The Best Skinny Ranch Dressing

January 27, 2018 by Nettie 4 Comments

How are you doing with your New Year’s Resolutions? One of mine was to eat healthier including lots of salads. I get tired of the same old salad dressings and am always looking to vamp them up to be creamier and tastier. So when I came across this delicious Skinny Ranch Dressing from Skinny Kitchen, I had to share it with you! You only need 3 ingredients!

I am always looking for delicious salad dressings and this one is the most popular recipe on Skinny Kitchen. It’s been that way ever since Nancy posted it years ago. It’s been pinned over 140,000 times.

Nancy Fox is no stranger to the food industry. She founded Mrs. Beasley’s, a gift-basket company featuring baskets full of decadent baked goods. I couldn’t believe when I met Nancy online that she was “Mrs. Beasley”! I am a huge fan of hers since I was a teen growing up in the Valley we loved Mrs. Beasley’s Lemon Pound Cakes!

Mrs. Beasley’s became the “hot” gift to give amongst the Hollywood community.  Nancy later opened 2 low-fat restaurants called Nancy’s Healthy Kitchen. Her line of reduced-fat cookies was featured on “Oprah’s Favorites” gift show. Continuing her passion for cooking and baking Nancy created a recipe website called Skinny Kitchen. Each week she shares decadent tasting recipes we all love but with a twist, they are SKINNYFIED! All recipes include nutritional facts and Weight Watchers SmartPoints.

It’s called The BEST Skinny Ranch Dressing (3 ingredients)   It tastes amazing! Each 2 tablespoons serving has just 30 calories, 2g fat & 1 Freestyle SmartPoints.

The BEST Skinny Ranch Dressing (3 ingredients)

Name: Cheddar – Pecan Dip
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 cups
Ingredients: 1 cup pecan halves; 8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 6 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups); 4 ounces Parmesan, shredded (about 1/2 cup); 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; Fine salt; Finley chopped chives, for garnish ( I used French Thyme ); Sliced apples, pears, celery and/or butter crackers, for dipping

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Loaded Potato Chip Dip

January 18, 2017 by Nettie 4 Comments

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Loaded Potato Chip Dip is a total touchdown in flavor! Simple ingredients make this flavorful dip that everyone will enjoy!

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13 Easy & Delicious After School Snacks

September 2, 2016 by Nettie Leave a Comment

I know that when my kids come home from school, they are so hungry. I don’t want them filling up on chips and crackers, so I try to have snacks already made for them. I try to organize our meals for the week and set aside time for making snacks too.If you are looking for easy after school snacks that are delicious and don’t take a lot of time to make, you have come to the right place! My kids weren’t big sandwich eaters when they were smaller, so I had to use my imagination when coming up with lunches and snacks ideas. I packed a lot of fresh fruit, veggies, bagels, cereal and hummus. But there are so many more ideas that can be added to school lunches and after-school snacks.

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Buffalo Sausage Cheese Dip

March 29, 2016 by Nettie Leave a Comment

Need a dip in a hurry! This Easy Cheesy Zippy Sausage Dip will be a great crowd pleaser! Using simple and delicious ingredients, this dip can be ready in under 15 minutes!

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EASY CHEESY SAUSAGE DIP

February 10, 2016 by Nettie Leave a Comment

My niece made this dip many years ago at a family event. I couldn’t stop eating it and asked her for the recipe. She told me it was so easy to make, that I wouldn’t believe it! She was right! Only three ingredients for this yummy dip!

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Cheddar – Pecan Dip

November 21, 2014 by Nettie 14 Comments

Yum

This is an easy dip that you can whip up for the holidays or for game night or for just anytime. The roasted pecans give it a delicious crunch. Sharp White Cheddar Cheese and freshly grated Parmesan Cheese add a zesty bite. Serve with apples, or cucumbers or your favorite crackers. I like it with Trader Joe’s Pita Crisps with Cranberries and Pumpkin Seeds crackers.

Cheddar – Pecan Dip

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Yield: 3 cups

This is an easy Cream Cheese based dip that you can put together in under 30 minutes. Serve with fresh fruit or crudite or crackers. Perfect for the holidays.

