Turkey Bacon Wraps

These are so delicious and easy - thanks for the recipe Nicolle!

1 lb. diced deli turkey
2 cups shredded Mexican blend cheese
1 cup cooked, diced bacon
shredded lettuce
1/2 bottle Caesar dressing
flour tortillas

Toss first 5 ingredients in a bowl and mix, then put in tortillas!! Serves 6.

-Jensa

Christmas Pasta Salad

We got this recipe from our friends, the Jorgensens, and I'm loving the colors. :-) It's a new family favorite!



1 pkg rotini pasta
50 pepperoni, halved
1/2 cup parmesan, shredded
2 cups baby spinach
1 bottle Kens Steakhouse Creamy Caesar dressing

Cook rotini according to package directions. Rinse and cool. Toss together with all other ingredients. Serves 12.

-Jensa

Strawberry Fruit Dip

This dip is always a hit at parties and potlucks...

1 carton (8 oz) spreadable strawberry cream cheese
1 carton (8 oz) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 jar (7 oz) marshmallow creme

In mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Fold in the whipped topping and marshmallow creme. Cover and refrigerate until serving. Yield: 4 cups

Pave Normandy

My friend Kim gave me this recipe and I LOVE it! Not only is it delicious, it's easy. Can't beat that!

Puffed Pastry Sheet
Sliced ham
Sliced Swiss Cheese
Sour Cream

Thaw the puffed pastry sheet a little bit. Just enough that you can break it into the three sections that are already cut. Take one of the sections and spread sour cream on it. Layer ham and cheese on top of the sour cream. Place another section of the pastry on top. Repeat sour cream, ham, and cheese once more. Place the final section of puffed pastry on top. Spread sour cream. Bake according to package directions or until the pastry is puffy and golden.

-Jensa

Sesame Chicken Dip

I just tried this out the other day and really like it! It fills that asian snacky craving.

2 TB soy sauce
4 tsp. sesame oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
3 pkgs (8 oz. each) cream cheese
8 green onions, thinly sliced
½ cup chopped salted peanuts
2 cups chopped fresh baby spinach
1 jar (10 oz.) sweet-and- sour sauce
sesame crackers

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the soy sauce, sesame oil, and garlic; add the chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for at least 1 hour.

Spread cream cheese onto a large serving platter; top with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with onions, peanuts, and spinach. Drizzle with sweet-and-sour sauce. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Serve with crackers (makes 36 servings, ¼ cup each.)

Salsa

This is one of our favorite recipes...very addicting! We opt for the fresh tomatoes and jalapenos, but it's up to you.

1 medium onion, diced

1-2 garlic cloves, diced

1-2 tsp. lime or lemon juice

1 tsp. garlic salt

1 tsp. onion salt

1 TB red wine vinegar

1 can diced green chili peppers

1 large can whole tomatoes

1 can stewed tomatoes

1 can diced jalapenos

1 sprig cilantro, chopped

1 package salsa naturala (found in produce section)

crushed red pepper to taste

Combine all ingredients in blender for 5 seconds. No longer or salsa will be runny.

- Jensa

Garlic Tomato Bruschetta

This is the best part about tomato season.

¼ cup olive oil
3 TB chopped fresh basil
3-4 garlic cloves, minced
½ tsp salt
¼ tsp pepper
4 medium tomatoes, diced
2 TB grated parmesan cheese
1 loaf french bread

In a bowl, combine oil, basil, garlic, salt, and pepper. Add tomoatoes and toss gently. Sprinkle with cheese. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Bring to room temperature before serving. Cut bread and toast until lightly browned. Top with tomato mixture. Serve immediately.