VEGETABLE PIZZA DIP WITH BACON

Vegetable Pizza Dip with bacon is a creamy dip made with cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, a Ranch dressing packet, a mixture of veggies, cheese and bacon.  It is served cold with a variety  of breads, crackers, chips, and celery sticksVegetable Pizza Dip is a great appetizer idea that I have been seeing all over the internet.  I decided to try it during the Super Bowl, and it was a big hit at our house.

A creamy dip made with cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, a Ranch dressing packet, a mixture of veggies, cheese and bacon.  It is served cold with a variety  of breads, crackers, chips, and celery sticks. Continue reading VEGETABLE PIZZA DIP WITH BACON

HOT CHICKEN JALAPENO DIP

Rotisserie chicken, bacon, 2 kinds of cheese, fresh jalapenos, then baked, makes this Hot Chicken Jalapeno Dip the hit of any party.Rotisserie chicken, bacon, 2 kinds of cheese, fresh jalapenos, then baked, makes this Hot Chicken Jalapeno Dip the hit of any party.

Rotisserie chicken, bacon, 2 kinds of cheese, fresh jalapenos, then baked, makes this Hot Chicken Jalapeno Dip the hit of any party

My husband loves jalapeno poppers and I love hot chicken dip, so this appetizer was the perfect compromise. We enjoyed it while watching football last weekend, but I can see it being served at more times than this. Continue reading HOT CHICKEN JALAPENO DIP

VALENTINE’S DAY TREATS FOR THE GRANDKIDS

I love Valentine’s Day and all of the sweet, mushy things that go with it.  The Valentine’s Day treats are one of the best things.

Valentine's Day's treats for the grandkids., including cookies and sweet treat bags.

No matter how old my grandchildren get, I will always love to make Valentine’s Day treats for them.  Sharing my decorated sugar cookies and sweet treat bags today.

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BACON CHEDDAR SAUSAGE BALLS

Bacon Cheddar Sausage Balls are a cheesy, savory appetizer made with sausage, cream cheese, cheddar cheese and a bacon cheddar biscuit mix.
Bacon Cheddar Sausage Balls are a cheesy, savory appetizer made with sausage, cream cheese, cheddar cheese and a bacon cheddar biscuit mix. Perfect to serve at any get together.

Sausage balls have been an appetizer that has been around for many years. I remember my mother making them in the 1960’s. During the 1970’s and 1980’s they were served at every party I attended.

They have evolved over the years from the basic Bisquick recipe, are made with different flavored biscuit mixes, and served with dipping sauces. Cream cheese is now an ingredient added to most recipes. Continue reading BACON CHEDDAR SAUSAGE BALLS

ROAST BEEF AND CHEESE PINWHEELS

An easy, cheesy, appetizer loaded with roast beef, garlic and herb spread, smoked cheddar, and spinach, then baked in a buttery crescent dough. So many flavors in this quick and easy to make appetizer. An easy, cheesy, appetizer loaded with roast beef, garlic and herb spread, smoked cheddar, and spinach, then baked in a buttery crescent dough. So many flavors in this quick and easy to make appetizer.

A local deli in my town was well known for their smoke gouda and roast beef sandwiches. I was inspired to create these Roast Beef and Cheese Pinwheels to capture the flavors of that sandwich. Continue reading ROAST BEEF AND CHEESE PINWHEELS

EASY HOLIDAY CAKES FROM A BOX MIX

These Easy Holiday Cakes are elegant looking and delicious, all made by using a box of cake mix and canned frostings.These Easy Holiday Cakes are elegant looking and delicious, all made by using a box of cake mix and canned frostings.

When holiday baking is in full swing, cake mixes are such a lifesaver. The creations you can make with these cake mixes are endless. They always turn out moist and flavorful, which is very important to me. Continue reading EASY HOLIDAY CAKES FROM A BOX MIX

GREENBRIER GARLIC POTATOES

The Greenbrier is a luxury resort located in the Allegheny Mountains near White Sulphur Springs in WV. This recipe is adapted from one of their recipes and will add a flair of elegance to your holiday dinners.

Greenbrier Garlic Potatoes are thinly sliced potatoes simmered in heavy cream, with fresh garlic, seasonings, eggs, and fresh parmesan cheese. They are then baked in this creamy sauce.Greenbrier Garlic Potatoes are thinly sliced potatoes simmered in heavy cream, with fresh garlic, and seasonings. Eggs and fresh parmesan cheese are added, then baked in this creamy sauce. Continue reading GREENBRIER GARLIC POTATOES

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