Grand Canyon National Park Created - Feb 26, 1916

If you haven’t stood in awe yet at the edge of the Grand Canyon, it’s not too late to start planning your visit. In 2016, America will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the establishment of Grand Canyon National Park where you can ride a donkey down the steep switchbacks to the bottom of the canyon, or enjoy the beautiful geologic layered science lesson on land erosion from the rim.  For more info check out... http://www.nps.gov/grca/index.htm

If you won’t be able to visit the Grand Canyon on February 26, you can still celebrate the creation of this spectacular national park by enjoying a delicious "layered" menu...
Savory Salsa Dip & Nachos
Tossed Salad 
Berry Cheesecake Trifle 

Savory Salsa Layer Dip

3 medium avocados

2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice

2 Tbsp grated onion w/ juice

  Smash avocados and mix with lemon & onion juice

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp pepper

1 cup sour cream

1/2 cup mayonnaise (optional)
     Mix salt, pepper, sour cream and mayonnaise in separate bowl

3 medium tomatoes

1 bunch green onions

8 oz. cheddar cheese

2 - 3 oz. cans sliced olives (optional)

  Chop tomatoes and onions and grate cheese

2 - 15 oz. cans refried beans

1 small can green chilies

  Mix beans and chilies

Any leftover cooked meat such as chicken, beef or pork

  Chop meat into small pieces

  Layer in the following order starting at the bottom:)...

• Beans
• Meat (optional)
• Avocado mixture
• Sour cream/mayonnaise mixture
• Green onions
• Tomatoes
• Olives (optional)
• Cheese

  Chill for best flavor and serve at room temperature with tortilla chips topped with   melted cheese.

Berry Cheesecake Trifle

1 pkg. (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

2 cups powdered sugar

     Mix cream cheese & powdered sugar

1 cup sour cream

1/2 tsp vanilla

     Add sour cream and 1/2 tsp vanilla

1/2 pint whipping cream

1 tsp vanilla

1 Tbsp. sugar

  In a new bowl whip cream, 1 tsp vanilla and 1 Tbsp sugar. 

  Fold the two mixtures together.

2 quarts fresh or @ 2-3 cups frozen berries (I like the Costco frozen berry mix)

3 Tbsp. sugar

  Combine berries and 3 Tbsp. sugar.   

1 angel food cake torn into bite size pieces

  Layer in a glass bowl:  cake, cream, berries, repeat 3X.  

  Cover and Refrigerate until ready to serve - you can prepare the night before.