Fruit Dip

My friend Hayley made this for bunco and it was delish!

1 package cream cheese (I used 1/3 fat kind)
1 C brown sugar
1/2 C sugar
1 tsp Vanilla
1/2 bag Chocolate Covered Heath Toffee Bits (I couldn't find these so I smashed 2 Skor bars up really fine and it worked great!)

Serve with fruit . . . it's super yummy with apples!

Fried Onion Strings

This is a great side to hamburgers, steaks, soups, or anything really. Not terribly healthy, but delicious nonetheless.


Ingredients:
1 large sweet or yellow onion sliced very thin
3/4 cup blue cheese dressing
3/4 cup milk
splash or two of hot sauce
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon each salt, pepper and garlic powder
1 1/2 - 2 cups oil


Directions:
Mix dressing, milk and hot sauce together in lage resealable plastic bag. Toss in sliced onion rings and chill for 45 minutes. In second large plastic bat, mix together flour, salt, pepper and garlic powder. Heat oil to 375 degrees (use electric skillet if possible). Shake excess dressing off of onions and toss into flour mixture, shake well. Being careful not to crowd the pan, drop prepared onions inot oil and cook until lightly browned. Drain on paper towel and keep warm.

mozzarella sticks

I made these for the super bowl and they were a hit! i need about triple what I made, but there's always next year! And to make it better, it's so easy!

1/4 c flour
salt and pepper
2 eggs
bread crumbs
italian seasoning
garlic salt
string cheese

--cut up the string cheese into thirds.
-in a zip lock bag shake the cheese with flour and salt and pepper, until coated
--beat eggs, then toss the floured cheese in the eggs
-after the egg mixture, put the cheese in another zip lock bag with the bread crumbs, italian seasoning, and garlic salt

after they've been all coated, heat vegetable oil in a fry pan, and fry until crispy on the outside, and melty inside!
**serve with marinara sauce!

Cheese Ball

This cheese ball is just delish! We would make them every year with my mom to give out to neighbors at christmas time and now I do the same. It's really easy and extra yummy! The recipe is just a estimate because I usually just eyeball it :)

2 Packages Cream Cheese

1 C Sharp cheddar cheese - grated

1/2 Can chopped black olives

2-3 Green onions - chopped

Mix ingrediants together and form into a ball. Then roll in chopped pecans and enjoy with crackers.

{ SALSA }

This salsa is so yummy! Kasey will eat the entire batch in a week . . .

2 cans diced tomatoes w/ green chillies, drained. ( I use rotel )

1 Green pepper

1 red pepper

1 large onion

1 T white wine vinegar

1 T red wine vinegar

Garlic powder

Chili powder

Cilantro - dried or fresh

Salt

Pepper

Blend everything together in a blender or food processor. If you like it more chunky then add a chopped pepper and onion after you are done blending. I don't measure the spices but just add to your liking!

* When I have fresh tomatoes I use those instead of canned. Probably about 5-6 large tomatoes.