Hot corn Dip

 This is the other dip I made for Christmas Eve this year.  This is soooooooooooooooo good.  I didn't add the pickled Jalapeno's because I didn't want it to be hot,  but it has so much flavor.  You can make this ahead also, so it's a good time saver recipe if you're having a party.

Adapted from Trisha Yearwood
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Ingredients

2 (11 ounce) cans of Mexicorn/Fiesta Corn, drained
2 (7 ounce) cans of chopped green chiles, drained
2 tablespoons of chopped, pickled jalapeno (omitted)
2 cups grated Monterey Jack cheese (can use pepper jack)
2/3 cup of grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup of mayonnaise
1 teaspoon of dried red pepper flakes, or to taste, optional
'Corn chips, for dipping Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spray or butter a 9 x 13 inch baking dish.

Mix together everything but the corn chips in a large bowl. Transfer to prepared baking dish and bake, uncovered at 350 degrees F for 30 to 40 minutes, or until bubbly around the edges. Serve warm with the corn chips. Can also transfer to a 4 quart crockpot and cook covered on high for about an hour, or on low until warmed through and bubbly. Hold over low to keep warm.
Hope you try this recipe, it's quick and simple.  Thanks for taking the time to stop by, have a wonderful day and Remember to Find the Time to Do ALL the Things You Love.
Donna 

Jalepano Dip

 I made this for Christmas Eve this year.  It was a big hit.  The men in the family love things that are hot and spicy, they all told me that this was very good.  I didn't try it because I don't like things that way.  I did make another dip that I will share that I enjoyed very much.  They said this dip had just the right amount of heat and had lots of flavor.  I think this would be a very easy recipe to double or even triple if you were having a large crowd, say a Super Bowl Party.  So give it a try.

 adapted from here

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6-8 slices of bacon, diced and cooked crispy

2 8-oz packages of cream cheese, soft

1 cup of mayonnaise

4-6 jalapeno's, chopped and deseeded.  The seeds will make it fiery hot.

1 cup of cheddar cheese, shredded

1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese, shredded

1/4 cup diced green onion

Topping:

1 cup of crushed crackers ( I used Ritz)

1/2 cup parmesan cheese

1/2 stick of butter, melted

Preheat oven to 350.

Combine all of the ingredients into a medium bowl.  Stir well.

Combine the topping ingredients and sprinkle all over the top of the dip.

Bake the dip for 20-30 minutes or until bubbly.

Transfer to an oven proof dish. The size of the dish depends on how thick the dip is.  The thicker the dip the longer it may need to warm up.  I used this stoneware dish that is round and measures 12 inches across.  My dip is usually about an inch thick.

Thanks for taking time to stop by, I'd love to hear your comments if you want to leave me a note.  Have a wonderful day and Remember to Find the Time to Do ALL the things YOU Love.

Donna

Oreo Balls

 I made these this year for my Christmas Goodies that I give to my friends.  Every year at Christmas time there are several friends that I make cookies and sweets as their gift from me.  They really look forward to getting them and I really enjoy making all these wonderful treats.  The oreo balls are a new addition to the list of goodies I give.  They are so simple to make and look and taste amazing.  So you must give them a try.

Oreo Balls

1/2 package Oreo Cookies

4 oz .block cream cheese, softened

6-8 oz of Good Chocolate....I use Ghirardelli

Place Oreo Cookies in a baggie and smash until it is the consistency of dirt.

Mix softened cream cheese into smashed cookies.   Form into balls and put on wax paper.  Melt chocolate according to package directions in microwave.  Cover balls in chocolate.  Place in refrigerator.  When set store in airtight container or plastic bags.

I hope you have a Merry Christmas filled with lots of love, happiness and good health.  Thanks for taking time to stop by, and Remember to Find the Time to Do ALL the things You Love.

Donna

Lemon Bars

The other night we had an early Christmas type dinner because my sister in law goes to her brothers every year at this time of year.  My kids wanted to give her  her Christmas presents before she left.  They bought her a kindle, she's so happy.  We had spaghetti and meatballs and braised pork, with salad, home made bread and these for dessert.   They really are very tasty and oh so easy to make.  Just be sure you line your pan with parchment paper and it comes up all the way on all the sides.   My grandson AJ told me that whenever I make this again he wants me to make a double batch so he can have a whole pan for himself.....so  there you have an opinion from a teenager.

