Jalapeno Popper Dip

This is SUCH a yummy dip, and has been a hit whenever we've made it, I thought I'd post the recipe:


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 (I don't think this size actually exists - I usually get a 7 oz can and use half or a little more)
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese


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.
Microwave on High until hot, about 3 minutes. Top with a little more Parmesan cheese that's been combined with about 1/4 cup Panco bread crumbs. Put under the broiler till browned. Love it, Love it, Love it!

A Challenge

OK Barbara, this one's for you. This is a picture of Barbara and I at grandma and grandpa's house in Provo in 1965. The cat I'm torturing looks like Penny, but I'm not 100% sure. Look how cute you are in this picture B!

My little sister Barbara issued a challenge to my big sister Catherine and I and all who are brave enough, to post childhood pictures over the next several weeks. During one of our annual girl get-a-way's we discovered that she in particular went through a significantly "awkward" stage. Yea, that's what I'll call it. It was unfortunate, but luckily didn't last. She was a darling little girl and now is a beautiful woman. Really, we all go through awkward stages don't we? Like most things in life, it's easier to go through hard things together, and so she and I and Catherine will hold each others hands through the "big reveal". Hold on to your hats folks, this could be a bumpy ride! Click here to see B's initial invitation, and here for C's first post.

So Good Chicken Salad

I made this for the Baby Shower we held for Amy last week. C asked for the recipe, so it now qualifies for a sister recipe! You can use either chicken or turkey. I think it's better made the day before ~ if you do this, you will probably need to add a little more mayo to moisten it up. Enjoy!

So Good Chicken Salad

2-3 cups diced chicken
2 cups celery diced
1/2 tsp salt
2 T minced onion
2 T lemon juice
1 1/2 cups mayo
3/4 cups shredded cheese
1 cup crushed potato chips
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Mix all together and enjoy!