Seven-layer dip
Seven-layer dip is a Tex-Mex party classic that is composed of a stack of ingredients including beans, guacamole, salsa, and sour cream.
Seven-layer dip is a Tex-Mex party classic that is composed of a stack of ingredients including beans, guacamole, salsa, and sour cream.
An iconic salad that’s a blend of Texas grapefruit, avocado, and poppy seed dressing. A refreshing plate of sunshine during winter’s cold, grey days.
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