Appetizers

Jalapeno Popper Spread

Ingredients

* 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
* 1 cup mayonnaise
* 1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chilies, drained
* 2 ounces canned diced jalapeno peppers, drained
* 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Stir together cream cheese and mayonnaise in a large bowl until smooth. Stir in green chiles and jalapeno peppers. Pour mixture into a microwave safe serving dish, and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese.
2. Microwave on High until hot, about 3 minutes.

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Yogurt Dipped Strawberries

Yogurt dipped strawberries are one of my favorite healthy snacks. They taste amazing -- especially when strawberries are in season -- and they're loaded with fiber, calcium, vitamin C and more.

I like to use a maple almond granola (Trader Joe's makes a nice one) for the topping, because it adds a nice crunch to these yogurt dipped strawberries. But feel free to use your favorite kind.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:

* 1 quart fresh strawberries
* 1/2 cup low-fat vanilla yogurt
* 1/4 cup granola

Preparation:

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Broccoli Salad

2 bunches of broccoli florets and stems,chopped
1 cup golden raisins (dried cranberries or dried cherries are also good)
1/2 to 1 lb. bacon, fried crisp and crumbled
1/2 cup sunflower seeds, roasted and salted  (I use unsalted)
 
When ready to serve, mix all above ingredients with a dressing of:
1 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/3 cup sugar
 
Aunt Sharie uses balsamic vinegar and she thinks it kicks it up a notch.

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Parmesan Chicken Wings

2 C Parmesan Cheese

1/2 C Fresh Parsley (chopped fine see note)

1 Clove garlic minced

Fresh Cracked Pepper

1 Stick Melted Butter Chicken Wings (cut off tips) We use drumettes
 If you are using as an appetizer figure 2 per person Dip Chicken in melted butter and roll into above ingredients. Bake 35 minutes in a 350-degree oven.

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Buffalo Chicken Dip

3 cooked chicken breasts, shredded

3/4 C Frank's Hot Sauce

16 oz Cream Cheese

1 C Ranch Salad Dressing

1 1/2 C Shredded Cheddar Cheese

Heat chicken and hot sauce over medium heat. Stir in cream cheese and ranch dressing. Continue cooking and stirring, until the cream cheese is melted. Mix in the cheddar cheese, heating and stirring until it is melted. Set aside to cool.

(I just dump everything in my crock pot and put it on warm when its melted I serve with veggies, pita chips, bagel chips, pretzel, or bread)

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