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

Soft Garlic Breadsticks

1 1/8 cups water (70-80 degrees)
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons sugar
3 teaspoons garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
3/4 teaspoon minced FRESH basil
3 cups bread flour
2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 tablespoon butter melted

In bread machine pan, place the first nine ingredients in order.
Select dough setting.
When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface.
Divide into 20 portions.
Shape each into a ball.  Roll each into a 9 inch rope.
Place on greased baking sheets.
Cover and let rise in a warm place for 40 minutes or until doubled.
Bake at 350 degrees for 18-22 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove to wire racks.
Brush warm breadsticks with butter.

Peanut Butter Cocoa Krispies Smores Bars

http://www.loveveggiesandyoga.com/2012/01/peanut-butter-cocoa-krispies-smores-bars.html?printthis=1&printsect=1

Snickers Dip

Snickers Dip (found on pinterest on appetizer board)

Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages of cream cheese, softened 1 (8 ounce) Cool Whip 1/4 cup brown sugar 6 Snickers bars, chopped Directions: Mix all ingredients together. Chill overnight to better blend the flavors. Serve with pretzels or graham crackers.

CRACK

Cheddar Bacon Dip (found on pinterest and on appetizer board)

AKA... CRACK 16 oz sour cream 1 packet Ranch dressing mix 3 oz bacon bits (in the bag not jar) 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Mix together and refrigerate 24 hours. Serve with chips and/or veggies. We served it with fritos and it was a hit!