Could these be any cuter? I made them for a party recently and they were a huge hit! The recipe comes from Weightwatchers.com. Ingredients: 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup vanilla yogurt 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1/4 cup milk 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice 1 cup whipped cream 1 Tablespoon butter 1 cup graham cracker crumbs Pinch table salt 16 fresh strawberries, rinsed and...
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This is THE BEST recipe for thumbprint cookies! The cream cheese and pecans adds such a richness to the cookie. And cherry preserves is hands down my favorite holiday flavor for the filling. But of course you can substitute with your favorite flavor, if you prefer. Plan ahead when baking theses cookies, as the dough needs to chill...
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Here’s a throw-back to the 80’s.  My Mom made these for every party that I remember, growing up. And now the tradition carries on and I make them for parties. They are simple to make, and a hug hit with party guests. The classics prevail, am I right? Ingredients: 10 thin slices deli ham 1/2 cup cream...
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My mom recently brought these peppers to a BBQ and I’m pretty sure that I ate them all. No really, I think I did eat every last one. They are SO GOOD! And so simple to do. Buy a bag of those small sweet peppers that you see at most grocery stores, cut ‘em...
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This sweet, chocolaty, creamy dip is awesome served with apple slices, bananas, strawberries, pears, graham crackers, ginger snaps, and whatever else you can think of! I brought this to a pool party recently and was repeatedly asked for the recipe. So here ya go! Ingredients: 1 (13 oz.) jar Nutella 1 (6 oz.) container honey flavored Greek yogurt 1 (8 oz.) package cream...
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This spread can be thrown together in no time and is a real crowd pleaser. Serve with your favorite crackers, or gourmet Italian crostini to dress it up a bit. Ingredients: 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened 2 Tablespoons sun-dried tomatoes in oil, drained and chopped 1 Tablespoon prepared basil pesto 1 Tablespoon green olives, chopped Directions: Mix all...
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I know this is a popular “low carb” alternative to mashed potatoes, but honestly I was never interested in giving up mashed potatoes, so never tried this recipe. Until now. I decided to give it a go and I gotta say–it’s delicious! I served it with Beef Pot Roast, and though not exactly a...
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When we lived overseas, my toddler son literally asked for pasta carbonara (ham and parmesan pasta) every time we ate at a restaurant. He loved it! So that means he’s eaten this dish in France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany, Italy…you get the idea. That also means that I’ve tasted pasta carbonara in many, many European...
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Thanks to my Sis for this easy-to-make, kid-friendly, crowd-pleasing recipe!! Ingredients: 3/4 cup sour cream 1/4 cup of mayo 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled 2 Tablespoons red onion, diced Freshly ground  black pepper, to taste Dash Tabasco 1 cup cherry tomatoes, quartered 1 cup shredded iceberg lettuce Directions: Using an electric mixer, beat sour cream, mayo and cream cheese together until...
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You most likely have a recipe for mashed potatoes, but in case you don’t–here’s mine. They are dressed up with chives and garlic salt and of course have loads of butter! My secret ingredient–cream cheese! Serve these with just about anything, but these spuds are especially good with KP Chicken Tenders, Sweet & Sour...
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