Two Awesome Cookies made with Prepared Frosting

I know many of you are involved in the game...either watching, hosting, or eating....so I thought I'd share these recipes from my archives.

OH MY are they yummy! 

These scrumptiously delicious cookies will rock your socks off!

They're easy to make with only a five ingredients in each recipe. 

Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies & Cherry Chip Cheesecake Bars

Ranch Mexican Dip & Weekend Potluck #52

WELCOME TO WEEKEND POTLUCK! 

AND....

When I share something worth sharing...again 

This wonderfully easy dip can be whipped up quickly..and made ahead also. 

A special snack your Super Bowl fans will love! 

Ranch Mexican Dip {4 ingredients}

Thanks so much for coming today! We hope this is as much fun for you as it is for each of us! 

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

The recipe with the most clicks was ~

No Fail Microwavable Rice-3 Ways by South Your Mouth

Recipes that caught our attention ~

Pizza Boats by Table for 7

3-Ingredient Crescent Sausage Bites by The Kitchen is My Playground

And, a personal favorite ~

Homemade Mexi-Melts by Love Bakes Good Cakes 

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Hot Buffalo Wing Dip

My cousin Vanessa emailed this recipe to me January of last year. 

I made it for Super Bowl 2012 and sent it with my husband to my son's house.  

I never got a photo of it because he returned with an empty dish, so 

Tonya Ferguson (thanks so much Dear!)

has allowed me to borrow her photo of a very similar recipe. 

I've seen a lot of versions around the net, but this is the one my family loves. 

It tastes just like buffalo chicken wings! 

How can you possibly go wrong with a recipe using only FIVE ingredients???

I'm guessing the boys are going to ask for it again this year. 

I know MY boy (hubby) will!

photo credit: Tonya Ferguson

HOT BUFFALO WING DIP

1 - 8 ozs. pkg. cream cheese, softened

2 cans (9.75 ozs) chicken breast

1/2 c. Marie's bleu cheese dressing

1/2 c. crumbled bleu cheese 

3/4 c. Frank's Buffalo wing sauce 

(I used Frank's regular hot sauce) 

Blend well by hand - pour into greased baking dish.

Bake at 350 for 20 - 30 minutes or until bubbly. 

Tastes just like buffalo chicken wings! 

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3 Favorite E-Z Appetizers (Blast from the Past)

With the 'BIG GAME' looming ahead, I wanted to share some easy appetizers to help fill the tummies of that hungry gang you'll be feeding. 



This simple 3-ingredient recipe is addicting! Be ready to share the recipe. 
No Baking Required. 

Snappy Super Bowl Ranch Pretzels

This yummy make-ahead dip has been served at many Baker family parties. 

Easy Taco Dip

With only 3 (or 4) ingredients, you can have this yummy appetizer ready in no time. Keep it warm in the crockpot. 

E-Z Hot {Warmed} Sausage & Cream Cheese Dip

White Trash Dip

First off, I have to say I have NO clue how this dish got its name.

But I DO know it's scrumptious and amazingly delicious. 

I made this for a holiday gathering and saved it to share with you now.

This is yet another one of Tonya's special recipes from 4 little Fergusons. I've learned that I can count on her recipes being YUM-OO!

And it's only 5 easy ingredients!! That simplicity always grabs my attention. 

If you're gearing up for the big game...or even if you're not, you'll love this easy dip. (I'm not at all about football, but I AM all about the food that goes with it!)

It goes together quickly...and is devoured quickly also. 

WHITE TRASH DIP 

1 lb. bacon, cooked, drained and crumbled

1 - 15 ozs. can chili with beans

2 - 8 ozs. pkgs. cream cheese, softened

2 c. shredded cheddar cheese

4 whole green onions, chopped

Tortilla chips, for dipping

Preheat oven to 350 while you're preparing the bacon. In large bowl, mix together chili, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon and onion until smooth. Spread into a glass pie plate sprayed with nonstick cooking spray and bake for 20 minutes until hot and bubbly.

Serve with chips (and make sure you move out of the way quickly or you'll get run over!=) 

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Pizza Broiled Sandwiches (Make Ahead)

This is an awesome family favorite recipe that I made often when my kids were growing up.  It was considered special enough to be served to company and also added to my cookbook.  Tickled that my grown kids still enjoy this in their homes.

