The Covered Dish - Avocado Ranch Dip

I ran this recipe the first time in 2018. It originated with my friend, Marcie, from Platte City, Missouri. It is light and delicious with fresh vegetables. After enjoying it at Marcie’s home several years ago, I brought it to my readers.

This week I volunteered to teach a few food classes. Like many of you I enjoy giving back to the community especially when it involves kids and seniors. All the classes sort of exploded with requests and needs leaving me a bit overwhelmed. Of course, there’s the fact I don’t do anything half-way, and neither do many of you! The young people will be enjoying the dip with fresh vegetables on Tuesday and hopefully you will give it a whirl for your family and friends.

Wednesday is going to be here and gone before I can get everything done. We are heading back to my dad’s home in Lewistown, Missouri, to do work both inside and outside his property. Wednesday is going to be here before I know it., This time, as we head back, Ervin and I are taking a young person with us to help with some of the projects. Hopefully, by September I’ll have his home back in a good place after a major water leak about 20 months ago.

Many of you are aware my son, Phillip, races Legends race cars. This past weekend was a race weekend. This means lots of prep for the drivers, and at this home lots sandwich making. Last night was probably one of the ‘dirties’ nights at the track I have ever experienced. When I go to the track, I jokingly say I should wear a mask & and shower cap! We joke about it a lot, but I wouldn’t be anyplace else on those nights.

Join me this week as we focus on what’s most important in our lives. If the house isn’t perfect, let it go, enjoy each other instead. Simply yours, The Covered Dish.

Avocado Ranch Dip

2/3 cup mashed avocado

(About 1.5 avocados)

1/2 cup plain Greek Yogurt

3 tablespoons nonfat milk

2 teaspoons dried parsley

1 1/4 teaspoons white vinegar

1 1/4 teaspoons dry onion powder

1/2 – 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Optional fresh snipped chives for garnish

Mix everything together except for the chives. Serve with fresh vegetables or whole grain tortilla chips.