Gingerbread Cheesecake Bites

http://www.createdby-diane.com/2011/11/gingerbread-cheesecake-bites.html


These weren't that pretty but I loved the flavor combo

Quick French Bread

http://keephomesimple.blogspot.com/2010/05/quick-french-bread.html


easy

Homemade Marshmallow

Couldn't figure these out too - they went in the trash.....

c

Homemade Heath Bars

not so much - I couldn't get the bars to set up.


http://www.lynnskitchenadventures.com/2011/11/homemade-heath-bars.html

Spicy Chicken Rigatoni

http://www.tastebook.com/recipes/2423433-Spicy-Chicken-Rigatoni


fantastic
but
SPICY!

DIPS

I had a baby shower and made several dips for the party.....

QUESO
http://tastykitchen.com/recipes/main-courses/slow-cooker/the-greatest-queso-that-ever-lived/

Mississippi Sin Dip

need a volunteer to bring round loaf of crusty bread

http://www.deepsouthdish.com/2010/09/mississippi-sin-dip.html

CRACK

need a volunteer to bring one bag of Fritos

http://www.plainchicken.com/2008/07/chili-cheese-dip_22.html

Snickers Dip

need a volunteer to bring one bag of Pretzels

http://www.relativetaste.net/snickers-dip/

Jalapeno Popper Dip

need a volunteer to bring one bag of assorted dipping veggies or a box of crackers

http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2011/08/03/jalapeno-popper-dip/

OR

http://www.simply-gourmet.com/2012/08/183-jalapeno-popper-dip.html

Slow Cooker Chicken n Dumplings

http://www.polishthestars.com/2011/11/slow-cooker-chicken-dumplings.html

easy and delicious

Salted Caramel Pretzel Bark

http://mamasaywhat.com/salted-caramel-pretzel-bark/


fantastic and easy - better if served straight out of the freezer

Chocolate Crack

http://www.recipesnobs.com/2011/11/chocolate-crack.html

I didn't care for this.  Although I had compliments on it, I won't make it again.

Rotel Cups

http://pearls-handcuffs-happyhour.blogspot.com/2012/07/ro-tel-it-on-mountain.html

I used a baguette instead of the filo shells - this was easy and a hit - I'll make them again.

Pecan Pie Bars

http://sctosf.com/pecan-pie-bars/

These were a BIG hit and easy

Chocolate Orange Ganache Cookies

http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2011/10/chocolate-orange-cake-mix-cookies-with.html

These were delicious!

Chicken and Rice Casserole

http://www.culinary.net/recipes/RecipeDetail.aspx?ID=3386&CourseName=One+Dish+Meals&CourseID=21

This was ok but not the best ever.

Buttermilk Blueberry Breakfast Cake

http://www.alexandracooks.com/2011/06/29/buttermilk-blueberry-breakfast-cake/

I didn't care for this - there was no sweetness to it.

Peppermint Fudge

http://www.marthastewart.com/314725/peppermint-fudge


This was easy and good but didn't quite firm up, as it should have.

Peppermint Puppy Chow

http://sallysbakingaddiction.com/2012/11/25/peppermint-crunch-puppy-chow/

This was fantastic.  I made two batches over Christmas.

Linguine with Shrimp Scampi

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/linguine-with-shrimp-scampi-recipe3/index.html


This was fairly easy and delicious - no real sauce because it is shrimp scampi.

braided spaghetti bread

http://www.rhodesbread.com/blog/blog/braided-spaghetti-bread

This was good - loaded with carbs but easy

You will need:

• 1 Loaf Rhodes Bread Dough or 12 Rhodes Dinner Rolls, thawed to room temperature
• 6 oz spaghetti, cooked
• 1 cup thick spaghetti sauce
• 8 oz mozzarella cheese, cut into 1/2 –inch cubes
• 1 egg white
• Parmesan cheese
• Parsley flakes