I adapted this recipe from here
Using a pastry cutter or in a food processor blend together:

1 cup cold butter, cut in small pieces
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 cup almond flour (make your own by grinding almonds)

Press evenly into the bottom of a greased and parchment paper lined 9x13 inch baking pan. Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees F ( 325 degrees F if you are using glass bake-ware)

For the lemon topping simply whisk together:

1 1/2 cups sugar
1/4 cup flour
4 eggs
zest of 3 lemons, very finely chopped
juice of 3 lemons

Allow the topping to sit for about 10 minutes before whisking together well and pouring over the baked shortbread base.

Bake at 350 degrees F for about another 20- 25 minutes or until the top is slightly browned and the custard appears to be set. Cool completely. Sprinkle with icing sugar when cool or try adding  a meringue topping.
Thanks for stopping by, have a wonderful day and Remember to Find the Time to DO all the Things YOU Love.
Donna

Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas to all, hope your day and the coming years are filled with lots of Love, Happiness and Good Health.

Orange Oreo Muffins

I have a friend that gets me fresh eggs and as payment I make him bread, muffins and sweets.  He loves anything orange so thought I would try a new twist on an orange muffin.  These are so yummy and moist...believe me a must try.  They go together very quickly too.
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Preheat oven to 400 makes 7 large or 12 regular muffins

1 orange (peel and all) pureed
1/2 cup soft butter (1 stick)
3/4 cut white sugar
1 egg
1 3/4 AP flour (can be make with 1 cup AP and 3/4 whole wheat)
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
6 oreo cookies crushed fairly fine
1/2 cup orange juice

In a blender put cut up orange and a bit of water, puree.  Set aside.  In a large bowl with hand mixer cream the sugar and butter til light and fluffy.  Add the egg beat again.  Add orange juice, mix until combined.   In another bowl (or I use wax paper, so I don't dirty another bowl  :)  )  Mix the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.  Add this to the wet ingredients, mix until all combined.  Add the oreo's and mix until combined.  Put into lined muffin tins and bake at 400 degree for 20-25 minutes.  Done when tester inserted comes out clean.  Cool on wire rack.  Enjoy.

I am going to add these to my Christmas goodie list and will make them in mini muffin tins, they will be a great addition this year.
Thanks for taking time to stop by, please leave a comment if you so desire I would love to hear from those that stop by.  Have a wonderful day and Remember to Find the Time to Do All the Things You Love.
Donna

Slow Cooked Pork Roast with Cranberry and Orange sauce

This is a recipe from Cooks Country.  Their recipes are really so delicious.
This recipe is sooooooooooooo easy and no work at all.  The slow cookers does all the work.  So if you're a working person please give this a try you'll have a great meal when you get home, the kids will love it too.
gravy

4-5 lb pork roast (I used bone in but they used boneless)
1 can of whole cranberry
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup orange juice
1/8 tsp cinnamon
3 slices of orange peel (try not to get much pith)
2 TBL veg oil
salt and pepper

Salt and pepper the roast generously.  In a large skillet heat the oil and then brown the roast on all sides starting with fat side down first.  In the slow cooker mix all the other ingredients.  Stir, place browned meat on top and cook for 5-6 hours on low.  Internal temperature should register 140-145.  Remove and let rest for 20 minutes.  After about 5 minutes tent with aluminum  foil.  Take dripping from the slow cooker and in a small sauce pan reduce cooking for about 10 minutes at simmer.  Serve over sliced meat.  ENJOY!  YUM!!!!

Sure hope you try this simple dish.  I served this with red cabbage with apples and pear, found here. (I used that recipe and just added an additional chopped bartlett pear)  Also had mashed potatoes with the gravy from the meat.  Another YUM.  We had the raspberry swirl sweet rolls for dessert.

Thanks for stopping by and taking time from you busy day.  Have a wonderful week and Remember to Find the Time to DO all the things YOU love.
Donna