Caramel Apple DIp

I don't know about anyone else but for conference weekend we always like to stay put at home and eat snack-y foods all weekend. This is a great dip for such an occasion. You can also set out a bowl of sprinkles or mini chocolate chips to sprinkle on top of the dipped apple slices...just in case you were wanting to amp up the sugar intake.

16 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
1/4 cup water
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 cup brown sugar

In a medium saucepan over medium-low heat, or in the microwave, melt caramels with water, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. In a medium bowl, cream together cream cheese and sugar. Fold in caramel mixture. Serve immediately with apple slices.

*I can't remember for the life of me who I got this recipe from. If I stole it from anyone let me know and I will give you all the glory.

Guacamole

Bring on the quac! This recipe is from the Cummings clan in Virginia, care of Marie. A yummy addition to a Mexican feast, or fantastic with chips at a summer BBQ. It is a favorite! Thanks Marie!

- 2 Avocados

- 1 teaspoon olive oil

- 1 clove minced garlic

- 1 Tablespoon cilantro

- 1/4 cup chopped tomato

- 2 Tablespoons chopped onion (optional)

- 1/2 teaspoon salt

- 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice

Chip dip-dip

This is a recipe from my sister-in-law June. It's a sort of chip-dip that serves as a meal. Really easy and really good!

-1 chicken breast (cut into smaller bite-size cubes)
-2Tbs of oil

Brown chicken in oil and then add:
-1 can chicken broth
-1 can tomato sauce
-1 packet of taco seasoning
(Bring to boil, 5 min)

Add:
-drained canned corn (or frozen)
-1 1/2 cups minute rice

Put lid on, turn off heat, cover and let sit 5 minutes. Sprinkle cheese on top. Serve with tortilla chips. Whala!

Fruit Dips

Two of my FAVORITES!

Peanut Butter Fruit Dip

1 package cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup peanut butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla

Mix together and serve room temperature. Best with apples and celery.


Melon Fruit Dip

1 package cream cheese, softened
1 small container marshmallow cream
a pinch of citrus juice

Mix together and eat with grapes and/or melons. Who am I kidding? I eat this with anything.