Sunday, August 15, 2010

Nancy's Taco Dip

2 - 8 oz. cream cheese
1/2 c. mayonaise
garlic powder
8 oz. shredded mozzarella cheese
Diced green peppers
Diced onions
Diced tomatoes
2 bottles taco sauce
8 oz. shredded cheddar cheese

Mix cream cheese, mayonnaise and a sprinkle of garlic powder. Spread on a plate. Add toppings (mozzarella cheese, cheddar cheese, peppers, onions, tomatoes) and drizzle taco sauce on top.

Spinach Artichoke Dip

1 can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 (10 oz) pkg. frozen spinach, thawed and drained
3/4 c. grated parmesan cheese
3/4 c. mayonaise
1/2. c. shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2. tsp. garlic powder

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix all ingredients together. Spoon into 9 inch pie plate or quiche dish. Bake for 20 minutes.

Mexican Bean Dip

1 can Frito Lay Bean dip or refried beans
8 oz. sour cream
8 oz. cream cheese
1 package taco seasoning
1 package colby jack cheese

Mix everything together except colby jack cheese. Top with cheese. Bake for 10 minutes or until the cheese melts.

Baked Brie

1 medium size brie cheese
1 pkg. crescent rolls
honey, fruit (pear or apples)
walnuts

Use a pie tin or pie plate. Put some dough on bottom of plate. Drizzle honey on dough. Add brie on dough. Cover brie with remaining dough, encasing the brie. Drizzle honey on top. Decorate top with nuts and fruit. Bake at 350 degrees for 11-13 minutes or until golden brown.

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Chicken Spaghetti

1 pkg. spaghetti noodles
3 c. cooked chicken
1 c. chicken broth
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 can Rotel
shredded cheese

Cook noodles. Mix cooked noodles, cooked chicken, chicken broth, Rotel and cream of chicken soup. Place in casserole dish. Sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. Cook at 350 degrees until cheese is melted and bubbling.

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Chicken and Dumplings Slow Cooker

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
2-3 carrots, sliced
2-3 celery stalks, sliced
1 onion, diced
1 can chicken broth
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. garlic powder
1/4 tsp. pepper
paprika
2 pkgs. refrigerated biscuit dough, torn into pieces

Place chicken, vegetables and seasonings in crock pot and fill with enough water to cover. Cover with lid and cook on low 5-6 hours. About 30 minutes before serving, place the torn biscuit dough into the crock pot. Cook until the dough is no longer raw in the center.

Saturday, July 24, 2010

Oriental Slaw

1 bag any type of slaw (broccoli slaw)
1/2 cup silvered almonds
1/2 cup sunflower seeds
1 bunch green onions, chopped
2 pkgs. beef ramen noodles, crushed
1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup sugar

Put slaw, almonds, sunflower seeds and green onions in large bowl. In a separate bowl, mix vinegar, oil, sugar, and the beef season packets from the Ramen noodles. Just prior to serving, pour dressing over the top of the slaw mixture and then stir in Ramen noodles.