Mini Gingerbread Cookies with Egg Nog Cheesecake

This perfect cookie recipe just screams Merry Christmas! Such a wonderful blend of both ginger bread and egg nog flavors. This is perfect for that cookie exchange or just to wow friends and family at that holiday get together. If you aren't a fan of egg nog you can substitute with your favorite PTM dessert mix because they all make a wonderful cheesecake. It is beyond easy to get super creative 💖

Mini Gingerbread Cookies with Egg Nog Cheesecake by Candice Crook 

Gingerbread Cookie Cups:

Recipe: 

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 tsp baking soda

1 tsp cinnamon ground

1 tsp ginger ground

1/2 tsp cloves ground

1/4 tsp salt

3/4 cup unsalted butter room temperature

1 cup light brown sugar packed

1/4 cup molasses

1 large egg room temperature

Instructions: 

1. Preheat oven to 350F and grease mini cupcake pan

2. In a medium bowl whisk flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt. Set aside.

3. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter, molasses, and brown sugar till pale and fluffy (2-3mins). Add egg and beat until combined.

4. Reduce speed to low and add in dry ingredients. Mix until combined.

5. Using a small cookie scoop (1 tbsp) scoop dough into muffin tins, press down to flatten.

6. Bake for approx. 7 mins or until mostly set, but still soft in the middle.

7. Remove from oven and immediately use a teaspoon measuring spoon to press firmly down in the center to create a well. Cool in pans for 10mins, loosen each slightly by twisting it in the pan. Cool for 5 more minutes then remove from pan and cool completely on a wire rack.

Eggnog Cheesecake Filling:

Using Party Time Mixes Egg Nog Dessert Mix*, prepare package with 8oz cream cheese, softened and mix well. Fold in 8oz cool whip and piped into cookie cups!

*Substitute with your favorite Party Time Mixes Dessert Mix flavor. 

Taffy Apple Snickers Pie

If it isn't obvious yet with the recipes I share, I have a huge sweet tooth! This recipe is no exception. This would be a great pie to serve after Christmas dinner or in the middle of July when you need a cool treat. Would you keep this recipe as it is or would you bake the apples to make them soft? Either way you are in for a treat!

Taffy Apple Snickers Pie by Mikayla Vance Jeppesen

Recipe:

8 oz cream cheese

8 oz whipped cream

1 package Party Time Mixes Taffy Apple Dessert Mix

2 green apples

3 snickers bars

1 premade pie crust

Instructions:

1. Combine Taffy Apple Dessert Mix and cream cheese, mixing well.

2. Fold in whipped cream.

3. Cut apples into bite size pieces and fill pie crust.

4. Cut snickers into small pieces and add to apple bites in the bottom of the pie crust.

5. Pour caramel sauce on top of candy and apples.

6. Smooth the Taffy Apple Dessert Mix over the top of what is already in the pie crust.

7. Chill for about 1 hour or freeze overnight and serve frozen. 

Loaded Hash Browns

These week, at some point, I plan on making breakfast for dinner and this recipe will be perfect! I will be making these hash browns and either pancakes or waffles! Added bonus, if I don't want the Loaded Potato flavor, I can substitute any dip mix in this recipe. What mix would you choose? Also instead of "regular" hash browns (the shredded kind) I am going to use my favorite, the cubed kind!

Loaded Hasbrowns by Heather Bigger

Recipe: 

12 oz Pork Sausage

15 oz Hashbrowns (half of a 30 oz bag)

1/2 package of Party Time Mixes Loaded Baked Potato Dip Mix

1-1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese

Instructionis:

1. Brown the pork sausage in a pan on the stove.

2. Add the hashbrowns and the Loaded Potato Dip Mix to the pan.

3. Add hash browns to pan and brown (Mix in about 3/4-1 cup of cheese near the end of this process)

4. Sprinkle the remaining cheddar cheese on top of the potatoes and allow it to melt.

Garden Spinach Chicken Pasta

Not only can dinner be easy, it can be healthy. This delicious chicken pasta dish is easy to do and you can easily substitute out ingredients to make it healthier. This would be great over brown rice. This is going on this weeks meal plan! Use Garden Spinach or find another flavor that would make an excellent substitue at my site.

