Cream Cheese, Feta & Cranberry Pinwheels

Source: Pinterest
Ingredients:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
6 oz feta cheese crumbles
1/2 cup green onion, diced
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 tsp fresh ground black pepper
4 soft tortillas

Directions: 
In a large mixing bowl, mix the cream cheese, feta, green onions, cranberries and pepper until well combined.
Spread the mixture evenly over each tortilla. Tightly roll the tortilla and wrap with saran wrap. Refrigerate for 2 hours or overnight. Once firm, slice into 1 inch pieces. Serve cold

Rating: B
I used whole wheat tortillas, but I'd use regular flour tortillas next time.

Veggie Rollups

Ingredients:
2 green peppers
1 red pepper
1 yellow pepper
1 (8oz) pkg cream cheese
4-5 tortillas
Olives (optional)



Directions:
Chop all peppers. Drain Juices. Mix peppers & cream cheese with hands. Spread onto tortillas. Roll up & cut into wheels. Enjoy!

Rating: A-
Always a hit!

Texas Best Cheese Dip

Source: Carrie Hyer
Ingredients:
1 lb velvetta mexican cheese
12 oz cream cheese
1 can rotel
1 bunch of green onions, tops only, chopped to taste
1-2 jalapenos, seeded, chopped to taste
2-3 fresh garlic cloves, minced
1/2 bunch of cilantro, chopped to taste
black pepper


Directions:
Melt cheeses together in microwave. Stir other ingredients in. Serve warm with chips or bread.

Rating: A-
Went to a bbq at a friend's house, and it was the first thing gone!

Doubled Tomato Bruschetta

Source: Allrecipies
Ingredients:
6 roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, packed in oil
3 cloves minced garlic
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup fresh basil, stems removed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 French baguette
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Directions:
Preheat the oven on broiler setting.
In a large bowl, combine the roma tomatoes, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, vinegar, basil, salt, and pepper. Allow the mixture to sit for 10 minutes.
Cut the baguette into 3/4-inch slices. On a baking sheet, arrange the baguette slices in a single layer. Broil for 1 to 2 minutes, until slightly brown.
Divide the tomato mixture evenly over the baguette slices. Top the slices with mozzarella cheese.
Broil for 5 minutes, or until the cheese is melted.

Rating: B+
Pretty tasty for bruschetta, and I loved how the bread wasn't hard. Purchased at Jimmy John's for 50cents

Spiced Pumpkin Seeds

Source: Allrecipes.com
Ingredients:
1 1/2 Tbs margarine, melted
1/2 tsp salt
1/8 tsp garlic salt
2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
2 cups raw whole pumpkin seeds

Directions:
Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Combine the margarine, salt, garlic salt, Worcestershire sauce and pumpkin seeds. Mix thoroughly and place in shallow baking dish. Bake for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.

Rating: B+

Velveeta Spicy Spinach Dip

Ingredients:
1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, not thawed
1 lb. (16 oz.) VELVEETA Pasteurized Prepared Cheese Product, cut up
1 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, cut up
1 can (10 oz.) RO*TEL Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies, drained

Directions:
Place spinach in large microwaveable bowl. Microwave on HIGH 5 min. Stir in remaining ingredients. Microwave on HIGH 5 min. or until Velveeta is completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring after 3 min. Serve hot with Wheat Thins, assorted bread cubes, or chips.

Rating: B+
Made for a party, and guests seem to enjoy. Easy app!

Ramaki

Source: Grandma C.
Ingredients:
1/3 c soy sauce
2 T brown sugar
1 T Dijon mustard
package of bacon
2 8oz whole water chestnuts (drained)

Directions:
Mix soy sauce, brown sugar, & mustard in small bowl. Soak chestnuts for 20-30 mins in mixutre. Cut bacon into thirds, and wrap each chestnut and poke with a toothpick. Place on broil pan and broil for 8-10 minutes, then flip chestnuts and broil an additional 8-10 minutes.
Soak toothpicks in water to keep from burning.

Rating: A
Always a staple at Christmas.

