Saturday, March 16, 2013

This morning I made the most fabulous Caramel Pumpkin Monkey Bread.
RECIPE for CARAMEL PUMPKIN MONKEY BREAD:
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 teaspoon Caramel Pumpkin Seasoning (available at www.ilovedip.com)
2 cans (16.3 oz each) refrigerated buttermilk biscuits
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
... 1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

Heat oven to 350°F. Lightly grease 12-cup fluted tube pan with butter or cooking spray. In large -storage plastic food bag, mix granulated sugar and Caramel Pumpkin Seasoning. Separate biscuits, and cut into quarters. Shake biscuits in bag to coat.
Arrange in pan, adding optional walnuts and raisins among the biscuit pieces. In small bowl, mix brown sugar and melted butter, and pour over biscuit pieces.
Bake 28 to 32 minutes or until golden brown and no longer doughy in center. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Turn upside down onto serving plate, and pull apart to serve. Serve warm.
For more unique and easy recipes visit my website at : http://www.ilovedip.com/easy-recipes.html
 
 

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

COOKING AROUND THE CAMPFIRE RECIPES

Here is the recipe handout for our RV & Camping Show this weekend in Wausau. We will be cooking up Garlicy Burgers, Nacho Mama's Queso, Cheesy Bacon Breakfast Bread, and a Spicy Chex Mix. To order seasonings to make the easy camping recipes visit www.ilovedip.com
 
NACHO MAMA’S QUESO
1 Bottle of Starla’s Beer Cheese Soup         
2 diced Geiss Jalapeno & Cheddar Brats
1/2 can of Leinenkugel Light Beer                   
6 ounces of water  (1/2 beer can)
1 package Starla’s Salsa Mix
Precook brats and slice. Drink 1/2 can of beer, fill missing half with water and add to pot. Add Salsa mix and bottle of beer cheese soup and stir until smooth. Add brats and cook on low until queso is warm and thick.
 

CHEESY BACON BREAKFAST BREAD

3/4 lb Geiss Pepper Bacon                                                                       
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 (16 1/3 ounce) cans buttermilk biscuits                                         
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese                                       
1/2 cup chopped green pepper                                                             
3 Tbsp Glorious Garlic Seasoning        
1/2 cup butter
Cook bacon until crisp. Drain and crumble. Sauté onions and peppers until tender. Cut each biscuit in half and place in bowl. Mix in peppers, onions, bacon, Glorious Garlic, cheese and butter.
Baking Option 1: Line Dutch oven with aluminum foil. Place everything in Dutch oven. Bake at 350 for 35 minutes or until done. Serve warm.
Baking Option 2 : Place in a greased tube pan. Bake at 350 for 28-32 minutes or until golden brown and no longer doughy in center. Cool in pan 10 minutes. Turn upside down onto serving plate; pull apart to serve. Serve warm.
 
SPICY CHEX MIX
1 stick of melted Butter
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 package Starla’s Buffalo Wing Ranch Mix

In a large bowl combine:
1 cup peanuts                                                                              
1 cup pretzel                                    
1 cup rye chips (like in Gardettos)                                        
3 cups Rice Chex
3 cups Wheat Chex                                                                       
3 cups Corn Chex

In small bowl, stir together melted butter, Worcestershire sauce, Buffalo Wing Ranch Mix Seasoning Mix. In large microwavable bowl, mix cereals, crackers, pretzels and peanuts. Pour over cereal mixture, stirring until evenly coated. Microwave uncovered on High about 5 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, until mixture begins to brown. Spread on waxed paper or foil to cool. Store in airtight container.
 

Saturday, March 2, 2013

Starla's 6 Layer BLT Dip Recipe

Super easy and very flavorful alternative to a traditional taco dip.  
 
STARLA'S 6 LAYER BLT DIP RECIPE
1 package of BLT seasoning

1 8 ounce package of  softened cream cheese

1 16 ounce container of sour cream

Add to cover & to taste: shredded lettuce, shredded cheese,
diced onion (I use 3/4 of a medium), diced tomatoes, crumbled cooked bacon

This recipe is also excellent made with Glorious Garlic, Buffalo Wing Ranch, Cheesy Bacon Ranch or for a real scorcher, Habanero. All flavors are available at www.ilovedip.com