Bacon Wrapped Jalapenos

20 whole fresh jalapenos, 2-3 inches in size
2 cubes cream cheese, softened
1 pound bacon, sliced into thirds

Cut jalapenos in half, length-wise. With a spoon, remove the seeds and white membrane. Smear softened cream cheese into each jalapeno half. Wrap jalapeno with bacon pieces (1/3 slice). Secure by sticking toothpick through the middle. (At this point, you can freeze them, uncooked, in a Ziploc bag for later use).

Bake on a pan with a rack in a 375-degree oven for 20-25 minutes. If, after 20 minutes, the bacon doesn’t look brown enough, just turn on the broiler for a couple of minutes to finish it off. These are best when the jalapeno still has a bit of bite to it.

From: Pioneer Woman

Yogurt Fruit Dip

1 oz. pkg vanilla pudding
1 cup milk
2 (6 oz.) strawberry yogurts (or 1 ½ cups)

8 oz container cool whip

Mix the pudding and the milk together. Fold in the yogurt and whipped topping with a large spatula, mixing gently until well combined.

This is great served with grapes, strawberries, apples, pineapple, and more!

Hot Pizza Dip

1 8 oz. package cream cheese softened
1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
1 cup mozzarella cheese shredded
3/4 cup parmesan cheese
1 8 oz. can pizza sauce
2 tablespoons green pepper chopped
2 tablespoons green onions sliced

Preheat oven to 350° F. Combine cream cheese and Italian seasonings , spread onto a 8" mini-baker.

In a small bowl, combine mozzarella and parmesan. Sprinkle 1/2 on top of the cream cheese. Spread pizza sauce over the cheese mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cheese. Top with bell pepper and green onions.

Bake for 15-18 minutes. Serve with sliced baguette or fresh vegetable dippers.

Baked Fondue

8 oz sliced swiss cheese
round loaf sourdough bread
1 C butter, melted
1 Tbs lemon juice
1 Tbs dijon mustard

Score the sourdough loaf in criss-cross cuts, making sure you do not cut all the way to the bottom of the loaf. Combine butter, lemon juice and mustard. Stuff scores with slices of swiss cheese, then pour butter mixture into all of the cracks. Wrap the loaf in aluminum foil, making sure to reinforce the edges so that the butter doesn't leak out. Bake at 350 for 45 minutes, and let cool before serving. It's easiest to serve family style in the middle of the table where everybody just pulls off chunks. And it's REALLY good!

Recipe from Jamie.

Salsa

2 cans stewed tomatoes (not Italian style)
3 cans diced tomatoes with green chilies ("Rotel" brand is the best)
1 cup cilantro, chopped
juice from 2 limes
2 garlic cloves, minced
half a white onion, chopped
1/2 C green onions, sliced
half green bell pepper (can add a red too if you like), chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Add all the ingredients to a blender or food processor and blend to desired consistancy. Serve with tortilla chips and dig in!

Recipe from Jamie.