Kellie Renfroe, November 2006 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese at room temperature, 1/4 cup chopped pecans, thin sliced ham (Bryan lunch ham in the rectangle slices works well). Blend cream cheese and pecans together. Spread onto slices of ham and roll into a log. …
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Pumpkin Pie Dip
1 (8 oz) softened cream cheese, 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin, 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons cinnamon, 1 tablespoon nutmeg. Cream all ingredients together. Serve with Ginger Snap cookies.
Quick Buffalo Chicken Dip
1 (8 oz) package of softened cream cheese, 1 can white chicken meat, 1 cup shredded Mexican cheese, 1/2 cup Ranch dressing, 1/2 cup Frank’s Hot Sauce, 1/2 cup black or green olives (optional), 1/2 cup cilantro (optional) Mix cream cheese, Ranch dressing, and Frank’s …
To-Die-For Cheese Dip
Sharon Samples 1 (12 oz) cream cheese, 2 chopped green onions, 12 crushed Ritz crackers, 1/2 cup real bacon bits, 1 cup mayonnaise, 1 (8 oz) package shredded Swiss / Co-Jack or Colby cheese. Mix cream cheese, mayonnaise, onion, and cheese. Spread in a microwave …
Warm Chili Dip
1 package cream cheese, 1 can Hormel chili without beans, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese. Soften cream cheese in bottom of 8 x 10 Pyrex baking dish. Spread over bottom of dish. Top with chili and shredded cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. …
Thai Coconut Chicken
Kellie Renfroe Oasis My family of picky eaters loves the unique flavoring of this easy and economical dish. Adapted from a Family Circle recipe, Thai Coconut Chicken can be made in the crockpot or on the stovetop. 1/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth, 3 tablespoons of …
Hats Off to Tea..A Celebration Brimming with Fun and Friendship
Alda Ellis Reviewed by Lydia E. Harris From the red and purple hats and teapots on the cover to the memories, recipes, and ideas within, Hats off to Tea! by Alda Ellis celebrates fun and friendship. So join the fun! Brew a pot of tea, …
Camp-Out Favorite…Hobo Dinner
Kellie Renfroe Oasis Cracker Barrel calls them campfire dinners–my family says hobo dinners. The difference is the cost–$8.99 each at Cracker Barrel. Around $8 to feed a family of six made at home. My family loves these meals made individually in aluminum foil packs. Perfect …
Homemade Banana Pudding Pie
Kellie Renfroe Oasis If you are looking for a new twist to a southern classic you will want to try banana pudding pie. The made-from-scratch pie was easy to make and well worth the time. It’s a showy dessert with meringue peaks making it perfect …
Open Heart, Open Home
When we were 23 and 24 years old we read a very influential book, “Open Heart, Open Home” by Karen Mains. It basically challenges the idea that your home is your fortress or your showplace. She wrote it after the kid next door from a …