Fluffy Apple Dip

I got this recipe from Real Mom Kitchen, who got it from Simple and Delicious, and I’ve made it twice since Halloween.  It’s yummy and different.
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon peanut butter
1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (I used 1 full teaspoon)
1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme
Assorted apple wedges
In a small bowl, beat [...]

Avocado Salsa

I’d show you a picture, but when I opened the fridge this morning, the leftovers fell on the floor, scattered, and the dish broke, too.   Bummer, because this stuff is GOOD and was going to be lunch today.
2 cans diced tomatoes, mostly drained
1 can shoepeg corn (can substitute with any corn, but shoepeg is BEST), [...]

Easy Dip

From Kraft Food and Family
Spread out 8 oz of soft cream cheese, and layer with a can of rinse, drained black beans, a can of Rotel and shredded cheese.

Loaded Baked Potatoes

I think we’ll do loaded baked potatoes for dinner tonight.  It’s still cold and snowy and something warm and low effort sounds perfect. I thought I’d make a list of toppings that we like and that sound good – did I miss your favorite?  Let me know!
broccoli
melted cheddar
bacon crumbles
tomatoes
green onions
chili
black beans
kidney beans
bleu cheese (with the [...]

Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball

From my friend Melanee.   This is so good and so fun.
1 – 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup buter, softened (DO NOT use a substitue like margarine)
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup powdered sugar
2 T packed brown sugar
3/4 c miniature semisweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
graham crackers or honey maid chocolate sticks
Beat cream cheese, butter [...]

Mango Salsa

from my friend Heather
1 can of black beans, drained (14 oz-ish)
10-12 ounces of frozen corn, defrosted
1 red pepper, diced
1-2 mangoes, diced
1/3 of a bunch of cilantro, chopped
red onion, chopped, to taste
1 envelope of good seasons dry dressing
salt and peper to taste
mix everything and chill for a few hours; serve with chips or on salad

bacon cheese appetizer deals

1    can refrigerated crescent dinner rolls OR a refrigerated pie crust
1/3    cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/4    cup chopped cooked bacon
1    tablespoon chopped green onion
1    egg
3    tablespoons whipping cream
Several ways to get these started mush some of the roll dough or pie crust into a ball.  Now you can either press that dough into a tart pan, [...]

Magelby’s Rolls

I hear that there is a restaurant in Provo called Magelby’s that has awesome rolls.  This is the “mimic” recipe.  They are dang good.
Grab however many Rhodes frozen dinner rolls you want to make for dinner.  Put 1/2 cup mayo in one bowl, 1/2 cup melted butter in another bowl, and 1/2 cup freshly [...]

Chelsie’s Crunch

I love it when my neighbor makes this!
In a saucepot, combine
3 sticks butter
2 cups sugar
1 1/2 cups Karo syrup
Boil for 3 minutes
while that’s melting together, add
1 box golden grahams
1 box rice chex
1 small bag shredded coconut
1 small bag slivered almonds
add mix together in a large bowl.
When the sauce is ready, pour over cereal mix and [...]

Pumpkin Dip

Oh, so yummy.  Serve with sliced apples.
3/4 cup (6 oz.) 1/3-less-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
2 tsp. maple syrup
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon