FloJo

From the kitchen of Frank (a good friend I used to live with in Golden Valley, MN) 1 8 oz. pkg of cream cheese, softened in microwave 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 2 tablespoons half n half 1 package frozen small tail-off cooked salad shrimp Combine all ingredients in a bowl and mix using a hand mixer. Mix until consistency is up to your chip dip standards, adding more half n half as needed. Serve with your favorite kettle chips - you really need a sturdy chip for this one. All ingredients are to taste. The longer the dip sets (preferred 2 hours covered in the fridge before enjoying) the stronger the garlic and onion flavor, so don't go overboard right away. You can skip the shrimp and it's very delicious, this is mostly how I make it...the shrimp just makes it a bit special. Frank has used canned shrimp or canned salmon and both work well. I'm feeling like I want to make it with smoked salmon next time. Author: Jason Doyle

From the Kitchen of Peggy Jean to Patti Jo 1 8 oz. pkg of cream cheese, softened 1 can 4.5 oz. chopped green chiles 1 cup salsa 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar Mix first 3 ingredients + 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese Top with remaining 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese I will let Peggy Jean comment regarding the exchange of this fun recipe. I know I have had this deliciousness before, yummy! I am going to make this for NYE this year (2011). Note from  Peg Greenway  (Peggy Jean) December 18, 2011 at 7:46 PM Ah...the salsa dip recipe. I got the recipe from a friend and love how simple it is. I shared it with Patti once when she was looking for something to take to a gathering with Clay's family and I told her this was a win, win!  I'm not sure how many times she actually made it though?

This was one of my favs growing up...who knew it was so easy to make. The other night, I walked up to my corner store with Brenda (friend, roommate, and champion Wheel of Fortune player) and Tanner (Brenda's ginormous dog who we call handsome) to buy the marshmallows for the recipe. I remember mom making this when I was a kid...she would roll the caramel popcorn into a ball about the size of a kids hand and wrap them in plastic wrap to be eaten with lunches and sometimes given out as part of a Halloween treat bag. So simple to make and quite a treat. Caramel Corn In a big fix & mix bowl, fill 1/2 full of popped corn In a heave sauce pan 1 stick Oleo (I use butter, not a fan of margarine...sorry Mom) 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 8 large marshmallow Melt over low heat & beat. When smooth, pour over popcorn and toss (I use a wooden spoon to stir it). I included a picture of the recipe card written by my Mom, Florence.