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Ranch Dressing Chicken Wraps

December 27, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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chickenwrapsWhat You Need:

1 C of sour cream
1 C of mayonnaise
2 (1 oz.) envelopes of dry ranch dressing mix
4 T of vegetable oil
2 (16.2 oz.) cans refrigerated flaky biscuits
2 (6 oz.) pkg. cooked chicken strips
4 T of butter, melted

How to Cook It:

Set the oven to preheat to 350 degrees F.
Generously spray a cookie sheet with a non stick cooking spray.
In a medium size mixing bowl mix together the sour cream and mayonnaise.
Blend in the ranch dressing mix and blend well.
On the prepared cookie sheet put the biscuits.
Press each biscuit into an oval using the tip of your fingers.
Over each biscuit spread 1 t of the dressing mixture.
Crosswise in the center of each biscuit put 3 chicken strips.
Bring the sides of the biscuit over the chicken and press to seal.
The melted butter is brushed over the top of each chicken wrap.
Put in the preheated oven and bake 20 minutes or until a golden brown.

Makes 16 wraps

These will be the hit of any party. Ranch dressing may be served on the side for dipping. If you would like a little more spicy taste use taco seasoning mix instead of the ranch dressing mix and serve salsa for dipping.

Preparation Time: approximately 25 minutes
Baking Time: approximately 20 minutes
Total Time: approximately 45 minutes

Nutritional Information per wrap: (approximate values)
Calories 430; fat 29 g; sodium 1,140 mg; carbohydrates 30 g;
sugar 10 g; protein 12 g

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Make Ahead Ham & Cheese Roll Ups

December 26, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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hamcheeserollupsWhat You Need:

8 slices of white bread
2 (2.5 oz) pkg. cooked ham sliced thin
8 (1 oz.) sticks of string cheese
1 C of honey mustard salad dressing

How to Make It:

The crust is removed from each slice of bread.
Roll each slice of bread with a rolling pin until about 1/4 inch thick.
Between the 8 slices of bread divide the ham.
On each slice of bread place a stick of string cheese on the edge. The bread is rolled over the cheese and ham.
Into the roll put 4 toothpicks about 1 inch apart.
Cut each roll with a serrated knife into 4 sections.
The honey mustard is served for dipping.

Makes 32 roll ups

Make these rolls the night before a big party. Cover tightly and put in refrigerator until time to serve. You may use any type of thinly sliced meats.

Preparation Time: approximately 25 minutes
Total Time: approximately 25 minutes

Nutritional Information per 4 roll ups: (approximately values)
Calories 280; fat 17 g; sodium 740 mg; carbohydrates 16 g; sugar 4 g;
protein 14 g

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Mini Ice Cream Tacos

December 24, 2009 By The Recipe Mom 1 Comment
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tacoshellsWhat You Need:

8 mini corn taco shells
1/3 C of milk chocolate chips, divided
1 pint vanilla ice cream
2 T peanuts, chopped

How to Make It:

Set the oven to preheat to 350 degrees F.
In a loaf pan put the taco shells open side up.
Place foil balls at each end to keep the shells upright.
Put in oven for 5 minutes or until the shell are crispy.
Cool shells for 10 minutes.
With 1 t of the chocolate chips fill the bottom of the shells.
Put 1/4 C of ice cream in each taco shell.
The filled shells are put into the freezer for at least 15 minutes.
In a microwave safe bowl put the remaining chocolate chips.
The chips are microwave on high for 1 minute then stirred.
Melt until smooth using 30 second intervals stirring after each interval.
Remove the shells from the freezer and drizzle with the chocolate.
The chopped peanuts are quickly sprinkled over the tacos.
Put back in freezer at least 10 minutes before serving.

Makes 8 ice cream tacos

You may use any flavor of ice cream in the tacos to make a big hit at your New Years Eve party. Any flavor of ice cream topping can be drizzled over the top. Choose the ice cream and topping to suit your child’s taste.

