Caramel Fruit Dip

 This is a very good "Game Day" Appetizer!

I always keep caramel topping and cream cheese in  my refrigerator. The grandchildren love their sundaes and it seems a lot of the recipes I make include cream cheese so when I saw this recipe in a cookbook from several years ago I thought it might be a good choice for the upcoming holiday season.. Happy Entertaining!!

 2 pkg. (8 oz each.) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 cup finely chopped peanuts(optional to sprinkle over top)
extra caramel topping (drizzle over top)

Either peel or serve with skins on for this easy dip~


Using a mixer, beat softened cream cheese until smooth..Beat in caramel topping, vanilla and cinnamon..Store in refrigerator..Serve with fruit

Note: Apples are a nice choice for this dip leaving skin on.  plus +(to keep apples from turning brown, slice and add 1 to 2 tsp. lemon juice to apples) Granny Smith, Braeburn, or Honey Crisp are good choices. .Sometimes I use a variety of apples which adds some nice color to the platter..

4/23/12

Roasted Red Pepper Dip

Anytime appetizer!  Yummy!!
A great Appetizer for your New Year's Cel

1 container (8oz) Fat Free Sour cream
1 jar (7oz) roasted red peppers, drained
4 oz. Fat Free Cream cheese softened
1 clove garlic, minced
1 T. fresh basil
1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves

Place ingredients in food processor or blender, cover and process until red peppers are chopped and mixture is well blended.

Pour into serving bowl, cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

I added some sweet ground sausage to this recipe for a chunkier appetizer and serve it with pretzels as a change.

Makes 16 servings.  2 T each.

12/11/13

Easy Chicken Salad: Sweet and healthy too!

 It has been super hot the last few days and I've been putting effort into posting some easy salads for easy meals.

 This summer salad may be a good choice for one of our hot summer days.  Served with crackers or on a croissant or even used as an appetizer this is a very easy and at the same time refreshing summer salad.

I have some canned chicken in my pantry.   I honestly don't use canned anything much but I had wanted to try this recipe with some pineapple tidbits, cranberries and a few other add -in's. 

I'm making this easy chicken salad I found on the label of a can of chunk chicken.. Hubby loved it! I toasted a sub roll for some extra crunch .  Enjoy!

Note:  Next time I make this I'm thinking of using Greek yogurt instead of mayo.  A new twist!  I love Greek yogurt.  I'd use plain or honey if I were doing it.  Just sayin!

  Happy Baking and Cooking from my kitchen to yours!

 

The recipe did call for some chopped apples but I didn't have any but you may want to add one.

1 can Chunk chicken breast drained and rinsed or Rotisserie chicken cut into pieces
1/2 cup celery  diced
1 medium apple chopped
1 cup pineapple chunks drained
2 tablespoons raisins or cranberries
2 tsp. toasted sesame seeds
5 tablespoons light mayonnaise
1/2 tsp. curry powder (I used ginger because I didn't have curry)

Drain chicken if using canned chicken (I rinse it too).   I am just fussy about canned chicken and tuna and must rinse.

   Combine chicken, celery, apple, pineapple, raisins or cranberries  and 1 tsp. sesame seeds in a large bowl. Mix mayonnaise and ginger or curry powder.  Spoon mayonnaise through chicken mixture. Toss to coat.  Sprinkle with remaining sesame seeds.

Serve with crackers for an appetizer or

Serve on  a warm croissant, soft  or toasted roll




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