Yummy Apple Dip and Gift Idea

Just wanted to share a favorite apple dip and gift idea.  It takes just a minute to put together and is very tasty with the new crop of apples in the fall.  Here is the link:

Yummy Apple Dip and Gift Idea

(I am trying out adding a link to the blog so let me know if this works!)

Quick Tip for Sweet Breads

You know how difficult it can be to get sweet breads out of the pan?  This is a quick tip that makes it so easy and clean, especially with Chocolate Zucchini Bread that has a sugar and cinnamon topping.  None of the yummy topping falls off while trying to get the bread out and the bottom doesn't get stuck either.  Just lift it out.

Cut a piece of parchment the width of your bread pan.  For this size I cut the pre-cut squares in half.  Lightly grease your pan, put the parchment down in and lightly grease the parchment.  Flour the pan and tap out the excess.  Put your bread batter in and bake according to directions.  When baked, take out of the oven, let it cool and lift the bread out with the parchment.  Voile!

Artichoke Dip

This is a hot appetizer that you can make ahead and just throw in the oven when you need it. Heather found this great recipe that I love to serve over and over.

1 (14 oz.) can artichoke hearts, chopped

1 (4 oz.) can diced green chilies

1 heaping cup Monterey Jack cheese

¼ cup Parmesan cheese

1 cup mayonnaise

Mix all of the ingredients together.  Place in a baking dish.  Bake at 325° for 30 minutes, until bubbly and brown on the edges.  Serve with tortilla chips (my favorite) or your favorite crackers.  Serves about 12.