Lazy, lazy, lazy....it's been one hell of a year!!

Super Bowl Dips....February 2nd....

 I can't believe it's been so long since I've been on this blog...no excuses but plenty of reasons to talk about. But life is getting better. Lost my Dad this past September and even though he was ready I found I wasn't as ready as I thought I'd be. Besides being one of my biggest food fans I always wondered if the man would go to heaven eating Micky D's Fries or a Burgerville Milkshake. He did love my cookies and there wasn't one time he ever had a complaint about my dinners I fixed him even though it was sometime just a sandwich. He loved the company of his family and I for one am grateful he was able to be with us for the past 20 years. 

Then of course I spent the entire Christmas break after falling and breaking my shoulder, on the couch taking pain meds, feeling sorry for myself. But my amazing kids and hubs picked up the slack and fixed amazing meals and cleaned up the "humble home" from time to time. I still yell "ouch" and they get all testy. Geez a person has to learn their limits!! I noticed though they don't hang around much when I'm in the kitchen anymore...meaning they don't want to "get in my way" ;0)

I got FB message (yes, I'm addicted!!) from one of my adopted daughters...Mandy Murphy this morning. She went to school with my last two daughters. She's in Wisconsin now and we really miss her face. And her sweet doggy Pip!! Wouldn't you know she asked for dip recipes....nothing better than slopping chips into your face on Super Bowl Sunday..;0) 

I'm going to update some of these and hope Mandy gets them today...;0) But then they're a few hours ahead aren't they...;0( Better get crackin'...Happy Eating to all of you....I'll try and be more activated in the future...

Denice

Denice's Spinach Dip...

1 pint Sour Cream
2 cups Mayonaise (any kind)
1 package of frozen spinach (thawed and squeezed dry)
1 envelope of Ranch Dip Mix
1-2 envelopes of Knorrs Veg Soup Mix
(Add the second pkg after tasting since it can be too salty) 

Mix all together with an electric beater or whip it....let set in fridge for awhile and dip with breads crackers or veggies. 
Sometimes we use a bread bowl and after eating all the pieces we just devour the bowl itself...;0) Nothing better!!!  

Family favorites

I was trying to think of what the family really liked....my Mom was really good at making up dips and snacks so we could eat like pigs before dinner and then wonder why we felt like crap when we were so full we couldn't even roll out of the dining area to die peacefully...and then it came to me...Shrimp Dip. I'm going to put an official name to it too!!! It's not for those who have a shellfish allergy, you'll just have to watch and whine on the side while the rest of us eat it all up...

Ilene's Shrimp Dip

1 pint sour cream
1 8 oz brick of cream cheese
1 package of ranch dip mix (any brand)
1 small can shrimp (drain half of juice out or use all if you like)
(hint*** you can use "real fresh shrimp if you like also. Or....you can use clams, or any other seafood you like)
This batch is only a tad bit too small for our family so we always double it. ;0)

I mix this up with a hand mixer. Put into the fridge to chill and then eat with crackers, chips or your whatever your heart desires. I only make this on holidays because we really get sick eating it. Like I mean every day for each meal.



Chili Dip

1 can chili w/o beans
1 8 oz cream cheese
chopped jalapeno's (a little for you whimps or a lot for you stud muffins)
chopped onion (your choice)

Put into crock pot and let cook on high until it's all blended together. About 3 hrs or so. I usually start it in the microwave until it get soft and then put it in the pot. Serve with Tortilla chips and enjoy.

**Note....I times the recipes by 4 for a full pot. Really!!!!



Ham and Cheese Roll

1 can Underwood deviled Ham
1 8 ox cream cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar (you can mix and match your tastes as you like)
a couple dashes of tabasco

Mix all together and roll into a log or ball. Then chop nuts of your choice and roll it onto that. Wrap in plastic wrap and let chill.
But I have just put it in a bowl when I'm short on time and mix it late. Makes a great spread.

These are just a few of our favorites. Hope you enjoy them.