Garden Spinach Chicken Pasta by Jade Beavers

Recipe:

1/2 package Party Time Mixes Garden Spinach Dip Mix

1 1/4 stick butter

2 chicken breast

4 oz cream cheese

2 cups heavy cream

1 cup shredded Italian cheese blend

1 lb prepared pasta

1/4 t Salt

1/4 t Pepper

1/4 t Onion Powder

1/4 t Garlic Powder 

Instructions:

1. Dice chicken breast into small pieces and saute with 1/4 stick of butter, salt, pepper, garlic powder and onion powder until cooked through.

2. Drain off any excess liquid.

3. Add the rest of the butter and cream cheese and melt.

4. Add heavy cream along with 1/2 package of Party Time Mixes Garden Spinach Dip Mix stirring well over medium heat. 

5. Once all ingredients are well blended, add shredded cheese and let simmer 3-5 minutes. 

6. Serve over prepared pasta. 

Apple Pie Cheesecake

With Thanksgiving being tomorrow its too late to have a delicious mix on hand, but don't be discouraged. There is still plenty of time to order for Christmas! This pie is the perfect dish to bring with you to the holiday parties or dinner with the family. This is also much lighter than a full blown fruit pie. The beauty of Party Time Mixes is that there are so many dessert flavors, if you aren't an apple fan try it with Cherries Jubilee.

Apple Pie Cheesecake by Alisha M Eubanks

Recipe: Pie mix:

1 package Party Time Mixes Apple Pie Dessert Mix

8 oz softened cream cheese

8 oz whipped topping

Topping:

2 small granny Smith apples (peeled, cored and sliced)

2 tbsp margarine

1 tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp granulated sugar

1 tsp lemon juice

1 Graham cracker pie crust

Instructions:

1. Mix apple pie mix and cream cheese together until well blended. 

2. Fold whipped topping in.

3. Chill for 1 hour. 

4. Melt butter in pan and cook apples until most of butter is gone but DO NOT OVERCOOK. You want apples crisp on the outside but soft on the inside. 

5. Remove from heat and add sugars and toss. 

6. Cool in fridge. 

7. Pour cheesecake into crust and top with fried apples.

Hillbilly Casserole

If you are looking for something easy that will please a crowd check this out. This would be perfect for fall get togethers, especially with watching your favorite sports!

Hillbilly Casserole by Kelly Haney

Recipe:

1 package Party Time Mixes Taco Dip Mix*

2 regular size bags nacho cheese Doritos

1 chopped Onion

3 cans Cream of mushroom soup

2 cans Rotel

16 oz shredded Cheese - Mexican & Colby or your favorite kind

1 lb group beef

Instructions:

1. Brown ground beef, taco mix* and chopped onions together.

2. Drain off grease. 

3. Mix your soup & rotel in saucepan. Do not add water. 

4. Layer a 13x9 baking dish with Doritos (keep whole).

5. Top with 1/2 the ground beef mixture.

6. Next add 1/2 soup mix.

7. Sprinkle with 1/2 the cheese.

8. Repeat the layers.

9. Cover dish with foil and bake at 350 for 30-40 minutes. 

*Substitute your favorite Party Time Mixes Dip Mix.

White Chocolate Orange Truffles

If you are looking for a super easy to make item for those upcoming holiday parties, look no further! These are so simple and the longest part of putting them together is waiting for the mix to chill. I really love the idea of using the Orange Dream Cocktail mix for this but if that isn't your favorite flavor, there are so many more options available at Party Time Mixes. You can get as creative as you want to with this recipe. What flavor would you use?

Orange White Chocolate Truffles by Sherry Rickabaugh

Makes about 12

Recipe:

1/2 package Party Time Mixes Orange Dream Cocktail Mix*

1/3 c heavy cream

12 oz white chocolate chips

Instructions:

1. Mix Party Time Mixes Orange Dream Cocktail Mix* and cream until well blended, set aside.

2. Melt chips in a double pan/water on the bottom, never let the water touch the bottom of the other pan. (Or melt in microwave stopping at 30 minute intervals to mix)

3. After its almost melted, take off heat and add orange mixture.

4. Cool in refrigerator for about an hour, however you will need to warm it in the microwave to scoop out , about 30 seconds.