Preparation Time: approximately 30 minutes
Baking Time: approximately 5 minutes
Freezing Time: approximately 25 minutes
Total Time: approximately 1 hour

Nutritional Information per taco: (approximate values)
Calories 140; fat 8 g; sodium 60 mg; carbohydrates 15 g; sugars 10 g; protein 3 g

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Bacon and Turkey Sandwich Kabobs

December 23, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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baconturkeysandWhat You Need:

12 slices of bacon
18 slices of sandwich bread
1/2 C of mayonnaise
4 T of Thousand Island dressing
12 lettuce leaves
12 slices of cooked deli turkey
2 tomatoes, sliced into 6 slices each
8 cherry tomatoes
8 sweet pickle slices

How to Make It:

In a skillet over medium high heat cook the bacon 10 minutes or until crisp, turning once.
The bacon is drained well using paper towels.
In a toaster toast the bread.
In a small mixing bowl put the mayonnaise stir in the Thousand Island dressing until well blended.
Over one side of each toasted slice of bread spread the mayonnaise mixture.
On the counter put 6 slices of bread mayo side up.
On each piece of bread put one lettuce leaf and 2 slices of turkey.
Over the turkey put 6 slices of bread mayo side down.
To the sandwich add 6 more lettuce leaves.
Over the lettuce put 2 slices of tomatoes.
On each sandwich put 2 slices of bacon.
The remaining toast mayo side down is put on top of the bacon.
Cut each sandwich into 4 pieces diagonally using a sharp knife.
On a wooden skewer put 1 sandwich piece and then a cherry tomato.
Another sandwich piece is added to the skewer.
One sweet pickle slice is added.
Another sandwich piece is added to finish the skewer.

Makes 8 kabobs

Preparation Time: approximately 40 minutes
Total Time: approximately 40 minutes

Nutritional Information per kabob: (approximately values)
Calories 420; fat 24 g; sodium 740 mg; carbohydrates 32 g; sugar 5 g;
protein 21 g

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Strawberry Apple Bagel Spread

December 22, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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bagelWhat You Need:

1/2 C of strawberry cream cheese, softened
1 large red apple, cored and chopped small
2 bananas, chopped small
4 cinnamon flavored bagels

How to Make It:

In a mixing bowl put the cream cheese and stir until smooth and creamy.
Coat the apples and bananas with the cream cheese.
Toast each half of a split bagel in the toaster until slightly crispy.
The toasted bagels are cut into bite size pieces.
The bagel pieces are served with the spread on the side.

Makes 8 servings

You may use any flavor bagels in this recipe. You can also toast the bagels in a 375 degree oven for about 10 minutes. Cut the bagels into bite size pieces before toasting. Coat them with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon. Put in the oven and turn often during baking time. Be sure to cool before serving.

Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes
Toasting Time: approximately 10 minutes
Total Time: approximately 30 minutes

Nutritional Information: (approximate values)
Calories 160; Fat 6 g; sodium 200 mg; carbohydrates 24 g; sugars 6 g;
protein 4g

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Salsa Dipped Grilled Cheese

December 21, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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grilled-cheeseWhat You Need:

8 t of margarine, softened
8 slices of whole wheat bread
4 slices of American cheese
4 slices of Muenster cheese
2 C of mild salsa

How to Make It:

On one side of each slice of bread spread the margarine.
In a large skillet put half of the slices, margarine side down.
On each slice of bread put one slice of American cheese.
Over the American cheese put one slice of the Muenster cheese.
On each sandwich put the remaining bread, margarine side up.
The skillet is placed over medium heat.
Brown for 4 minutes or until the sandwiches is nicely toasted.
Flip and continue browning 3 minutes or until toasted.
Allow the sandwiches to cool on a platter at least 5 minutes.
Each sandwich is cut into 4 sections.
The 4 sections are cut in half.
Salsa is served on the side for dipping.

Makes 8 servings

You may use any type of cheese like cheddar, mozzarella or Swiss.

Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes
Cooking Time: approximately 7 minutes
Cooling Time: approximately 5 minutes
Total Time: approximately 32 minutes

Nutritional Information per 8 dippers: (approximately values)
Calories 380; fat 23 g; sodium 1070 mg; carbohydrates 31 g; sugar 5 g;
protein 16 g

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Fancy Strawberry Bites

December 20, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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dippedstrawberryWhat You Need:

1 qt. fresh whole strawberries
1 C of vanilla ready to spread frosting
Miniature semisweet chocolate chips
Chopped nuts
Colored sugars
Candy sprinkles
Grated chocolate
Shredded coconut

How to Make It:

The strawberries are rinsed under cold water and dried on a paper towel.
In a microwave safe bowl put the frosting.
Using high temperature heat for 15 seconds, or until frosting is melted and smooth.
Into separate shallow bowls put the chips, nuts, sugars, sprinkles, chocolate and coconut.
With wax paper cover a cookie sheet.
The bottom of each strawberry is dipped about 1/3 up in the frosting.
The frosted strawberry is quickly dipped into one of the toppings.
The strawberry is placed on the wax paper.
Continue dipping the strawberries until all are frosted.
Put in refrigerator 5 minutes or until the frosting has hardened.

Makes 40 strawberries

Kids will love these strawberries. You may use any type of frosting and toppings. Kids will feel special when they see these strawberries are just for them.

