Grandma's Apple Toffee Dip

This is the best dip EVER!!  I've brought it to a number of parties and everyone always raves about it.

Ingredients

• 3/4 C. white sugar
• 1/2 C. brown sugar
• 8 oz softened cream cheese
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1/2 package of scores or heath toffee bits
• 6-9 granny smith apples, cored and chopped into wedges

Directions

1. Combine sugars and cream cheese in a medium mixing bow and mix on medium speed until well combined.
2. Pour in toffee and mix with a spoon until well combined.
3.  Cut apples and soak in lemon juice to prevent browning.

Easiest Salsa Ever

This is my mother-in-law's salsa recipe.  It is quick, easy, and most importantly, it is delicious.  With only seven ingredients, you cant go wrong....

Ingredients

• 1 6 oz can green chilies
• 5 green onions (cut off the tip of the white end and only use the first 2 inches or so of the green part)
• 2 large cans tomatoes, drained (I use Mexican stewed, but you can use diced or whatever)
• 1 tsp crushed red pepper
• 2 tsps salt
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• half bunch of fresh cilantro

Directions

1. Place all ingredients in a  food processor and pulse until smooth.  Chill for at least an hour before serving.

Jan's Wings

I have a mother-in-law who is super talented in a lot of areas; however, I would argue that one of her greatest talents is cooking.  She makes these super juicy, crispy, and overall delicious chicken wings.  They are my husband's FAVORITE!!  These wings are first breaded and fried, smothered in a sweet teriyaki-like sauce and then slow cooked to perfection. Are these wings quick and easy?  NO!  These wings are time consuming, very time consuming, and to be honest they are a real pain to make (which is why I typically only make them 2-3 times a year).  But are they worth it?  I would say YES.

Ingredients

• 1 C. Flour
• 1 T. Accent
• 2 whipped eggs
•  Butter for frying
• about 50 wings (2 bags from the freezer section works good, just be sure to thaw them out beforehand)
• Sauce
• 3 T. Soy Sauce
• 3 T Water
• 1 C. Sugar
• 1/2 C. Vinegar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325
2. Mix accent and flour in a bowl.
3. Melt one cup butter in a frying pan.  
4. Dip the chicken in the egg, then the flour mixture and fry until golden brown.
5. Place in a single layer in a baking dish.
6. Mix the ingredients for the sauce together and pour over the chicken.
7. Bake at 325 for 2-3 hours, basting occasionally (about every 30 minutes).  

Fruit Salsa and Cinnamon Chips

Speaking of BBQ's and Picnics, here is another fabulous side dish everyone will love!! It is SO tasty!! Enjoy :)

serves 6

Ingredients

Fruit Salsa

• 2 kiwis, peeled and diced
• 2 Golden Delicious apples - peeled, cored and diced
• 8 ounces raspberries
• 1 pound strawberries
• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons fruit preserves, any flavor

Chips

• 10 (10 inch)four tortillas
• butter flavored cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

Directions

1.  In a large bowl, thoroughly mix kiwis, Golden Delicious apples, raspberries, strawberries, white sugar, brown sugar and fruit preserves. Cover and chill in the refrigerator at least 15 minutes.
2. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3. Coat one side of each flour tortilla with butter flavored cooking spray. Cut into wedges and arrange in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Sprinkle wedges with desired amount of cinnamon sugar. Spray again with cooking spray.
4. Bake in the preheated oven 8 to 10 minutes. Repeat with any remaining tortilla wedges. Allow to cool approximately 15 minutes. Serve with chilled fruit mixture.