5. Scoop out and round truffle mix. Set on waxed paper.

6. For an extra touch coat with powdered sugar or coat with dark chocolate before setting on waxed paper.  

7. Chill until firm and serve cold. 

*Substitute with your favorite Party Time Mixes Cocktail Mix. 

Raspberry Truffle Cheesecake

I found another awesome dessert that takes maybe 10 minutes to put together and an hour to chill! I seriously love how easy it is to change up these recipes with Party Time Mixes. All you have to do is substitute with your favorite mix and it totally changes the dish! In this case if you aren't a fan of Raspberry, try Banana or Strawberry.

Raspberry Truffle Cheesecake by Jessica Harp Harris 

Recipe:

1 box Jello no bake cheesecake

1 package Party Time Mixes Raspberry Truffle Dessert Mix

8 oz Cream cheese 

1 1/2 cup milk 

Graham cracker pie crust

Hand full fresh raspberries

1 Square of white chocolate

Instructions:

1. In a bowl blend together the packet of Jello cheesecake flavoring, milk and cream cheese, mix well.

2. Add the Party Time Mixes Raspberry Truffle Dessert Mix. Blend together until well combined. 

3. Pour into pie crust.

4. Open the packet of crust from the Jello box and sprinkle over the top of the pie.

5. Add fresh raspberries to the top.

6. In a microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate.

7. Drizzle over the top of the pie. 

8. Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving

Cheesy Chicken Bacon Lover's Ranch Casserole

Cooler weather is really sinking in and comfort food is perfect for cool weather! I love pasta dishes, I'm slightly obsessed much to my husbands annoyance lol. But how can you say no to this yummy dish? I mean it has BACON! and ranch. You really can't go wrong with this one 

Cheesy Chicken Bacon Ranch Casserole by Haley Lynn Andrews

Recipe:

1 package of Party Time Mixes Bacon Lover’s Ranch Dip Mix*

1 Cup sour cream

1 Cup mayonnaise 

1lb chicken breast (cut in pieces)

1 Cup cheddar cheese

4 pieces of bacon

1/2 box Rotini pasta

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. 

2. Cook pasta according to package directions.

3. In a separate pan, cook chicken on low til almost done (some pink is okay).

4. At the same time, cook your bacon almost fully also. 

5. Mix together your sour cream, mayonnaise and Party Time Mixes Bacon Lovers Ranch Dip Mix* in a small bowl.

6. Put cooked chicken, bacon, and pasta in a Small casserole dish.

7. Mix in Bacon Lovers Ranch Dip. 

8. Sprinkle an even layer of Cheddar cheese on top. 

9. Bake for 15-17 minutes.

*Substitute your favorite Party Time Mixes Dip Mix!

*Substitute your favorite Party Time Mixes Dip Mix!

Butterfinger Cheesecake

I love an easy and delicious dessert and this one is definitely it! This will take about 10 minutes to prepare and an hour to chill. Perfect for upcoming holidays. You will be the talk of Thanksgiving if you whip this one up. The beauty of this recipe is that it so flexible. You could create this pie using any one of the dessert mixes at Party Time Mixes and top with your favorite flavors 💗

Butterfinger Cheesecake by Karen Sterba Warren

Recipe:

1 package Party Time Mixes New York Cheesecake Dessert Mix*

8 oz cream cheese

12 oz whipped cream

1 King Size Butterfinger candy bar, crushed

1 pre made chocolate graham cracker crust

4 dark chocolate disks (optional)

Instructions:

1. Combine cream cheese and package Party Time Mixes New York Cheesecake Dessert Mix* until well blended.

2. Fold in 8 oz whipped cream to dessert mix.

3. Sprinkle half the crushed Butterfinger candy bar over the pie crust.

4. Add dessert mix on top of the crushed candy bar.

5. Smooth out top of pie and sprinkle  with remaining candy bar.

6. Garnish pie with remaining whipped cream and the dark chocolate disks

7. Refrigerate for 1 hour to all pie to set.

*substitute your favorite flavor dessert mix!

