A few more recipes. . .

A few more recipes from blogland that I have whipped up. . .



Chicken, Ranch, Rice Soup - I know everyone has a recipe for chicken soup. This one has unique "something" once the powered ranch is added.

Smore Stuffed Brownie - OK, ,these are good but mine looked nothing like the picture. I don't know if my marshmallows weren't so fresh:)

Layered Mexican Chicken Bake - The kids loved this.

Chicken Tostada Upside Down Bake - The flavors were good in this one. We just didn't care for the cresant roll on top, mine got soggy. My 6 year old thought corn bread on top might be yummy, I second that!

Chicken Bruschetta Pasta Recipe ( TGI Friday knockoff) I needed a recipe to use up some of my tomatoes from the garden. I love the TGI friday version of this and this was just as good in my book.

A few recipes from blogland. . .

I love to cook and try new recipes and we rarely eat the same thing twice around here. So I thought I would try a few from the blogs I frequent.

A Year of Slow Cooking had a few I tried out Orange Chicken, which was good but I think I will cut back on the orange juice next time. She also has a recipe forSalsa Chicken and Black Bean Soup, we all enjoyed this. I just wasn't sure why she put mushrooms in, I put them in but probably won't next time. Sweet Mustard Roast, I made this with a beef roast. The flavor was alright but I just don't care for roast, hubby enjoyed it. Sweet and Sour Tofu, I did not make this in the crockpot,I didn't really see the need to. We all enjoyed this too.


I also made Skillet Lasagna from Sister's Stuff. It was yummy and the kids loved it. The same night I decided to try and make bread, remember I am not much of a baker. Gourmet Mom-on-the-Go had a No Fail Quick French Bread. I don't know if I would call it french bread but it was yummy home made bread.


I have a list of other recipes I would like to try out before baby arrives and I don't have as much time.

Grape Salad

This is one of those recipes that every time I make it for a party/picnic everyone wants the recipe. Now I can just tell them to check here.

Grape Salad

8 oz cream cheese
8 oz sour cream
1 TB vanilla

Mix together. I have used light/no fat and see no problem in doing so.

Mix with
4lbs red grapes, washed, dried

Then, mix 1/2 cup brown sugar and 3 full sized butterfingers that are chopped finely

Place grape mixture in a wide bowl and then sprinkle the Butterfingers topping on top.

Refrigerate and enjoy the same day.

This does make a lot. It is a good amount for a picnic but once you make it you can cut it down to a family serving.

Enjoy!

A favorite. . .

Tonight I made one of our favorite dips to accompany dinner. I took a couple of pics but nothing looked great, so just trust me. I get many requests for this after serving it for parties. And it is so simple.

Here we go 9 X 13 pan.
One brick of cream cheese spread evenly. ( I use low fat, no fat whenever available)
One jar of salsa, spread evenly.
A nice layer of shredded cheese. ( I use cheddar and lots of Mexican type blends)

That's it. . bake until hot and cheese is melty or microwave it if your family is STARVING. We usually serve it with tortilla chips. I have made it fancy by adding olives, green onions, or black beans. I just usually stick with a Mexican theme.

It is also just as easy to make a single serving. Enjoy!

Chocolate Chip Dip

I make this dip often for parties and get togethers. Last night Miss A asked me to make it for her because I only ever make it for other people :) So I whipped up a batch for Miss A last night.


2 TB brown sugar
1 block of cream cheese
1/2 cup butter ( room temp)
1/4 tsp vanilla
3/4 cup powdered sugar
3/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Combine cream cheese and butter, add brown sugar, vanilla, powdered sugar- Mix. Fold in chocolate chips.


We mostly just eat this with pretzels (the whole chocolate and salty thing - YUMMY) but you could also serve it with graham sticks, vanilla wafers, apple slices.