Pinterest Challenge

Kelsie was getting ready to go back to school, and Karen texted me wanting to get together one more time before she left.  We thought of game night, which we've definitely done in the past.  I decided to add a twist and came up with the Pinterest Challenge.

Each person must select a snack and a dessert to make you've never made before AND is on your Pinterest boards.  We all have them... pins of things we want to make, but just never have the time to do it.  Challenge accepted!  Kelsie and I decided we would make 3 appetizers and 2 desserts.

First, I made a roasted red pepper, spinach dip.  Turned out okay - nothing to write up.  I've definitely had better dips.

The other dip choice was one similar to the one Karen and I had at a restaurant we both loved.  She actually sent me the pin.

Guacamole with a Twist!
3 avocados
1/2 onion, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
3/4 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup feta, crumbled
1/2 tsp garlic powder
sea salt & pepper to taste

Mix all together and serve with tortilla chips.  Delicious!

Kelsie made a cucumber feta roll up, but these were also not worth the time to make.

For our dessert picks, we went for 2 popsicles.  Both were pretty great!

Nutella Cool Whips
1 cup milk
1 cup Cool Whip
1/4 cup Nutella

Mix these 3 ingredients together and pour into molds.  Super easy!

Chai Tea Latte Pops
These take a little more time, but worth it.
12 oz can evaporated milk
4 chai tea bags
1/2 can of sweetened condensed milk
3/4 cup heavy cream

Open the tea bags and seep in a pot with evaporated milk.  Allow to simmer and then turn off heat, allow to cool for about 30 min.  Use a fine mesh strainer and pour the tea into a mixing bowl with sweetened condensed milk and cream.  Mix and pour into molds.

Karen showed up with other tasty treats.  We ate way too much - but such fun!  We'll definitely be doing the Pinterest again!