Jelly Roll

Recipe thanks to Courtney R.
Ingredients:
1 lb. grated sharp cheddar cheese
3/4 C Mayo
1 med. onion-chopped fine
1 clove garlic-chopped fine
1/2 t. Tabasco

1 C. Jalapeno strawberry preserves or chipotle jelly
Ritz crackers

Directions:
Mix first 5 ingredients Press into a lightly sprayed mold and chill overnight. Mix preserves & serve with crackers.

Cocktail Meatballs

Recipe thanks to Jonny R.
Ingredients:
3 bags of frozen meatballs
2 cups ketchup
2 cups brown sugar
2 tablespoons liquid smoke

Directions:
Mix ketchup, brown sugar, & liquid smoke in small bowl. Mix with meatballs. Heat on low for 4-6hrs in crockpot.

Puppy Chow

Ingredients:
1 box of rice squares
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 cup semi sweet
2 cups powder sugar

Directions:
In saucepan on low heat, melt chocolate, add peanut butter & mix until smooth. Remove from heat, add to cereal & stir. Cover with powder sugar.

Rating: A
I'd add more peanut butter & chocolate for a full box of cereal.

Carmelized Beef Skewers

Ingredients:
1 lb. beef sirloin steak, thinly sliced
1/4 cup A.1. Original Steak Sauce, divided
1/4 cup Barbecue Sauce
1 tsp. Dijon Mustard

Directions:
TOSS steak with 2 Tbsp. of the steak sauce; let stand 10 min. to marinate. Meanwhile, combine remaining 2 Tbsp. steak sauce, the barbecue sauce and mustard; set aside.

PREHEAT grill to medium-high heat. Thread steak onto eight long soaked wooden or metal skewers.
GRILL skewers 6 min. or until steak is cooked through, turning after 3 min. and brushing generously with the barbecue sauce mixture.

TIPS
Toss steak with steak sauce as directed; cover and refrigerate up to 24 hours before grilling as directed

Comments: The guys liked them, but not sure where the carmelized came from?!?

Green Beans w/ Peanut Ginger Dip

(Recipe thanks to Sista)
Ingredients:
1 lb fresh green beans, trimmed
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper
1 piece (1 inch) gingerroot, peeled, chopped (2 tablespoons) or 1T ground ginger
1 teaspoon minced garlic
Chopped peanuts, if desired

Directions:
In 3-quart saucepan, heat 6 cups water to boiling over high heat. Add beans to boiling water. Cook 4-6 minutes or until crisp-tender; drain. Rinse with cold water; drain. Cover; refrigerate while making dip.

In medium bowl, beat remaining ingredients except peanuts with wire whisk until smooth. Cover, refrigerate at least 30 minutes to blend flavors. Stir before serving. Garnish with peanuts. Serve beans with dip.

Rating: A+
I LOVE THIS STUFF! It's now my new favorite app to bring!

Fruit Dip

Ingredients:
1 pkg of cream cheese
1 jar of marshmallow fluff

Directions:
Beat cream cheese & marshmallow fluff together till smooth. Serve with fruit:)

Bacon Sticks

Ingredients:
12 slices of bacon
12 thin breadsticks (7 inch)
8 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese

Directions:
Wrap 1 slice of bacon in spiral-fashion around each breadstick. Place 6 breadsticks on double-thick layer of paper towels on microwaveable plate. Microwave on HIGH for 2-4 minutes. Roll immediately in parmesan cheese until evenly coated. Repeat steps. Place in cup to serve. A quick appetizer that bacon lovers will love!

Chunky Salsa

(Recipe thanks to Carrie H.)
Ingredients:
4 medium tomatoes chopped
1 medium onion chopped
2 jalapenos chopped

Directions:
Mix well and serve w/ tortilla chips.

Rating: A+
Super easy and so good:)

Veggie Pizza

Ingredients:
2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent rolls
1 package cream cheese, softened
1 package of ranch seasoning mix

1/4 cup broccoli chopped
1/4 cup cucumber chopped

1/4 cup green peppers chopped
1/4 cup carrot chopped
1 package of shredded cheese

Directions:

Heat oven to 375°F. Separate cans of dough into 4 long rectangles, or place to fit your sheet. Press dough seams together. Bake 13 to 17 minutes or until golden brown. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. In small bowl, mix cream cheese & ranch seasoning pack. Spread over crust. Top with vegetables. Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before serving.

Rating: A+

I LOVE THIS STUFF!