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I think I'm in LOVE - Can't wait to try this recipe!

Buffalo Chicken Dip

In honor of March Madness and the need for game time snacks, a favorite of some of our friends:

8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup ranch salad dressing
1/2 cup FRANK'S REDHOT® Buffalowing Sauce
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
2 cans chicken, drained (can substitute shredded chicken)

DIRECTIONS:

1.HEAT oven to 350°F. Place cream cheese into deep baking dish. Stir until smooth.
2.MIX in salad dressing, Frank's RedHot Sauce and cheese. Stir in chicken.
3.BAKE 20 min. or until mixture is heated through; stir. Garnish as desired. Serve with crackers or vegetables.

Microwave Directions: Prepare as above. Place in microwave-safe dish. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 5 min. until hot, stirring halfway through cooking.

Got this recipe from Stephanie this week. I haven't had a chance to try it, but she assures me its good!

Tortellini Bake

1 1/2 lb. ground hot Italian sausage
1 1/2 tsp. chopped garlic
2 tsp. oregano
2 (15 oz) cans diced tomatoes with mild green chiles
1 (15 oz) can seasoned tomato sauce
16 oz. cheese tortellini
2 large green peppers, sliced in strips
Mozzarella cheese

In large pan, brown Italian sausage; drain excess fat. Return to pan; add garlic, oregano, diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and green peppers. Cook until green pepper is crisp-tender; add tortellini. Cook 7 to 10 minutes longer.

Carefully empty hot mixture into lasagna pan. Top with cheese. Bake in oven at 350 degrees until cheese melts and is bubbly. Goes great with salad and breadsticks!

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No recipe of today...more like a wish list of things I want to try. I've found a great new blog with lots of great food to try. You should definitely check out Annie's Eats

First recipes on the list to try:
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
White Bean Chicken Chili
Pumpkin Spice Kiss Chocolate Brownie

The list could go on and on........and probably will. If you try any of the recipes, let me know how they turn out!

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Monday night we checked out one of Pioneer Woman's recipes. Pasta carbonara was awesome! We highly recommend it--just don't think about how much bacon and butter you're eating!

A quick and easy snack from Dawn. Did I mention its pretty yummy?

Popcorn Cake

5 qts air popped popcorn
1 bag m&m’s
2 cups salted peanuts (optional)

Mix above in large bowl.

On stove melt together on medium heat (don’t burn):

16 oz marshmallows
1/3 c veg oil
½ c butter

Let cool a little so it won’t melt the m&m’s. Then pour over popcorn mixture.
Stir with spoon to coat the ingredients. Wet hands and press into a greased Bundt or angel food pan. Let sit for 20 min then EAT up!

I love this stuff!

OOEY GOOEY BUTTER CAKE

1 stick butter
1 box yellow cake mix
4 eggs
8 oz. cream cheese
1 box powdered sugar

Melt butter, add box of yellow cake mix. Add 2 eggs and mix well. Spread in 9 x 13 inch pan evenly. Blend 2 eggs, cheese and powdered sugar. Mix well and pour over first mixture. Bake at 325 degree oven for approximately 35 to 40 minutes or until lightly browned. Toothpick will not come out dry, it will be sticky.

How about a great recipe from Jen today? We tried these last weekend and loved them!

Glazed Bacon & Cheese-Filled Burgers
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoons paprika ½ teaspoons garlic powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon fresh ground pepper
1 lb ground beef (or more if needed)
½ cup shredded sharp cheddar
6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
Rolls or buns

Heat grill to medium. Combine sugar, spices, salt & pepper & set aside. Form beef into 8 equal patties. Toss cheese & crumbled bacon and place equal amounts on 4 patties. --Place remaining patties over the cheese and bacon and pinch to seal. Generously pat each burger with reserves spice mixture. Makes 4 servings.

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It's that time of year - we have sweet corn coming out of our ears (ha!) We'll be putting sweet corn up this weekend, but I also found this website with lots of corn recipes. Check out What's Cooking America?

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Compliments of Dawn-

Very Blueberry Cake


1/2 cup butter or margarine softened
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups sugar
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon almond extract
3 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
FILLING:
1 tablespoon flour
2 teaspoons quick-cooking tapioca
4 cups blueberries, divided
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon lemon juice


In a mixing bowl, cream butter, shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs. Add extracts. combine flour and baking powder, add to creamed mixture and mix well.

Spread two-thirds of the batter in a greased 15x10x1-inch baking pan. For filling, combine flour, cornstarch and tapioca in a large bowl. Add 1/2 cup of blueberries; mash with a fork and stir well. Add lemon peel and remaining berries; toss to coat. Pour evenly over batter in pan. Drop remaining batter by rounded tablespoonfuls over filling.

Bake at 350* for 40 minutes or until golden brown. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over warm cake.
Yield: 20 servings

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We were chatting about grilling this week at work. My summer helper gives this recipe high reviews.

Grilled Jalepeno Poppers

12 large jalapeno peppers
1 cup Mexican blend shredded cheese
1 block of cream cheese
6 thick slices bacon



Slice the peppers from stem to tip on 1 side. Carefully squeeze ends of pepper (like a change purse) and scoop out seeds and veins with a small spoon. Combine the cream cheese and shredded cheese in a bowl (season to taste with salt and pepper). Stuff each pepper with cheese mixture. Cut bacon slices in half. Wrap each pepper with a piece of bacon and secure with a toothpick.

