Thursday, February 19, 2009

{ Carrot Cake w/ Cream Cheese Frosting }


1 and 1/4 cup of all purpose flour
1 cup of sugar
2 eggs
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 big grated carrots
1/4 teaspoon
3/4 cup of oil
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Oil the baking dish lightly and sprinkle some flour over it and keep aside. Preheat Oven at 350 degrees. In a bowl add flour, sugar, salt and baking powder mix well. Now add vanilla extract and eggs mix very well..might take a minute. Add grated carrot and again mix well. Finally add oil and mix. Pour this mixture in the baking pan and bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes or till done. Keep checking.

Sunday, February 15, 2009

{ Cheesy Spinach and Artichoke Dip }

½ cup sour cream
½ cup margarine
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
½ cup cubed mozzarella cheese
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 package of frozen spinach (10 oz) thawed and squeezed of its juices
1 can artichoke hearts (14 oz) chopped

Combine all ingredients Place in shallow casserole dish. Bake at 325 degrees.

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

{ Cheesy Buffalo Dip }

8 ounce package of cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup ranch salad dressing
1/4 cup blue cheese salad dressing
1/2 cup buffalo sauce ( I always get the Budweiser brand)
1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese (shredded mozzarella cheese can be substituted)
2 cups chicken breast ( I just buy the Tyson Pre-Cooked strips in the bag by the salad stuff)

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F. In a deep baking dish, mix cream cheese, salad dress, buffalo sauce, and cheese. Stir until combined. Stir in chicken. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, until the dish is heated through.

Serve with crackers, pita chips, sliced bread or vegetables.