Thai - Philly Cheese Dip

Now I know I have said this before, but seriously, this is so stinkin easy. It's a great no cook (yep, I said it) appetizer that is a little sweet and a little spicy and a whole lot of deliciousness !

Ingred. (yep, there's only 3)

1 lg. tub of Cream Cheese
1 bottle of Thai Sweet Chili Sauce
1 package of brown rice crakers, or any cracker that is thin and crunchy !

To assemble:
Take a bread knife and run it around the outside of the cheese, until it is loose. Turn it upside down on a plate and drizzle the chili sauce on top until it is all covered and a little pool has formed on the plate. Place the crackers on a seperate plate.

Don't knock it if your not going to try it!! The whole plate was gone at Thanksgiving this year !!

Farmers Market Turkish Gyros

One of the many joys that Steve and I share is visiting our local farmers market early on Saturday morning. Upon walking up we can already smell the Turkish Gyro Stand. It is intoxicating to say the least! We make our way to his booth by following the wafts of aroma! They lead us right to him. What an explosion of flavor our mouths. A dance of sorts moves around as you taste the pickled red onions, the sweet heat & the curry! Ahhh, we are at last, happy. After many visits to the market, I finally felt confident to make one myslef at home. WOW ! Was I ever suprised. Mine tasted just like one at the farmers market. I literally danced in my seat as I ate mine all up. I looked over at Steve and he is just as happy! If you crave a new flavor.....try this. I promise it won't dissapoint you !

Serves 4

2 lbs. Chicken Tenders
Indian Curry Powder
Shredded Romain lettuce
3 Roma Tomatoes, Diced
Banana Peppers, to taste
Sriracha Chili Sauce - Asian aisle of market
Tzatziki Sauce - recipe follows
Pickled Red Onions - recipe follows
Naan Bread - In the bakery at market
Salt & Pepper
Evoo

Tzatziki Sauce:

1 med. cucumber peeled, seeded & finely chopped
1 cup greek yogurt
1 tbls EVOO
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. oregano
1 tsp. minced garlic
Mix all the ingred. together and let get happy for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.

Pickled Red Onions
1 Lg. red onion, finely sliced
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 tbls honey
2 tbls EVOO
salt & pepper
Combine all the ingred. together and let get happy for at least 1 hour at room temp.

Sprinkle each chicken tender on both sides with the curry. Be liberal. Season with Salt & Pepper. Drizzle the EVOO on the chicken and grill on med high heat for approx. 4 minutes per side. Take the Naan bread and drizzle with a little EVOO and grill it until toasted on one side.

To arrange the Gyro, place the Naan on a plate and smear on someTzatziki sauce. Then add the shredded lettuce, chicken pieces (3-4 per sandwich). Add the red onions, tomatoes, Sriachi sauce (to taste) & banana peppers. Wrap up like a taco and dive in.

Jalapeno Corn Dip

This is a great dip to serve as a little something to snack on. I love the spicy flavor that the jalapeno adds. This was a big hit when I made it for Samantha's birthday !

Ingred:
1 small bag petite white corn - frozen
1 block of cream cheese
1 cup of parm. cheese
1 sm. can of diced jalapeno peppers

Directions:
Defrost the corn and the cream cheese come to room temperature. Drain the peppers. Mix all the ingred. together and place in a pie dish. Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes or until the top is bubbly and golden. Serve with tortilla chips or fritos !

Grilled Mexican Chicken Sandwiches

My mom made this recipe for a girls luncheon that she had and it was love at first bite. This is honestly Steve's most requested recipe. Super simple and equally delish! Serves 4

Ingred.
1 and 1/2 tbls Olive Oil
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tsp chili powder
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
4 bonesless skinless chicken breasts
1 and 1/2 cups shredded mexican cheese
1/3 cup mayo
4 slices sour dough bread
1/2 cup chunky salsa (optional)

In a small bowl, combine oil, chili powder, and pepper. Spread evenly over both sides of chicken. Grill or broil chicken for 5 minutes per side or until cooked through.
Meanwhile, combine 1 cup of the cheese and mayo, mix well. Place bread around grill or broiler rack and toast slightly on one side. Turn bread over and spread evenly with cheese mixture. Return to grill or broiler, cheese side up and cook 2 minutes or until cheese begins to melt.
Place chicken on toasted breaed and top with salsa. Sprinkle withremaining cheese