Cheesecake Dip (For Berries or Fruit)

This is a simple dip with cream cheese and sour cream as the base.

Dip berries in it, then roll them in crushed graham crackers for a
'cheesecake' resemblance...or just dip crackers or vanilla wafers in it.
You can substitute vanilla extract for the almond extract. 
A great way to enjoy berries before summer is over! 

Or grapes or pineapple or bananas.....

CHEESECAKE DIP

8 oz cream cheese, softened

2/3 c. sour cream

6 Tbsp powdered sugar

2 Tbsp. milk

1/2 tsp. almond (or vanilla) extract

1 qt fresh strawberries

1/2 c. graham cracker crumbs

In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth.  Add the sour cream, sugar, milk and extract; mix until smooth.  Transfer to a serving bowl.  Place the strawberries and crumbs in separate serving bowls.  Dip strawberries into cheesecake mixture, then into crumbs.  Makes about 2 cups.

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Pina Colada Fruit Dip

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Creamy Taters, Green Beans & Caramelized Onions

OH-MY-LANTA!! 

This dish is soo creamy and rich...I could fill my plate and eat nothing else for a meal.  (Trust me when I say, I am NOT a big veggie eater!)  But this dish is simply irresistible. 

Perfect for enjoying those fresh (or frozen) green beans, red taters and onions you can find at farmer's markets this summer. 

I got the idea of adding the onions from my Caramelized Veggie Trio..it's mighty tasty too.  It has a balsamic glaze that's out of this world. 

The simple, smooth & velvet-y cream cheese sauce is perfect. I would not enjoy it nearly as much if the onions weren't caramelized.

Impressive!  Company-worthy dish! 

I love Cristy's recipes at Southern Plate..and make many of them.

I adapted this one by changing up the process and adding the onions, and making sure they were caramelized. 

1 lb. green beans (fresh or frozen)

6-8 small new potatoes or 3 or 4 large ones 

1 (vidalia) medium onion, sliced

1/4 c. butter (1/2 a stick), divided

4 ozs. cream cheese 

1/2 c. milk

1/4 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. pepper

Wash and chunk new potatoes into bite sized pieces. Cover with water and bring to a boil over medium high heat. Add green beans (I used frozen). Boil until fork tender, about 10-12 minutes. Place in colander to drain.

While veggies are cooking, melt 2 Tb. butter in large skillet over medium high heat. Add onion slices and cook, stirring often, until tender and are getting nice and brown, about 8 - 10 minutes. Remove from skillet, and place over veggies in colander while you make the sauce. 

In same skillet you used to brown the onions, add remaining 2 Tb. butter, cream cheese, milk, salt, and pepper. Over low heat, stir constantly until cheese melts. Use a whisk to beat lightly until smooth and creamy. Add a little more milk if you want a thinner sauce (but I don't think you will...just sayin).  Remove from heat. Add veggies from colander; stir to coat with luscious sauce. 

Sprinkle with more pepper if desired. Serve warm. Enjoy!

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Broccoli/Corn Casserole

Glazed Carrots & Pineapple

Cheesey Cottage Potatoes

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Amazing Crockpot Caramel Sweet Rolls & Weekend Potluck #179

WELCOME TO WEEKEND POTLUCK! 

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AND....

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Using refrigerated rolls makes this one dish very simple to make...

let the crockpot do the cooking while you're busy doing other things.

MMMM! 

Amazing Crockpot Caramel Sweet Rolls

Now, let's take a quick peek back at last week...

The recipe with the most clicks was ~

The Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookie by Sunflower Supper Club

Recipes that caught our attention ~

Summer Garden Pasta Spaghetti by Simply Suzanne’s at Home

Fully Loaded Hash Brown Casserole by Everyday Made Fresh

And, a personal favorite ~

Chocolate Crunch Raspberry Waffles by Dizzy Busy and Hungry

Your hostesses ~

• The Better Baker ~ Marsha
• The Country Cook~ Brandie
• Sunflower Supper Club ~ Kim & Julie
• Frugal Family Favorites ~ Tabitha
• Sweet Little Bluebird~ Mary

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3 Simple Microwave Recipes You'll Love {Blast from the Past}

This really is the way to fix nice juicy corn on the cob. 

My husband once did a whole bushel of corn...4 ears at a time...for the

freezer because he doesn't want corn on the cob fixed any other way. 

Microwave Corn on the Cob

This is a tasty dish, ready in less than 30 minutes.  It uses frozen chicken nuggets or tenders. Even kids love this sweet entree. 

Sweet & Sour Chicken

Warm chocolate pudding is comfort food for me.  This can be ready in just 

minutes....MMMMM! (I like to add a dollop of peanut butter). 

Microwave Chocolate Pudding

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Simple Crockpot Ravioli

This is a simple recipe...great for when you're going to be gone a while, and want to come home to a warm meal.  Or you just need an easy supper on a busy day. Or you don't want to turn on the oven and heat up the kitchen.

CHA-CHING! 

I used a jar of purchased pasta sauce...'doctored' it up a little, then

poured over frozen ravioli and turned on the switch, then went about my

business while the crockpot did the work for me. It almost made me giddy to look at it as it cooked!

