As a new mom, I often find myself craving a bit of something special, an out-of-the-ordinary snack or few hours to break the monotony of sleep/feed the baby that takes up most days. But of course, being a stay-at-home mom, I'm not rolling in the dough to make that happen. So here's an easy, quick, inexpensive solution:
Naan with Chevre dip and a side of blueberry sparkling juice.
The naan can be made by hand or bought at Walmart or Costco. You can use any bread you like, but naan tends to be soft and luxurious-tasting.
The blueberry fizzy is from Earth Fare, and is made by Knudsen, but you can get sparkling anything at Walmart. Just pick something unusual and decadent!
The Chevre dip is goat cheese, which I got at Costco, mixed with my homemade vinaigrette dressing:
olive oil
vinegar
few drops of lemon juice
salt and pepper
Italian spice blend
fresh herbs, if you have a favorite you keep on hand.
Mix a little of everything to taste, add a little goat cheese and blend with a fork until the mixture is creamy and white. It will be runny, that's ok, just let it set in the fridge for an hour or two. I also use this on my baked sammiches to add a little zing. It winds up being very savory and tangy and so offsets the smooth naan and sweet fizzy drink super well!
Enjoy, all! If you want baby-related posts, check out my blog "And Minja Makes Three."
