BUFFALO WING DIP ...

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I can't imagine ANYONE not knowing about this easy and DELICIOUS dip. But, hey, just in case...

2 cups shredded cooked chicken
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup FRANK'S RedHot®  
1/2 cup ranch dressing
1/2 cup blue cheese crumbles (optional)

Preheat oven: 350°F.
Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
Spoon into shallow 1-quart baking dish.

BAKE 20 minutes or until mixture is heated through; stir.

Sprinkle with green onions, if desired, and serve with scoops, crackers, chips, and/or veggies.

TIP: Instead of 1/2 cup Ranch and 1/2 cup Hot Sauce, just buy your favorite wing sauce and add one cup! Easy peasy :)

THE BEST GUACAMOLE EVER !!!

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I believe this recipe came from someone on allrecipes, so kudos to whomever created it is all I can say. I love guacamole but I've never had a recipe that tastes as good as a store bought version...

Until now...

Oh, I'm not kidding, this stuff is delicious with a capital D...

3 AVOCADOS, PITTED PEELED AND MASHED

1 LIME JUICED

1 TSP SALT

1/2 CUP DICED ONIONS

1 TBSP CHOPPED FRESH CILANTRO

2 ROMA TOMATOES, DICED

1 TSP MINCED GARLIC

1 PINCH FROUND CAYENNE PEPPER (MMMMMM!)

TIPS:

WHEN YOU PEEL AND MASH THE AVOCADO'S), SAVE THE PIT(S). AFTER EVERYTHING IS MIXED UP, PUT THE PIT(S) IN THE CONTAINER WITH THE GUACAMOLE. FOR SOME REASON, THE PITS KEEP THE GUACAMOLE FROM TURNING BROWN! 

ADD:

CUMIN TO TASTE: I PERSONALLY THINK CUMIN IS ESSENTIAL TO THIS RECIPE. BUT THEN AGAIN, I LOVE THE FLAVOR OF CUMIN.

CHOP UP SOME JALAPEÑOS FROM THE JAR, (NOT FRESH). ONLY IF YOU LIKE THE HEAT FACTOR THOUGH 😁 

GRAB SOME SALSA AND SOUR CREAM FOR CRACKER TOPPERS. MMMMM

T-BONE STEAK IN THE OVEN IS THE BEST!

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What is THE best way to cook a steak? How about using the stovetop AND oven!

This method is foolproof! (It's also quite nice when the weather won't cooperate for outdoor grilling)

Season your steak with salt and pepper on both sides

Place steak in a smoking hot pan (cast iron) with olive oil

Now, sear the steak on one side for 3 minutes

Flip the steak and sear for 2 minutes

Flip steak again and sear for 2 more minutes

Place steak in 450 preheated oven for 8 minutes

Remove steak from oven, place on plate, and cover with foil

Let steak rest for 10 minutes and ENJOY!

Cinnamon Roasted Almonds...

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I believe this recipe originally came from allrecipes, although its so good I'd LOVE to say I created it myself...

Anyway, everyone knows by now how healthy almonds are, but if you're concerned about the sugar content in this recipe, substitute it with Stevia. Conversion amounts are on Stevia packaging...

Also, open up the ole' wallet and perhaps try Ceylon cinnamon instead of just bland old regular cinnamon. Pricey? Yes. Worth it? Definitely. Better for you? Uh, only if you don't get stressed out over the cost of Ceylon cinnamon. It's a shocker :)

1 egg white

1 teaspoon cold water

4 cups whole almonds

1/2 cup white sugar

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Preheat oven to 250 degrees

Lightly grease a 10x15 cookie sheet or jelly roll pan

Lightly beat the egg white; add water, and beat until frothy not stiff

Add the nuts and stir until evenly coated

Mix the sugar, salt and cinnamon in a small bowl and then sprinkle over the nuts

Toss to coat everything and spread over the greased pan

Bake for 1 hour in preheated oven. Check occasionally and stir

Allow to cool and store nuts in airtight container.

Enjoy!

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Marie's Cheesecake...

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Cheesecake and holidays go together like peas and carrots. Enjoy :)

Base:

4 pkg- 8oz cream cheese (not low fat or fat free)

6 eggs

1 Cup sugar

2 tsp almond extract

1 tsp vanilla extract

Cream the cheese and add 1 egg at a time

Cream well, add sugar and extracts, and continue to cream until smooth  Pour in 13x9 pan (I use a deep glass lasagna pan because this really puffs up)  

Bake for 45 min at 375. Cool for 20 minutes

Topping: 
1 pint sour cream (the real deal)
1 tsp almond
1 tsp vanilla
6 T sugar
Mix well - pour over baked cake and sprinkle with cinnamon.- bake for 10 min more

Cool overnight

Almost Stuffed Peppers

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I haven't made this yet, but when "Almost Stuffed Peppers" popped into my email, well, it looked like a winner. Thanks Diane. Stuffed peppers without the muss? Oh yeah :)

1 lb. ground beef
2 cups water
1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes, un-drained
1 large pepper cut into 1/4 " slices
1 medium onion, thinly sliced
1 1/2 tsp. salt or garlic powder
1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. pepper
1 1/2 cups uncooked instant rice

In a large skillet, brown beef, drain -set beef aside and keep warm

In the same skillet, combine water, tomatoes, green pepper, onion and seasonings: bring to a boil

Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender

Stir in rice; cover and remove from heat, let stand for 5 minutes

Stir in beef; return to the stove and heat through

Slow Cooker Enchiladas...

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Taste Of Home recipes never, never let me down :)

1 pound either ground chicken, turkey or beef
1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 -16 oz can pinto or kidney beans, drained
1 -15 oz an black beans, rinsed and drained
1 -10 oz can diced tomatoes and green chili's, un-drained
1/3 cup water
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 cup (4 oz) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup (4 oz) shredded Monterey Jack cheese
6 flour tortillas

In a large skillet, cook the meat, onions, and green pepper until meat is no longer pink.

Add the next 8 ingredients and bring everything to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes

Combine cheeses...

Layer about 3/4 cup of the meat mixture into bottom of crock pot. Layer tortilla(s) to cover. Then top with cheese. Repeat layers...

Cover and cook on low for 5-7 hours, or until everything is heated through

Tip: Top with your favorite salsa (chilled) and/or sour cream. Mmmmm