Mini Crescent Cocktail Wieners.

This was a special request from my friend John, who affectionately calls these 'wankerdoodles'.  I couldn't argue about serving these- what's better than mini weiners? They are delish!

Mini Crescent Cocktail Wieners.

Ingredients:

1 package of cocktails wieners

1 can of Pillsbury Crescent Dinner Rolls

• Heat oven to 375°F. Unroll can of the dough; separate into triangles. Cut each triangle lengthwise into 3 narrow triangles.
•  Place wieners on shortest side of each triangle. Roll up each, starting at shortest side of triangle and rolling to opposite point; place point side down on greased cookie sheets.
• Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown, switching position of cookie sheets halfway through baking. Immediately remove from cookie sheet. Serve warm.

Creamy Spinach + Artichoke Dip

Spinach + Artichoke is a party staple, I love the flavors of this dip- the cream cheese and sour cream are not overbearing and  really allows you to taste the spinach and artichoke.

Creamy Spinach + Artichoke Dip

Ingredients:

• 1 10-ounce box frozen cut or chopped spinach, thawed
• 1 12-ounce jar artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped
• 1/2 cup whipped cream cheese (I used light)
• 3/4 cup sour cream (I used light
• 1 cup grated Cheddar
• salt + pepper TT
• pita chips, tortilla chips, or sliced French bread

1. Heat oven to 400° F.
2. Squeeze the spinach between paper towels to remove excess moisture. In a medium bowl, combine the spinach, artichokes, cream cheese, sour cream, and Cheddar. Season with the salt and pepper.
3. Scrape the mixture into a small oven-safe baking dish.

• Bake until lightly golden and heated through, about 15 minutes.  stir and serve warm with the chips or bread

Tangy Cocktail Meatballs.

I love entertaining and feeding people. When the mister decided to have a small gathering for the Superbowl, I instantly started planning the menu. I tried not to go overboard, since at times I tend to make too much. The next few posts are my Superbowl appetizers. GO PACK GO!

Tangy Cocktail Meatballs

Ingredients:

Meatballs:
1 lb ground beef
1/2 cup onion, chopped fine
2 tablespoon parsley
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1 egg
salt&pepper TT

Sauce:
1 can jellied cranberry sauce
1 cup chili sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar

Preheat oven to 350

Combine all ingredients for the meatballs in a medium bowl and mix well with your hands. Roll into small 1" balls and place on a greased baking sheet.

Bake for 23 minutes, turning once

Meanwhile combine the ingredients for the sauce in a medium sauce pan and mix well - simmer on low. After meatballs are done in the oven add them to the sauce and simmer for an hour.

Serve warm



Enjoy!

Buffalo Chicken Dip.

Superbowl: food, commercials, food, commercials, more food and maybe occasionally a team you actually are excited about!

Since the Superbowl is around the corner I wanted to post some of my game day favorites!

My friend Josh always requests this so I figure it has to be blog-worthy

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Ingredients:

• 2- 8 ounce packages of cream cheese (I use light)
• 1 cup of your favorite buffalo sauce ( I don't have a favorite yet so I always try something different)
• 1 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1 cup of ranch or blue cheese dressing ( I'm a blue cheese girl)
• 2 chicken breasts

(pictures to come)

Preheat over to 350

Salt and pepper the chicken breasts, grill, then finely chop

Combine all ingredients in a medium mixing bowl, stir well

Pour evenly in a 9x9 glass baking dish and bake for 15-20 minutes or until bubbling

Stir and serve with celery and tortilla chips

I guess this go around I am going to have to say GO PACK GO!

~J