Preparation Time: approximately 40 minutes
Chilling Time: approximately 5 minutes
Total Time: approximately 45 minutes

Nutritional Information per strawberry: (approximate values)
Calories 50; fat 2 g; sodium 0 mg; carbohydrates 8 g; sugar 8 g; protein 0 g

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Microwave Taco Snack Mix

December 19, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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snackmixWhat You Need:

3 C baked cheese crackers
2 C butter flavored pretzel sticks
1 C of peanuts
1 T of vegetable oil
2 T of dry taco seasoning mix

How to Make It:

In a large microwave safe mixing bowl put the crackers.
Gently toss in the pretzels and peanuts.
The oil is drizzled over the top and stirred with a spoon to coat evenly.
The taco seasoning mix is sprinkled over the top and stirred again.
On high temperature microwave the mixture 2 minutes.
Take from microwave and stir with a wooden spoon.
Put back in microwave and heat 2 minutes longer on high.
Let the mixture cool 5 minutes before serving.

Makes 12 servings

The kids will enjoy this snack all evening long. Use the left over taco seasoning to sprinkle over popcorn or put next to the Taco Mexican mix for another delicious snack.

Preparation Time: approximately 10 minutes
Microwave Time: approximately 4 minutes
Standing Time: approximately 5 minutes
Total Time: approximately 19 minutes

Nutritional Value per 1/2 C serving: (approximate values)
Calories 190; fat 11 g; sodium 400 mg; carbohydrates 16 g; sugar 3 g;
protein 6 g

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Magnificent Mozzarella Nibblers

December 17, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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friedmozarellaWhat You Need:

3 T of flour
1/2 t of salt
1/4 t of pepper
1 egg
1 t water
1 1/2 C of fresh bread crumbs
1 (8 oz.) block of mozzarella cheese, cubed
Canola oil

How to Make It:

In a zip lock baggie put the flour.
The salt and pepper are added.
Seal the baggie and shake to combine.
In a shallow bowl put the egg and water and whisk to combine.
In another shallow bowl place the bread crumbs.
With the canola oil fill a deep fryer and heat to 375 degrees.
In the flour mixture place a few cheese cubes and shake to cover lightly.
The flour coated cheese cubes are dipped in the egg mixture shaking off any excess.
The egg covered cheese cubes are rolled through the bread crumbs and coated lightly on all sides.
The cheese cubes are dropped into the heated oil.
Fry, turning occasionally to brown evenly or until the cheese begins to melt this takes about 2 minutes.
Using paper towels drain the cubes before serving.

Makes 8 servings

After frying each batch of cheese cubes check the oil to be sure it is at 375 degrees before adding more. It will take too long to cook if the oil is not hot enough. This will cause the cheese to shrink and ooze before the coating is nice and a crispy brown.

Preparation Time: approximately 20 minutes
Frying Time: approximately 2 minutes per batch
Draining Time: approximately 5 minutes per batch

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Deep Fried Fritters with Apple Jelly

November 26, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment
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friedfrittersWhat You Need:

1 T olive oil
1 sweet onion, halved and sliced
2 t balsamic vinegar
1/3 C of apple jelly
1/3C canned tomatoes, diced
1 T of tomato paste
1/8 t of curry powder
1/8 t of cinnamon
1/2 t salt, divided
1/8 t of pepper
2 C of baking mix
1 (11 oz.) can yellow and white corn, drained well
2 eggs, beaten lightly
1/2 C of milk
1/2 C of sour cream

How to Make It:

Place a skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil.
Stir in the onion and sauté for 5 minutes or until golden brown.
Pour in the vinegar and stir continuously for 2 minutes.
Remove from the stove and set aside.
Add the jelly to a saucepan and stir in the tomatoes and tomato paste.
Blend in the curry powder, cinnamon 1/4 tsp of salt and the pepper.
Heat the mixture 5 minutes over medium heat.
Stir in the onion and cook for 3 minutes longer.
Remove the saucepan from the heat, cover and keep warm.
Toss the baking mix and corn together in a mixing bowl.
Add the eggs, milk, sour cream and remaining salt and mix well.
In a deep fryer heat the oil to 375 degrees F.
Into the hot oil drop the batter by tablespoonfuls.
Fry the batter 1 1/2 minutes then flip.
Fry for 1 minute or until crispy brown.
Drain the fritters well on paper towels.
Serve the warm jelly on the side with the fritters.

Makes 2 dozen fritter and 1 C of jam

Add a little southern delight to your Christmas buffet by using these fritters as an appetizer. They are so good you might want to make a double batch.

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