New Appetizer Recipe - Frank's RedHot Buffalo Chicken Dip

In preparation for a few Christmas parties I'm trying out a new appetizer recipe - Frank's RedHot Buffalo Chicken Dip.  My niece Paulina has made this for some of our family gatherings in the past.  I have recently become addicted to the Subway Buffalo Chicken sub, so I thought this would be a great recipe to try out.

It sure looks yummy!

Servings: 4 cups dip

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

INGREDIENTS:


8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened


1/2 cup blue cheese or ranch salad dressing


1/2 cup FRANK'S® REDHOT® Original Cayenne Pepper Sauce or FRANK'S® REDHOT® Buffalo Wing Sauce


1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese or shredded mozzarella cheese


2 cans (12.5 oz. each) White Premium Chunk Chicken Breast in Water, drained


DIRECTIONS:


HEAT oven to 350°F. Place cream cheese into deep baking dish. Stir until smooth.


MIX in salad dressing, Frank's RedHot Sauce and cheese. Stir in chicken.


BAKE 20 min. or until mixture is heated through; stir. Garnish as desired. Serve with crackers or vegetables.


TIPS:

Reduced Calorie Recipe: Substitute neufchatel cheese for the cream cheese, and low fat options for the salad dressing and blue cheese.

Microwave Directions: Prepare as above. Place in microwave-safe dish. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 5 min. until hot, stirring halfway through cooking.

Slow Cooker Method: Combine ingredients as directed above. Place mixture into small slow cooker. Cover pot. Heat on HIGH setting for 1 1/2 hours until hot and bubbly or on LOW setting for 2 1/2 to 3 hours. Stir.

Tailgating Tip: Prepare dip ahead and place in heavy disposable foil pan. Place pan on grill and heat dip until hot and bubbly.

Tip: You may substitute 2 cups shredded cooked chicken.

2011 Christmas Quilt Show entry

I have decided to enter my Cakewalk quilt into SewCalGal's Annual Christmas Quilt Show. 

Voting is Saturday December 3rd and Sunday December 4th!!!

This is a pattern I tested for Barbara Chojnacki of Six Gables Designs back in the spring.  The majority of the fabric is Robert Kaufman Holiday Flourish 3 by Peggy Toole. It's beautiful holiday fabric with gold embossing to give it a very rich look!!

I used EQ7 to help me to decided the fabric choices.

The pattern is made of 2 blocks that are rotated to get the desired look.

Garfield liked the quilt also.

Check out the Quilted Kitchen items and Vote!!

I have entered a Christmas Apron I made in the Quilting Gallery's current contest.

I was asked to test the Christmas Kitchen pattern in July of 2010 by the designer Ruth Blanchet.  When looking through my stash of fabric I discovered the Folded Star block and the coordinating fabric.

 

 I decided this was an opportunity to create something and reduce my stash at the same time.  The mice and reindeer add a whimsical quality to the apron while using what I consider the colors of Christmas, red, green and white. 

The bib has been quilted diagonally and then the Folder Star was attached using a satin stitch on the sewing machine.  The red and white bias trim and straps tie the bib and skirt pieces together and make me think of Candy Canes.  The neck strap can be adjusted for length; waist can be tied in a bow in the back or brought to the front to add an accent.

I donated it to the Western Reserve Junior Service League. 

Happy Thanksgiving and check out my Turkey!!!

I love Thanksgiving!

It's a great time to see family and eat Turkey, Stuffing, Mash Potatoes and a little Wine!  What is even better is when you are visiting someone else and you don't have to cook!!  This year we will be visiting Jim's brother John and he is a great cook!  Don't worry I get my chance to cook on Christmas Day, more Turkey, Stuffing, and Mash Potatoes.  Oh yes and more Wine!!

Since I love Turkey so much I decided I needed a Turkey Wallhanging to welcome friends and family.

Here is how he looked when I designed him in EQ7.

Here he is hanging on the front door.

I want to wish everyone a great Thanksgiving!!!