretty healthy. Just add a tablespoon or two to your favorite sour cream or Greek yogurt, and now you have a spiced-up dip for snacking.


Fiesta Dip Mix to give as Christmas gifts for those hard-to-buy people

My original intent for Christmas gifts last year was filling up glass ornaments, but since it was mid-December, every store was sold out with no time to order online. Instead, I went to the empty container aisle and picked out a few bottles to fill. I’m not sure what the craft stores are like this year, but I found my ornaments at Hobby Lobby, in the back of the store near crafting supplies. I wanted light-shaped ornaments but only found skinny round ones (the box says 2.63 inches). I cannot find the exact ones I have online, but I did include links to containers you could use (disclosure: Amazon affiliate links):



Fiesta Dip Mix means making dip in minutes using sour cream or Greek yogurt

If you have a well-stocked spice rack, chances are you can make this dip right now without having to put on shoes (or real pants if you’re still in pajamas). Chili powder, cumin, parsley, dried minced onion, chives, and salt. That’s all you need to whip up this fiesta dip. I prefer eating it with nachos given the fiesta theme, but fresh vegetables and potato chips work too. In addition to dips, you can throw in a tablespoon while you’re cooking dinner – tacos, chili, soups, even fajitas.


Fiesta Dip Mix to help make last minute dips for unexpected house guests

Just a word of advice – since containers can vary in shapes and sizes, you may need to double or even triple this recipe. Luckily you’re just measuring out spices into a bowl, so if you do need more, you can easily make another batch.


Fiesta Dip Mix to give as Christmas gifts for those hard-to-buy people

Fiesta Dip Mix

Fiesta Dip Mix

Yield: 1
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons dried parsley
  • 2 tablespoons dried minced onion
  • 1 1 /2 tablespoons ground chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried chives
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt

Instructions

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the parsley, onion, chili powder, chives, cumin, and salt. Store in an airtight container.
  2. To make the dip, mix together 2 tablespoons of the dip mix with the sour cream or yogurt. Chill at least 1 hour before serving.

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© Carla Cardello (www.chocolatemoosey.com)

 

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Filed Under: Appetizers + Party Foods, Dips + Salsas Tagged With: chili powder, Game Day, gifts from the kitchen, sour cream

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  1. Nancy [email protected] says

    November 25, 2014 at 8:26 AM

    This is such a fabulous idea for a gift! So original! And no way do I go out shopping on Friday! It’s craziness!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 26, 2014 at 8:40 PM

      Thanks, Nancy!

      Reply
  2. Alison says

    November 25, 2014 at 9:59 AM

    I love this gift idea! So creative!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 26, 2014 at 8:40 PM

      Thanks, Alison :)

      Reply
  3. cheryl illinois says

    November 25, 2014 at 10:37 AM

    I have signed a pledge to NOT shop on Thanksgiving day! Greedy retailers! Here in Chicago where it can be as it is right now, mighty cold this time of year people actually sleep all night outside of Walmart and Best Buy to be the first ones in on Friday. VERY stupid imho. I would like to talk to a few of these people several months later to see if they NOW feel that it was worth it. Anyway I love your suggestion for the mix as a gift. think I will do that for a couple of people along with a copy of your receipe. Thanks and HAPPY THANKSGIVING to a fellow BURGHER!. Cheryl

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 26, 2014 at 8:41 PM

      I agree – retailers are getting out of hand! Walgreens keeps playing a commercial that says “back to family time in no time” and all I could think is “what about the employees’ families?” Happy Thanksgiving, Cheryl :)

      Reply
  4. Carol at Wild Goose Tea says

    November 25, 2014 at 12:44 PM

    What a great idea—-for all the ideas. I need some ideas like these. I always am pleased when someone gives me a gift like this. Like in October a friend gave me a quart of apple pie filling. I was thrilled!!!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 26, 2014 at 8:42 PM

      Oh I’d so much rather receive apple pie filling than another candle or lotion. Gifts you can eat are the best ;)

      Reply
  5. Linda | Brunch with Joy says

    November 25, 2014 at 3:17 PM

    This is a fun idea to share with friends, especially those who live out of state or country. I totally agree with you, don’t understand why people go shopping on Thursday when it’s best spent with families.

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 26, 2014 at 8:46 PM

      Oh yes – if you wrap the container nicely, you can certainly mail this dip mix :)

      Reply
  6. naleśniki says

    November 26, 2014 at 3:37 PM

    Looks amazing!

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 26, 2014 at 8:46 PM

      Thank you :)

      Reply
  7. Nancy Liebel says

    November 12, 2018 at 8:04 PM

    Thank you Carla, you are a woman after my heart, I have never shopped on Thanksgiving evening, Black Friday or for that matter the whole Thanksgiving weekend, with that said yes saving a few dollars are important but not anywhere as important as spending good, fun, Quality time with friends and family, that is what is most important. Thank you for this wonderful recipes and an awesome gift giving good idea. I cannot wait to share this with my friends and family, I know they will be very happy and enjoy it very much. Thank you again Carla.

    Reply
    • Carla says

      November 14, 2018 at 9:25 AM

      Thanks, Nancy! Let me know how it goes.

      Reply

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