I've made these for graduation parties also. They would be great to serve for the upcoming BIG GAME too. 

It's a ground beef, cheese, black olives & tomato soup mixture that's made ahead, refrigerated, then spread on bread/buns and broiled in the oven so it's a great meal for families on the go.

Everyone can even make their own if necessary...even using a toaster oven. 

YUMMY YUMMY...FOR THE TUMMY!

PIZZA BROILED SANDWICHES 

1 lb. ground beef, browned and drained

1 lb. cheddar cheese, grated

(we like cojack)

1/2 c. grated onion

1 - 6 ozs. can chopped black olives

1 - 10.75 ozs can tomato soup

1/3 soup can salad oil

(reduced from 1/2 c. in original recipe - makes spreading easier)

1/2 tsp. oregano

french bread, sliced diagonally or hamburger buns

Combine all ingredients; mix well and let set for 4 hours in the refrigerator.  Spread on sliced french bread and broil until brown. (Make sure you spread mixture all the way to the edges, otherwise they will burn under the broiler). Keeps well in the fridge for a week.  I have spread the mixture on the buns, covered and refrigerated overnight. 

Yield: Enough to cover 2 loaves of french bread 

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Chocolate Chip Granola Bites {Healthier Option}

These are yummy & a 'healthier choice' for kids...and adults alike. 

I LOVE bite-sized anything!  The kids will woof these down.  They're great to put in their lunches or for an after school snack. 

I was so happy when I saw these at Mommy's Kitchen.  Tina is a wonderful mom & down-home cook.  I have enjoyed many of her recipes as they can be trusted. 

With oatmeal, flax seed, wheat germ, coconut oil and honey among the listed ingredients, how can you go wrong?  (Trust me, the kids won't even know!) 

There's debate whether or not the flax seed needs to be ground, so do whatever you think your family will enjoy.  I eat the seeds whole in other things and don't find it's a problem.  I've also read the Omega-3 is better absorbed when it's ground(?)  If you want to 'hide' it from your kids, then I would suggest using it ground. 

CHOCOLATE CHIP GRANOLA BITES 

2-1/2 c. quick or old fashioned oats

1/2 c. crisp rice or brown rice cereal

2 Tb. flax seed

1 Tb. wheat germ

1/2 c. mini semi-sweet chocolate or butterscotch chips

(I used white chips)

1/2 c. brown sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 c. coconut oil

1/4 c. honey

1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350. Spray mini muffin pan with non stick cooking spray.

In large bowl, mix all ingredients (except chocolate chips) together until blended well; mixing by hand. 

If the mixture seems dry after mixing, add a little more coconut oil or honey.  Add just a little at a time until the mixture starts to come together.  Stir in chocolate or butterscotch chips.

Using a small cookie scoop, scoop the granola mixture into each muffin cup. Press mixture with back of the spoon, or your fingers, until compacted tightly. 

Bake for 12 - 13 minutes. Remove from oven when browned and let stand in pan for 30 minutes to 1 hour.  Remove each from pan and enjoy! 

Yield: 2 dozen yummy treats. 

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Savory Party Bread & Weekend Potluck #51

WELCOME TO WEEKEND POTLUCK! 

We're so happy you've joined us again today! We are excited about
the dishes you are bringing to share at our table and look forward
to drooling, pinning and printing many of them. 

We will be 'scouting' for some yummy appetizers this week to share for the 
'Big Game' soon. 

For our Flashback Friday recipe I've chosen to share this yummy, cheesey recipe.
I've made it, but haven't gotten a good photo of it, but this gives you an
idea of how awesome it is....simple too! You can also make it ahead!
Perfect for the upcoming BIG GAME. 

Savory Party Bread

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

The recipe with the most clicks was ~

Sausage & Cheese Grits Breakfast Casserole by The Better Baker

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Recipes that caught our attention ~

Pizza Tot Casserole by Love Bakes Good Cakes

Loaded Baked Potato and Buffalo Chicken Casserole by Makin’ it Mo’ Betta

And, a personal favorite ~

Chocolate Cherry Muffin Tops by INSIDE BRUCREW LIFE

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Creamy Chicken Enchilada Casserole

I love anything Mexican...and everything easy too, so I knew when I saw this yummy recipe at Tonya's 4 little Fergusons I was definitely going to try it. 

