PUMPKIN PIE PEPPER JACK GRILLED CHEESE

PUMPKIN PIE PEPPER JACK GRILLED CHEESE

“Pumpkin Pie Dip”

Pepper Jack Cheese (can substitue Gorgonzola)
Cracked Wheat bread

Pumpkin Pie Dip Ingredients:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
3 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and confectioners' sugar. Gradually add the pumpkin, pie spice, vanilla and ginger; beat until smooth. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 3-1/2 cups.

Put a generous amount of dip on the bread.  Add pepepr jack cheese.  Grill on both sides until golden brown.

BASIL ALMOND CHICKEN SALAD

 

BASIL ALMOND CHICKEN SALAD

1 cup diced chicken
sliced almonds
1/2 apple, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
fresh basil, chopped
1/4 cup mayo
salt and pepper to taste

Mix mayo, salt, pepper and basil together.  Add the remaining ingredients and mix all together.  Serve as a sandwich or with crackers.

CUCUMBER SANDWICHES

CUCUMBER SANDWICHES

2 English Cucumbers
1 - 2 loafs white bread (thinly sliced)
1 Tbsp white onion, grated
1 cup mayo
6 Tbsp Sour Cream
1/2 tsp Seasoned Salt

Wash the cumber and slice 1/4" thick (about 25 slices per cucumber).  Put the slices on paper towels to drain.

In a small bowl, combine the mayo, sour cream, onion and seasoned salt.  Using a small biscuit cutter or glass the size of the cucumber slices, cut rounds out of the bread slices (I usually get 2 per slice.)

Lightly spread the mixture on each bread round and place a cucumber slice on top.  Top with a second round.

Source: Paula Deen

Chicken Salad

The recipe for my chicken salad is probably the most requested of all of the dishes I make. It is a staple at any shower or luncheon and everyone is always scraping the bowl! I love the D.C. Chicken Salad at Corner Bakery and wanted to create something similar. It's not quite the same, but it is dang good! I actually use canned chicken from Costco... shhhhh... but have also used a store bought rotisserie or just baked chicken and shredded it. I prefer shredded chicken to cubed because you can get more flavor in each bite instead of just a big piece of chicken.

CHICKEN SALAD

All measurements are approximate and can be changed based on what you like.

Chicken (2 cans or 2 chicken breasts)
1/2 apple
20 green grapes
Raisons or craisons (palm full - I would say not quite 1/4 cup)
Chopped pecans (1/2 cup - I do more but I love pecans)

Celery (optional)
Mayo (I use light mayo - you can't even tell a difference!) Mix in a big spoonful at a time until it looks good to you.
Dill (This is the main seasoning and I probably put in 2-3 Tbsp of dried dill)

Mix everything together. This is a great make ahead dish and does better the next day. You may need to add more mayo the next day if it looks a little dry.

Serve on a sandwich or with crackers.

Enjoy!