As of late, I’ve been finding myself in situations where I need to throw together a last minute appetizer. These predicaments always help me get a little creative and this bean dip is one of the outcomes. Several weeks ago we threw a party to welcome Jeremy home from his deployment. When we have a […]

Last Minute Appetizer: Crowd-Pleasing Bean Dip

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