I saw this great recipe at my dear friend Brandie's

The Country Cook.  She made the sauce from scratch, so 

if that's what you prefer, then check out Brandie's yummy recipe. 

I cut Brandie's recipe in half (use half the amount of ravioli, but the same amount of sauce) and it made several meals for the 2 of us.  It was great every time I rewarmed it too. 

Feel free to double this recipe for larger families.  Just be sure to use a larger crockpot...at least 5-qt. 

I cut hot dog buns in half, then in half again...brushed with butter and then sprinkled on some garlic powder and baked a few minutes until crispy.  Was perfect along with the comforting ravioli.  

CROCKPOT RAVIOLI 

1 - 28 ozs. bags frozen ravioli (beef or cheese) 

1 - 32 ozs. jar prepared pasta sauce
(I rinsed the jar with about 1/4 c. water and added that to the sauce) 

dried minced onions, minced garlic and Italian seasoning, to taste 
salt & pepper to taste
1-1/2 - 2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese

Place pasta sauce in large bowl; add seasonings to taste, then stir in the frozen ravioli.  Make sure it's coated well, then add to the slow cooker, sprayed with non-stick coating. 

Cover and cook for 2-1/2 - 3 hours on high or 4 - 5 hours on low. 
You don't have to stir the ravioli while it cooks. About 10 minutes before you're ready to serve, sprinkle the mozzarella over the ravioli and allow it to melt...

MMMMMM - such awesome hearty & creamy goodness! 

Serve with a salad or veggie and garlic sticks. 

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Creamy Crockpot Mac 'n' Cheese

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Peanut Butter Cookies in a Wink (4 Basic Ingredients - Flourless)

I've been asked to participate in our local farmer's market, every Friday, so I've been thinking of what I could bake that would be desired.

Love this simple 4-basic ingredient cookie recipe that has no flour. 

I've made ones before with 3 ingredients, but this recipe calls for baking soda also. I have to say I like these the best of the two. 

They baked puffy, and then sunk, just so you know. 

Very tasty.  Recipe from Gooseberry Patch's Mom Knows Best cookbook...

(My recipe for Blastin' Blueberry Crunch is on page 210 of this book!=)

Shared by Lynnette Rohde of Holiday, Florida. 

They're quick to mix, and quick to bake, so the oven doesn't have to be on for long.  Enjoy!!!

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES IN A WINK 

1 c. creamy peanut butter (I used crunchy)

1 c. white (or brown) sugar

1 egg, beaten

1 tsp. baking soda

Preheat oven to 325. 

In medium bowl, combine all ingredients (I used a wooden spoon) until well blended.  Allow dough to set 10 minutes (it will make it easier to handle).  Roll into 1" balls; place on ungreased baking sheet.  

Bake 8 - 9 minutes; remove from oven; cool on cookie sheet about 3 minutes until set; remove to wire rack to cool.  They will look a tad underdone when you want to remove them from oven. 

Yield: about 2 dozen 

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Microwave Nutter Butter Fudge (4 ingredients)

No Bake Peanut Butter Nutella Bars

Peanut Butter Delight

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Crockpot Peach Crisp & Weekend Potluck #178

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This is a wonderful dessert any time of year...I use canned peaches, but I'm sure it would be awesome with fresh also....just love the crunchy topping!

Crockpot Peach Crisp

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Chocolate Zucchini Sheet Cake by Spicy Southern Kitchen

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Sweet & Spicy Sriracha Cheese Ball by Frugal Foodie Mama

Chocolate Chip Cookie Sweet Rolls by Together As Family

And, a personal favorite ~

 Key Lime Pie by Kitty's Kozy Kitchen 

Your hostesses ~

• Sunflower Supper Club ~ Kim & Julie
• The Better Baker ~ Marsha
• Frugal Family Favorites ~ Tabitha
• Sweet Little Bluebird~ Mary
• The Country Cook~ Brandie

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Vanilla Chai Protein Breakfast Shake

I have been in love with chai....a creamy and sweet Indian tea...for many years. So anytime I see it in a recipe, I get right on it.

This recipe is so simple and so delicious. If you want to steep the tea bag...as I did..you need to think ahead so the milk can chill...otherwise, just add the spices until you get the taste you like.

I had never had cardamom before I enjoyed my first chai, but it's definitely necessary to make it taste like the 'real deal'. 

I added protein powder to this so it would hold me through the morning. 

Hope you'll enjoy it soon. 

VANILLA CHAI PROTEIN BREAKFAST SHAKE

1 very ripe frozen bananas

(I keep banana slices in the freezer on hand for recipes like this)

1 c. milk of choice 

(I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk..only 30 calories per cup!)

1/2 tsp. each cinnamon and ginger

dash of each of these; pepper, cardamom, cloves and nutmeg

(Or you can eliminate spices and steep a chai tea bag in hot steamed milk...then chill before blending everything)

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

1 pkt. sweetener (I prefer Truvia)

whipped topping - caramel and chocolate syrups for garnish

Combine all ingredients in blender; blend for at least a minute until smooth and frothy. Serve cold or you can make this warm too if you prefer. 

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You may enjoy these other wonderful beverages...

Skinny Frozen Hot Chocolate

Healthy Peanut Butter Cup Smoothie

Homemade Starbucks Caramel Frappuccino

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