Making Whipped Cream

I found a nice, simply explained YouTube video on "how to make whipped cream." If you haven't made homemade whipped cream and would like to give it a try, you need to see this video. The demonstrator tells and shows exactly what stage to add your sugar, cocoa powder or extracts.

I suggest trying colored whipped cream. Add colored sugar crystals and vanilla extract to the whipped cream at the right stage - which you will learn in this YouTube.

To make your own sugar crystals:
In a small plastic container, add granulated sugar and a few drops of liquid food coloring. Cover the container and vigorously shake until the sugar is uniformly colored. Easy! Here is the YouTube link...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2fFcjwvTWs

Low Fat Dip for Veggies

Make this guilt-free, low-fat dip and enjoy with a variety of vegetables. A good way to get kids to eat raw veggies!

Ingredients:
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup cucumber, peeled and diced small
4 ounces low-fat cream cheese, softened
4 ounces fat-free sour cream
1 clove garlic, minced
1/4 small onion, diced small
1 tablespoon chives
pepper to taste

Directions:
30 minutes before preparing dip, lay the diced cucumbers on paper towels and sprinkle with the salt to draw out excess liquid.
In a mixing bowl, add all ingredients and stir until well combined and smooth.
Refrigerate one hour before serving.
Serve with assorted veggies