Ingredients

1 cup pecan halves
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup mayonnaise
6 ounces extra-sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 2 cups)
4 ounces Parmesan, shredded (about 1/2 cup)
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Fine salt
Finley chopped chives, for garnish ( I used French Thyme )
Sliced apples, pears, celery and/or butter crackers, for dipping

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Spread the pecans out on a rimmed baking sheet, and bake, tossing once, until very golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes.
Let cool, then very finely chop.
Process the cream cheese, mayonnaise, Cheddar, Parmesan Cheese and cayenne in a food processor until the mixture is mostly smooth.
Transfer to a large mixing bowl, stir in the pecans and season with 1/4 teaspoon salt.
(The dip can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 1 day.) Spoon the dip into a serving dish, and garnish with chives.
Serve with sliced apples, pears, celery and/or butter crackers for dipping.

https://mooreorlesscooking.com/2014/11/21/cheddar-pecan-dip/

Recipe adapted from the Cooking Channel.

This recipe is included in our Thanksgiving themed Recipe’s: From our Thanksgiving Table to Your’s.

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Moore or Less Cooking ~ Cheddar-Pecan Dip

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JALAPENO POPPER DIP

January 13, 2014 by Nettie 14 Comments

Have you seen the movie Ice Age? Maine has been one solid block of ice and I can relate to the prehistoric squirrel trying to hold on to the acorn. I have never experienced such erratic temperatures before. My driveway is one sheet of ice, perfect for the Olympian skating championships.

But today, it is sunny and warmer outside than in my home, is it Spring yet?? It’s time for a celebration and for this celebration we need something Zippy and delicious! I have joined once again with some fabulous food bloggers to present to you, Dippin’ Through January! My Jalapeno Popper Dip starts off the party right! If you want a very spicy dip, do not remove the jalapeno seeds. I removed the seeds and it still has a kick to it, not overpowering. This is a wonderful dip for a party of any occasion, It is great when reheated also.

Jalapeno Popper Dip

Ingredients:

2 8-oz packages of cream cheese, soft

1 cup of mayonnaise

4-6 jalapeno’s, chopped and de-seeded. The seeds will make it fiery hot.

1 cup of cheddar cheese, shredded

1/2 cup of mozzarella cheese, shredded

1/4 cup diced green onion

Topping:

1 cup of Panko Bread Crumbs

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese

1/2 stick of butter, melted

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350.

Combine all of the ingredients into a medium bowl. Stir well.

Transfer to an oven proof dish. Combine the topping ingredients and sprinkle all over the top of the dip.

Bake the dip for 20-30 minutes or until bubbly.

Recipe adapted from SimplyGourmet.com

Dippin’ Through January Bloggers:

Dippin’ Through January Dips! Click on the LINKS to see all of the Fabulous Dips!

Moore or Less Cooking Food Blog’s Jalapeno Popper Dip

Tampa Cake Girl’s Melting Pot Swiss Cheese Fondue

Hun . . . What’s for dinner’s Rocky Road Brownie Batter Dip

Crumbs in my Mustachio’s Prosciutto Artichoke Spinach Dip
Lemony Thyme’s Crab Rangoon Dip with Wonton Chips
Cooking from a SAHM’s BLT Dip
Baking in a Tornado’s APPLE FRENCH TOAST BRUNCH DIP

The Rowdy Baker’s Succulent Salmon Dip

Manila Spoon’s Yum Yum Dipping Sauce

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Buffalo Chicken Dip

December 31, 2013 by Nettie 1 Comment

It’s New Year’s Eve and what better way to end the year but with a party dip?!

This is my son’s favorite dip, he requests his own dish to eat all by himself. He was so excited for me to make Buffalo Chicken Dip that he went to the market and bought all of the ingredients for me to make it!

Sounds great to me, he can do the shopping anytime! This recipe comes from my friend Cooking From a Stay at Home Mom.

This recipe is a keeper that I have made again and again! Happy New Year!!

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Buffalo Chicken Dip

Author: Moore or Less Cooking

Recipe type: Dip

Cuisine: American

Prep time: 10 mins

Cook time: 15 mins

Total time: 25 mins

Serves: serves 8

This is a very popular dip that you make for a party or football game! Make it as spicy as you like!

