Dips and Spreads – Matthew's Manna

Fig Butter

This was an unexpected surprise! I was originally trying to add more fiber to the Poopinator Plus because we are still waiting on a referral to UCLA Children’s Hospital for a more in depth motility. I also thought it would help his weight loss issue due his currently very limited diet. Sadly the fig gave…

Hummus

2 cups cooked chick peas (according to the package) ¼ -½ cup bean liquid 3oz (1/3 cup) tahini (see recipe) ¼ cup olive oil ¼ cup of lemon juice or a 2oz peeled section of lemon 2-3 cloves of garlic 1-3 tsp garlic salt 1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order…

Tahini

12oz (about 2 ½ cups) of raw sesame seeds 1-2 tablespoons olive oil Toasted sesame seeds: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place sesame seeds on a cookie sheet and bake for 5-10 minutes stirring often. Cool for 15 minutes. 1. Place sesame seeds into the Vitamix container and secure lid. 2. Select variable 1. 3….

Nine Layer Bean Dip

This recipe has some serious history behind it. It all started about 16 years ago. We had been invited to join my husband’s best friends family for a Fourth of July barbecue/swim party. It was a pot luck for a fairly large group so I thought the nine layer bean dip would work well as…

Nonfried Refried Beans

1 lb dried pinto beans 6 cups of water 2 tsp beef bouillon Salt (to taste) Quick soak- Place washed and sorted beans and the water into a 3 quart saucepan. Bring to a boil and cook for 10 minutes. Reduce heat to low for 1 hour. After 1 hour stir in the bouillon. Continue…

Ranch Dressing

Try this one out on your family (Shhhh! Don’t tell them what’s in it). They will fall in love with it and your cottage cheese haters will be shocked. I tried making this with a regular blender but my husband did not like it because the texture was not creamy enough. Not so with the…