I am so excited to finally be linking up with Christy for her linky party....
Now that I am on summer vacation it is time to focus on the really important things in life, eating and drinking and linking!!!
Well yesterday was Canada Day and I know that July 4th bbqs and parties are coming up so I though I would share two simple recipes that are crowd favorites at functions we attend and are often requested.
Up first, Cookie Dough Dip. I got the recipe here and here is the pic from her website...
It is super simple and super delicious. Here is what you need:
* a brick of cream cheese (light if you must, but I never do :) )
*½ cup butter
*1 cup powdered sugar
*2tbsp brown sugar
*1½ teaspoons vanilla
*1 cup chocolate chips
she adds toffee bits, but I don't - it is up to you
Here's what you do:
*mix cream cheese and butter together
*add all the other ingredients and mix well
*taste it, and ooh and aah
*serve with chocolate wafer cookies or graham crackers or one bite brownies or apple wedges (if you must)
These are what I use...
The next recipe comes from my favorite Aunt Colleen and it is Taco Salad.
Here is what you need:
1 package of lean ground beef
1 package of taco seasoning
diced tomatoes
diced onion
shredded lettuce (sorry no amounts on veggies, I use my best judgement!)
1 package of shredded cheddar cheese
1 bag of nacho Doritos
1 bottle of Kraft Italian Salad Dressing
Here's what you do:
*cook the ground beef, remove from heat, add taco seasoning DO NOT ADD WATER
*add diced and shredded veggies
*add shredded cheddar cheese
*immediately before serving, open bag of Doritos (to let out air) and smash chips into small pieces (I do it with them in the bag and just hit them - very fun)
*add Doritos to salad
*add Italian Salad Dressing
*mix it all up
Here is what it looks like...
I am heading over to read some of the great link-ups, I love trying new recipes out in the summer!!
Oh I am going to have to make the cookie dip, that looks delish! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! Cookie Dough Dip?? I wouldn't be able to stop. :) That looks fabulous.
ReplyDelete~Brandee
Creating Lifelong Learners
Those recipes both look so yummy! I can't wait to try them! :)
ReplyDeleteJenny
Looney for Third
That cookie dough dip looks soooo good! Thank you so much for linking up! I hope your enjoying your break now that it's finally here! :)
ReplyDeleteChristy
Teaching Tales Along the Yellow Brick Road