Ingredients

8 oz Cream Cheese
½ cup Ranch Dressing
½ cup Cheddar cheese, grated, extra for the top
½ cup Buffalo Wing Sauce
2 Chicken breasts, shredded

Instructions

In a bowl mix cream cheese, Ranch dressing ,cheddar cheese and wing sauce.
Add chicken and mix.
Pour into casserole dish.
Top with cheddar cheese and bake at 350 until cheese has melted.
Serve with vegetables and crackers.

Recipe adapted from Cooking From a Stay at Home Mom.

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Artichoke Spinach Cream Cheese Dip

January 14, 2012 by Nettie 8 Comments

When you are having a Girls Night Out with lots of dancing and singing and delicious food, make sure to include this delicious Artichoke Spinach Cream Cheese Dip! I was so lucky to be invited to a Girls Night out for my birthday. I made my cherry cheesecake ( see recipe index) and Artichoke Spinach Cream Cheese Dip, perfect for a cold winters eve!

This is where I was invited for Girls Night Out! You won’t see this in L.A.!

Gretchen’s Fish Chowder oh my gosh, just heavenly, I would love a bowl right now. Gretchen is an amazing cook and baker, everything she makes is made with love. She made about 5 gallons of soup! There were 4 of us! My kind of cook! Are you sure you aren’t Italian Gretchy?

Dave’s amazing homemade French bread. Now I wouldn’t say I was a such bread snob, okay well I am…so when Dave says he is going to bake bread, I am first in line. Laura and Dave are always so generous and deliver loaves piping hot out of the oven, you have to be quick if you want a slice, which I always do slathered with fresh churned butter, not that I make that or anything, a girl can dream, right? Don’t leave the bread unattended at any time, B Zach is in the house!

Meredith’s famous Caesar Salad please cut the onions properly Nettie!


Pull up a sofa and and a book!! No way, there will be lots of laughing, scrumptious food and dancing and singing, it’s Girls Night out!!

Look at those chunks of seafood and fish and yummy potatoes. Nom Nom Nom!!

What a special meal prepared with love. I will always have fond memories of our special night out!

My Cherry Cheesecake with two candles, one for Laura and one for me. Happy Birthday Laura!

Okay! So when we are together it’s not all about the food, well for me it is…but my other passion besides food is dancing and we did lots of it with Dance Revolution!!

Artichoke Spinach Cream Cheese Dip – After dancing app!

Dance, dance, dance! Sing, sing, sing until you throat is so sore from yelling, you think it’s singing until you play the video that Meredith taped, thank you so much Meredith for opening your home to all of us, I had a most wonderful time! Wish I knew how to post videos of us all dancing and singing, I am sure it go viral on youtube! After lots of singing and lots of dancing and lots of laughing we worked up an appetite. My Artichoke Spinach Cream Cheese Dip – I was worried we wouldn’t have enough so I made enough for a full dinner and lots of leftovers, take some home please!! Note to self-don’t food blog when you are starving!! This recipe has been linked up to my favorite blogs:

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Girls Big Night Out ( staying in! ) and Artichoke Spinach Cream Cheese Dip

Author: Moore or Less Cooking

Prep time: 6 mins

Cook time: 20 mins

Total time: 26 mins

Serves: 8-10

Ingredients

1 cup thawed frozen spinach
1½ cups thawed chopped frozen artichokes
6 ounces cream cheese
¼ cup sour cream
¼ cup mayonnaise
⅓ cup grated Parmesan Cheese
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon garlic powder
½ 8 ounce package of shredded Jack Cheese for top of dip.

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Grease 2 quart glass casserole dish with non-stick spray.
Heat spinach in microwave for 5 minutes, squeeze dry.
Heat artichokes in microwave, I used jar artichokes and included the marinade liquid- yum, why not?
Heat cream cheese in microwave for 1 minute or until soft.
Pour these ingredients into a food processor add remaining ingredients and pulse until completely blended.
Pour into casserole dish and sprinkle Jack Cheese on top. Bake until hot 15-20 minutes.
Serve with french bread or crackers or just a fork!