Mexican Seven Layer Dip

Mexican Seven Layer Dip (or Friendship Dip as it is sometimes called)

It is basically exactly what it says – seven different layers of mexican inspired dipping stuff! In order you will need:

2 cans of refried beans, 2 avocados and 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 carton  sour cream and 1 packet of cream cheese mashed up with1 package taco seasoning if you want to cheat OR you can make your own seasoning (recipe bottom of page), 4 large  tomatoes, diced, 1 can pitted black olives, chopped, 1 large bunch green onions, chopped and 8 ounces cheddar cheese, 1 jar of drained jalapenos, chopped to put on top if you want it hot (optional) or reserve some black olives to decorate the top.

In a large glass bowl (must be glass, so you can see the layers) first put the refried beans. Next place the mashed avocado – you can use shop bought guacamole if you wish. Next layer is the sour cream/cream cheese and taco seasoning mixture. On top of this, add the chopped black olives. Tomatoes go next, again you can use shop-bought salsa if you prefer. Chopped spring onions next followed by a  final layer of grated cheddar. Put the jalapenos at the top if you want it spicy and hot. It really does look lovely and tastes good, too.

If you want to make your own seasoning: 1 tablespoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon each of  garlic powder,  onion powder, dried  red pepper flakes, dried oregano,1 teaspoon paprika , 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin and salt and pepper to your own liking.