Ingredients: 2 cans Mexi-corn (corn mixed with red and green peppers)1 c. sour cream1 c. mayonnaise10 oz. shredded sharp cheddar2 small cans chopped green chilies4-5 green onions, chopped2 jalapeños, chopped Cooking Instructions Mix all together thoroughly in a large mixing bowl. Chill overnight. Serve with garlic bagel chips or Frito’s. Notes Grocery … [Read more...] about Corn Dip
Special Occasion
Sparkling Raspberry Spritzer
Ingredients: 16 oz. pkg. frozen raspberries (or fresh, if available)24 oz. container white grape juice1 3/4 c. club soda, chilled Cooking Instructions Makes 1 1/2 quarts Blend and strain seeds from raspberries. Combine raspberries with grape juice. Stir in club soda just before serving. Notes Grocery List: Serve at : … [Read more...] about Sparkling Raspberry Spritzer
Dirt Cake
Ingredients: 1 1/4 lb Oreo cookies, crushed1 c. powdered sugar8 oz. cream cheese, softened1 stick butter, melted3 1/2 c. milk12 oz. cool whip2 small boxes instant vanilla pudding Cooking Instructions In a large mixing bowl, blend powdered sugar, butter, and cream cheese. Add 1/2 c. milk and blend (I like to use a hand mixer). Add pudding and 3 c. milk and blend. … [Read more...] about Dirt Cake
Mary Ann’s Hot Sauce
Ingredients: 1 gallon cut up tomatoes (16 c. juice)1 qt. cut up onions, quartered12 large jalapeños (Remember: this could burn your hands and definitely your eyes, so be careful in handling!)12-14 cloves of garlic (Remember: a clove is a section of the pod or bulb of garlic)2 c. white vinegar1/2 c. sugar3/8 c. salt1/2 c. oil (I use olive)3 T. tobasco sauce (Chris likes the … [Read more...] about Mary Ann’s Hot Sauce
Spinach-Artichoke Dip
Ingredients: 13 oz. can artichoke hearts (not marinated), chopped10 oz. frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1/2 c. mayo1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan cheese1 1/4 c. grated Monterrey jack cheese1 medium garlic clove, minced Cooking Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl combine, artichokes, spinach, mayo, Parmesan, 1 c. Monterrey jack and … [Read more...] about Spinach-Artichoke Dip
Snickerdoodles
Ingredients: 3/4 c. margarine1 1/2 c. sugar2 eggs1 t. vanilla4 c. flour1 t. baking soda1/2 t. salt2 t. cream of tartar1 1/2 t. cinnamon2 T. sugar Cooking Instructions Beat margarine until fluffy, add 1 1/2 c. sugar, eggs and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and cream of tartar. Gradually blend this into wet mixture. Cover and chill 1 hour. Combine 2 T. … [Read more...] about Snickerdoodles
Frozen Margarita Pie: or the Baptist version of the title might be Frozen Key Lime Pie :0)
Ingredients: Crust:1/2 c. plus 2 T. butter5 oz (1 1/4 c.) salted pretzels crushed finely1/2 c. sugar Filling:1 can Eagle brand (sweetened condensed milk)2/3 c. key lime juice1 drop green food coloring2 1/2 c. cool whip Cooking Instructions Serves 6 - 8 Crust: Grease 9″ pie plate. Melt butter and stir in pretzels and sugar. Mix together and press to the bottom … [Read more...] about Frozen Margarita Pie: or the Baptist version of the title might be Frozen Key Lime Pie :0)
Chocolate Mousse
Ingredients: 4 1/2 (1 ounce) squares semi-sweet baking chocolate1/3 c. water3/4 c. sugar4 egg yolks2 t. brandy flavoring (or 2 1/2 T. brandy)3 c. heavy whipping cream1 egg white Cooking Instructions Serves 8 Melt chocolate over hot water in the top of a double boiler. Place water and sugar in small saucepan, cooking over medium heat until sugar is dissolved (stirring … [Read more...] about Chocolate Mousse
Shrimp Scampi
Ingredients: 3 T. butter2 T. minced garlic1 1/2 pounds peeled, de-veined shrimp1/4 c. dry white wine1/2 c. tomato sauce1 1/4 c. heavy cream1/2 t. basil1/2 t. oregano1/8 t. thyme1 1/8 t. Italian hot pepper flakes (for children or spicy-sensitive folks, you may want to cut this in half)2 egg yolkssalt to tastewhite pepper to taste2 T. finely minced parsley (optional)12 oz. angel … [Read more...] about Shrimp Scampi
Chicken Pot Pie
1 recipe of never fail pie crust1 10 oz. pkg. frozen peas and carrots1/2 c. onion, minced1/4 c. butter1/2 t. salt1/8 t. pepper3/4 c. milk3 c. cooked and diced chicken 1/4 c. pimento (optional)1/4 c. parsley1/2 c. mushrooms, sliced (optional)1/3 c. flour1/4 t. sage2 c. chicken broth2 chicken bouillon cubes Cook peas and carrots according to package directions. Drain. Melt … [Read more...] about Chicken Pot Pie