Texas Caviar

4 large avocados
1 green bell pepper
1/2 {or less} red onion (to taste)
2 cans black eyed peas
1 can Rotel
Italian dressing

Cut up all the veggies and drain the juice from the peas. With the Rotel you'll want to drain most of the juice, but not all of it.

Dump everything in a large bowl, then squirt on the dressing. It will take about a cup of dressing, but just get your tortilla chips ready, and add the dressing until it's to your liking.

*This makes A TON of dip, so if you're not going to a big party, half it.

Lettuce Wraps (PF Chang's)

16- Iceberg lettuce leaves (1 head)
1 lb lean ground beef, or 4 boneless chicken breasts, diced
1 tbsp cooking oil
1 large onion, finely chopped
1-2 tbsp soy sauce
3 cloves fresh garlic, finely chopped
1/4 cup hoisin sauce (found in Asian food section)
1/2 tsp ground ginger
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 8oz can water chestnuts, drained, finely chopped
4-5 green onions, chopped
2-3 tsp dark sesame oil
mushrooms (optional)

Brown meat in cooking oil, drain excess fat. Add onion, garlic, soy, hoisin, ginger, and vinegar. Stir until onions are softened (5 min). Stir in water chestnuts, green onions and sesame oil. Cook for another 5 min. Serve with lettuce leaves. Enjoy!

Bunco Bruscetta

OK sorry girls that it has taken me so long to post this, but here it is.

Topping:

5-6 Roma Tomatoes (chopped)
2-3 cloves garlic (finely chopped)
1 tsp salt (to taste)
1 tsp pepper (to taste)
10-15 fresh basil leaves (chopped)

Mix all together in a strainer to remove any excess juice from tomatoes.

1 Pillsbury pizza crust
2-3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1-2 cups mozzarella cheese

Press dough to fit cookie sheet drizzle with olive oil rub it around til dough has a thin layer on it. Bake as directed or til golden brown. While still warm cut a clove of garlic in half and rub over the crust. Let cool, mix mayo and garlic salt and spread evenly over crust,next top with mozzarella cheese then the tomato mixture. Put back it the oven til cheese is melted. When removed sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese, serve and enjoy.

Mignon's Hot Ham & Swiss Rolls

My friend Mignon (who doesn't blog unfortunately) made these when she played bunco with a bunch of us. We miss her terribly!

2 dozen small rolls
8 oz Swiss cheese
8 oz ham
1 1/2 tablespoons poppy seeds
1 1/2 tablespoons prepared mustard
1 stick of butter
1/2 teaspoon minced onion

Cut in half spread mayo on all rolls with a piece of ham and swiss. Melt butter and combine the remaining ingredients. Assemble rolls in 9x13 pan(you will have to squeeze them together to get them to fit) Pour mixture over top of rolls and bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

*Let sit until butter is no longer runny!

YUM!

Stuffed Mushrooms

Someone gave this recipe to me from Doug's work. They are delicious and super easy to make! They are a big hit at any gathering.

1 package Jimmy Dean ground sausage (16 ounces)
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 package cream cheese at room temperature (8 ounces)
2 packages whole fresh mushrooms (about 2 dozen or so)
1 package Parmesan cheese (optional)

Brown sausage on medium heat then drain excess oil. While cooking sausage, de-stem and clean mushrooms, spoon out some of the mushroom to make a cup for the sausage to sit in. In a bowl combine cooked sausage, green onions, and cream cheese. Fill the mushroom with cream cheese mixture and place on a cookie sheet that is covered with wax paper. After all mushrooms are filled sprinkle cheese on top and cook for about 10-15 minutes at 350. Depending on the size of your mushrooms you may need more or less and cooking time may vary.

Cook immediately before serving. If I take them to a party I bring all of the ingredients and cook them there. They are much better fresh :) Enjoy!

Tingey Homemade Salsa

1 large can whole peeled tomatoes (28 oz.)
1 jalapeno diced
3-4 green onions minced
1 lemon for juice
cilantro-peel leaved off stems
30 shakes of salt

Put in your blender to mix all ingredients. Let chill in fridge. Delicious!

Cheryl's Stromboli

Okay so this recipe sounds super good! I'll try it and put up a picture. It's another one from my cousin Missy.

1 can of 8 buttered rolls (I buy the great value kind)
1 package of sausage
1-2 cups of cheese (depends on your taste)

Fry up sausage, then roll up sausage and cheese in rolls and put on baking sheet. Cook for time is says on can of rolls (like 11 minutes). So quick and easy. Serve with Prego sauce for dipping.