The Best Dip EVER!

So I'm putting a disclaimer right here in the beginning: Once you make this dip you need to have an accountability partner because it's tempting to just clean out the entire bowl. Seriously....the best dip I've ever had!

FRANK'S REDHOT BUFFALO CHICKEN DIP

8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. blue cheese dressing
1/2 c. Frank's Redhot Sauce
1/2 c. crumbled blue cheese or shredded mozzarella cheese
2 c. cooked, diced chicken

Head oven to 350. Place cream cheese in a deep baking dish. Stir until smooth.

Mix in salad dressing, Hotsauce, and cheese. Stir in chicken.

Bake 20 minutes or until heated through. Stir. Serve with crackers, chips, or veggies.
Makes 4 cups. (I doubled the recipe)

Amazing....

Yes....this cake is amazing. :-) I credit the Hall Family for providing this delicious recipe and I think it's a new favorite dessert in our house. Several people have asked me for the recipe so....I now give you.....Chocolate Chip Cake! (If you say it like an announcer it's way more fun. ;-)

CHOCOLATE CHIP CAKE

1/2 c. butter
1 c. sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. sour cream or plain yogurt

Topping:
1/2 c. sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
16 oz. chocolate chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Cream butter, sugar, eggs & vanilla. Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda, and add to creamed mixture alternately with sour cream.  Place 1/3 of the batter in bottom of greased 9x13" pan. Cover with 1/2 of topping. Add remaining batter. Smooth out (it will be thick). Add remaining topping. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Serves 8-12.

ENJOY! :-D

The Last Year!

Yesterday marked the first day of my last year of school! As you can imagine, I'm eagerly counting down this year towards a much bigger event than graduation. :-D

As usual, the first week is quite overwhelming. Trying to find my classes, and on time, can be difficult with all the construction obstructing the very center of the campus forcing everyone to go the long way everywhere. But, all is going well and I think I'll enjoy the many classes. I've also been given two jobs on campus! I'm now the Aide for the Social Science department and the Aide for the Music department. It will be nice to have a little income but also have the convenience of working right there for my instructors.

Also, amidst the craziness, I found time to make Zucchini Bread today. By far, THE best recipe I've ever found! You can find the recipe HERE...

Now I'm off to Pilates class.....I have to say that working out for college credit is pretty awesome. :-)

More Deliciousness!

So recently I discovered a website.....Food Gawker. I tell you, this website gives me mixed feelings.  I get soooo excited at all the amazing recipes.....but it can be a time waster. So this is your fair warning. Enter at your own risk! :-) It is a pretty neat place and this is my second recipe that I've made from there.

Mini Cinnamon Rolls!!  I just thought they were so darling!  They are sooo easy to make and perfect for get-togethers with friends or at church. Did I mention how easy they are to make? ;-) Simple. The way I like it. I'll certainly be perusing Food Gawker again.....but for now....homework awaits.  Oh! If you'd like to make these yourself, here's the place.

Pretzels

I don't know about you, but one of my favorite places to grab a snack is Auntie Ann's. I love love LOVE to get a big soft pretzel and a huge ice cold lemonade. Mmmm......Today I didn't have any lemonade and they didn't taste QUITE as good, but I did make homemade soft pretzels. And they were sooo delicious! I would say it was a success. :-) You can find the recipe here.

Nutella Mug Cake

Since there are only two of us living here (Pookie and myself) it's not really necessary to go all out and make an elaborate cake when we get the craving for sweets.  Well, I found this A.M.A.Z.I.N.G. recipe for Nutella Mug Cake, and it hits the spot!  The ingredients are things commonly found in the kitchen, and it's a mug of moist, chocolately, nutella goodness.  I've tried a few mug cakes before and they were either way too dry or just plain nasty.  This one is perfect in every way. The only issue is... you'll be hooked. :-) So I'm just warning you now, "bake" at your own risk.  The recipe and picture were both taken from this website.

Nutella Mug Cake
Ingredients:
4 T self-rising flour
4 T white granulated sugar
1 egg
3 T. cocoa powder
3 T milk
3 T Nutella
3 T olive or vegetable oil

Method
1. Combine all ingredients in a large coffee mug. Whisk well with a fork until smooth. Microwave on high for 1 1/2 – 3 minutes. (Time depends on microwave wattage. Mine took about 2 1/2 minutes.) Top with whipped cream and a little chocolate sauce if desired.

2. Top with whipped cream and chocolate syrup. Enjoy!


Note: Depending on the wattage of your microwave, you may have to increase cooking time.



Makes 1 very large serving.