Just a film snack

Yesterday we went out for lunch to a lovely play area, this was so that the kids could burn off energy while we sat and chatted without the distraction of household chores.  It was bliss, and a great little place as they have a massive indoor play area but just as important is the food selection. Yes they have the burger and chips option (I opted for veggie burger), but they also have children's 'picky plates'. This is a plate with grapes, cheese, breadsticks, cucumber, carrots..... the list goes on, my kids love it and given the option of burger or picky plate they chose picky plate.... Yes people I admit I was annoyingly proud and smug at the time!
Anyway, last night nobody wanted an evening meal as too full so I ended up making cheesy ciabatta for the kids while me and Jim opted for 'a snack' while watching a film.....

So here's our snack, advocado nachos, a healthier version of a classic sharer snack.

Its made with basic ingredients, using avocado salsa and a point to note is that I use low fat cheddar cheese and low fat sour cream to make this a healthier option. No one in the household knows this and they have never commented.

What makes it a favourite is the mixture of tastes, textures and its great finger food. You have the crunch of the nachos, sweetness and crispness of the sweetcorn, the softness of the avocado mixed with the gooey cheese and sour cream. On top of that only takes 20 minutes, 5 minutes prep and 15 minutes in the oven.

No better way to spend a Saturday evening, snuggled up on sofa, glass of voignier, Latest hobbit movie and yummy messy finger food to indulge in!