I LOVE Tonya's recipes, and have tasted them first-hand!  When I visited the Ferguson family last summer I was excited to not only taste her food creations, but get to cook a meal for them too. 

What a precious family that I have grown to love dearly!!

OK...nuff of the mush...on to the recipe. 

I tweaked it just a tad to use what I had on hand...I'll share those changes in the ingredient list. 

This recipe serves 12 so it's great for a large family.  I cut the recipe in half and it was perfect for a couple of meals for the two of us. 

          CREAMY CHICKEN ENCHILADA CASSEROLE 

1/2 c. onion, diced 

2 Tb. butter

2 cans cream of chicken soup

1 - 16 oz. sour cream (lite, but not fat free, or Greek Yogurt)

3 c. shredded cheese, divided

(I love using 2% fiesta blend) 

1 sm. can green chilies

(I used white corn & black beans salsa -

it won't 'pack the punch' the green chilies do though)

2 - 4 ozs. cans mushrooms, 1 drained

10 large tortillas (I use low carb)

3 cups cooked & diced chicken

Preheat oven to 350. Coat 9" X 13" pan with cooking spray.

In a large skillet, sautee onion in butter until tender. Mix all ingredients except tortillas & 1 cup cheese. Warm mixture until cheese is melted. Meanwhile, cut each tortilla in 4 pieces using a pizza cutter. Spread a small layer of cream mixture on the bottom of prepared pan, followed by a layer of tortillas. (they will overlap slightly) Repeat, ending with plenty of the cream mixture. Top with 1 c. cheese; Bake for 15-20 minutes. Serve with chips and salsa. 

Yield: 12 servings

Favorite Breakfast Dishes {Blast from the Past}

This is definitely a favorite! I love that it is made ahead to refrigerate overnight too. 

Baked Waffles with Raspberry Cream Cheese

MM good! I'm not real fond of pancakes, but give me pumpkin pancakes

and I'll ask for seconds....the cinnamon butter is awesome too. 

Buttermilk Pumpkin Pancakes with Honey Cinnamon Butter

Fabulous!  Using my two favorite ingredients - cream cheese & crescent rolls - folks will be asking for more....and for this coffeecake recipe too.  My mouth waters just to think of this tasty dish. 

Cream Cheese Coffeecake

Lazy Cookie (or Cake) Bars

Ya'll already know I am a COOKIE MONSTER!  

I love cookies in any shape or form.  They are 'comfort food' that reminds me of my mama, and I think I love them so well because they are a 'grab n go' snack! 

So when I saw this E-Z P-Z recipe for this bar cookie, using a cake mix, at

Brandie's The Country Cook, I got excited about finding a good time to make them (I can't trust myself to stay out of them...I must have a 'reason' to bake them...i.e....take to a party, give to neighbors, etc. etc.) 

I'm always teasing Brandie about being the "Cake Queen"...she has so many awesome Poke Cake creations at her blog, she is certainly a part of the royal family when it comes to making special cakes.  So it's only right that she uses a cake mix for this bar cookie.  *-* 

I love how these bars puff up and leave all those 'cracks' in the baked dough.

(Sooooo beautiful!)

There's SO many options to making these bars.  Try different kinds of cake mix, and any flavor (or combo) of chips, or add your favorite nuts. 

Oh how I love simplicity & versatility! 

And who can't love their name too?? 

Go grab that cake mix out of the pantry and surprise your family tonight.  They will surely LOVE you for making these sweet treats. I would so love this served warm topped with ice cream!  (Gotta remember that thought for next time around). 

LAZY COOKIE BARS 

1 (15 oz.) box yellow cake mix
2 eggs, beaten
5 tbsp. butter, melted
1 bag (12 oz.) semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 c. dried cranberries or M & M's, optional  

Preheat oven to 350.

Spray a 9" x 13" baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.

In medium mixing bowl, combine dry cake mix with beaten eggs and melted butter.

The batter will be very thick. Stir in bag of chocolate chips and cranberries or M & M's, if using.

Spread batter into greased baking dish. You can flour your hand or spray with nonstick cooking spray and spread it evenly with your hand.

Bake for about 20-25 minutes. It will be brown around the edges when done cooking. Be careful not to overbake.

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