Preheat grill. Grill peppers 3 to 5 minutes on each side or until bacon is cooked, but not crisp. Be sure to grill slowly, off of the direct flame.

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While shopping the other day, I saw lots of bright red strawberries. It made me think of this recipe -

CREAM CHEESE STRAWBERRY PIE

1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1 (8 oz.) pkg. Cool Whip
2 c. fresh strawberries, chopped
1 graham cracker pie crust
Whipped topping
Whole strawberries

Combine softened cream cheese, Cool Whip and strawberries in large mix bowl until well blended. Pour into pie crust. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving. Top with whipped topping and fresh whole strawberries.

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Here's a recipe that our friend Jamie brings to cookouts..I love it!

Texas Caviar

1/2 onion, chopped
1 bunch green onion, chopped
1 green pepper, chopped
6 jalapeno chilies, minced
1 tbsp. garlic, minced
2 tomatoes, diced
8 oz. bottle zesty Italian dressing
1/3 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 can Hominy, drained
2 cans black eyed peas, drained

Combined all ingredients and refrigerate 2 hours. Serve with corn chips or tortilla chips.

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Well this recipe is stolen from Stephanie, actually. Looking for something super easy for supper? This is it and it only has three ingredients.

Take a thawed chicken breast. Spread softened cream cheese on the top. I'm a fan of cream cheese so I like to have a nice thick layer. Wrap bacon around the chicken and cream cheese. I usually use about 2 slices on each chicken breast. Bake at 350 degrees for about 1/2 hour or until chicken is thoroughly cooked.

It's one of my favorites and...Ron loves bacon, so I guess we both win!

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Looking for something easy for the Memorial Day picnic? How about a salad?



Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad

2 cups chopped cauliflower
2 cups chopped broccoli
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup mayo
2 Tbsp vinegar
bacon bits

Mix sugar, mayo, vinegar in small bowl. Add to cauliflower and broccoli. Top with bacon bits.

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Grandma and Madison made pumpkin bread this week....maybe you'd like to too.

Pumpkin Bread

3 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
2 tsp. baking soda
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. each nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon
1 1/2 c. each granulated sugar and packed brown sugar
1 c. oil
2 c. canned pumpkin
4 eggs
1 c. each raisins and nuts (optional)

Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt and spices. Add the sugars, mixing well.

Mix dry ingredients with the oil and pumpkin, stirring until well combined.

Add eggs, one at a time, blending thoroughly. Pour into 2 greased and floured 9 1/2 x 5 1/4-inch loaf pans.

Bake at 350 degrees for 50 to 60 minutes or until tester comes out clean. Cool for 5 minutes. Remove from pans. Place on wire rack to cool.

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Looking for something to make your mom this weekend? Here is one of my mom's favorites she used to make us. Yum!

Caramelick Bars
1 white cake mix
1/2 c. cooking oil
1 (12 oz.) jar caramel topping
2 eggs
2 T. water
1 c. chopped nuts
2 c. powdered sugar
1/2 c. oleo

Mix together until well blended: cake mix, eggs, oil, 3/4 c. topping, water, and nuts. Spread on well-greased, 12x18 cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes. Mix powdered sugar, oleo, and remaining caramel topping. Spread on cake while it is still warm.

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Chicken Tortellini

1 1/2 can chicken
1 can corn
2 pints whipping cream
1 lb bag of cheese tortellini
1 bag Italian mix cheeses
1 Tbs. butter

Heat the whipping cream, butter, and cheese. Add garlic salt, pepper, and salt to taste. Stir mixture until cheese is runny. Boil the tortellini until cooked. Add tortellini, cheese mixture, chicken, and corn into 9x13 pan. Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown.

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Here's a Cheesy Potato Soup recipe that's easy and very yummy! This makes a huge amount, so I usually cut the recipe in half.

Cheesy Potato Soup

6 1/2 c. milk
2 sticks butter
1 heaping c. flour
1/2 to 1 medium onion
10-12 medium potatoes
sliced American cheese (*I use velveeta)
1/2 c. finely chopped carrots
1/4 lb. cubed ham

Heat milk to hot in large pan. Melt butter, add flour, stir until think. Add cheese, stir occassionally. Cube potatoes, carrots, onion; cook until tender, drain. Add to soup mixture. Add cubed ham. Heat until hot-ready to eat!

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Something from Stacy this week:

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2 sticks butter or margarine
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
1½ c. flour
4 Tb. Cocoa
Pinch of salt
Small jar marshmallow crème
1 c. butterscotch chips
1 c. chocolate chips
1 c. peanut butter
2½ c. rice krispies

Melt butter. Add sugar. Stir in eggs, flour, cocoa, salt.

Bake 20 minutes @ 350° in greased pan.

While still warm, spread marshmallow crème over cake. (Can warm 20-30 seconds if needed.)

Melt peanut butter, chocolate chips, butterscotch chips. Add rice krispies. Spread on top of marshmallow crème layer.

Ready in <30 minutes. Will go straight to your hips.