Watermelon Rice Krispies

Summer may be over but that doesn't mean you can't enjoy an easy and delicious treat! If you aren't a fan of watermelon (I am not!) You could totally do this same recipe but substitute the Strawberry Dessert Mix (or any of your favorite flavored Party Time Mixes Dessert or Cocktail Mixes) and get super creative with presentation. I personally know that the Cotton Candy Dessert Mix and marshmallow fluff together are delicious! You could use that and dye it pink or blue for your own version of cotton candy rice krispie treats.

Watermelon Rice Krispies by Amanda Harris Blaylock

Recipe:

9 c Rice Krispies 

28 oz Marshmallow fluff

Red food coloring

Green food coloring

Party Time Mixes Watermelon Dessert Mix or Watermelon Cocktail Mix

Chocolate Chips 

Instructions:

1. Mix 14 oz of marshmallow fluff with green food coloring (add drops until the color you desire is reached) until well blended.

2. Fold in 4 c of Rice Krispies, mixing well.

3. Place green mixture around the sides of a round dish.

4. Mix 14 oz marshmallow fluff with one package watermelon mix and red food coloring (remember to add drops until desired color is reached) until well blended.

5. Fold in 5 c Rice Krispies.

6. Place in the center of your pan and flatten so that it reaches the "rind" or green Rice Krispies. 

7. Sprinkle a few chocolate chips on top to resemble watermelon seeds.  

Cheesy Burger Sauce

This recipe is for the cheese lover! This would be perfect over a burger or an open face hot roast beef. Or maybe just as a fondue dip. Really anywhere hot cheese would be good, you could use this. Perfect for fall and winter, just looking at this is making me hungry!

Cheesy Party Time Burger Sauce by Mica Dupwe

Recipe: 

1/4 c melted butter

4 oz cream cheese

1/2-1c of your favorite shredded cheese

1 Tbsp of any Party Time Mixes Dip Mix

Instructions:

1. In a small saucepan, melt butter completely over medium heat. 

2. Once melted, add cream cheese and whisk until smooth. 

3. Add in the cheese and continue to whisk. 

4. If mixture is too thick for you, add 1 tsp of milk. 

5. Next, add in at least 1 Tbsp of your favorite Party Time Mixes Dip Mix.

6. Pour over sandwiches or use as a sauce. 

*This is supposed to be thick and creamy.*

Pasta Salad

If you are looking for a new pasta salad recipe, look no further! This would be great for a cookout or any holiday party that you have coming up. You can also change this up, if you aren't a fan of spicy, there are lots of flavors to choose from at Party Time Mixes. What flavor would you want to try in this?

Pasta Salad by Amie Dennis

Recipe:

1 lb dried tortellini

3 cups cubed cheese of any flavor

12 ounces of salami, cut small

1 package Party Time Mixes Texas Ranch Dip Mix

1/2 cup mayo

1 1/2 cups sour cream

1/2 cup cilantro lime ranch dressing

Instructions:

Cook the tortellini until done. Drain and rinse with cold water.

Mix the Party Time Mix with sour cream, mayo and cilantro lime dressing.

Mix the tortellini, cheese and salami. Then mix in the dressing mix. 

Chill for a few hours. Serve and enjoy.

Tex Mex Chili

As I impatiently wait for cooler weather, I have been thinking about what kinds of things to make for dinner when it is finally cool enough. I came across this one and it sounds amazing, although possibly heartburn inducing. But let's get real, being in my third trimester, everything gives me heartburn 😓 Since some of you are lucky enough to live in states that actually get Fall and Winter temps, here is an awesome dinner idea for you!

Tex-Mex Chili by Amie Dennis

Recipe:

½ tablespoon olive oil

1 pound ground lean ground beef

1 cup chopped onion

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 package Party Time Mixes Ranch Dip Mix

1 package Party Time Mixes Taco Dip Mix

2 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained

4 cups beef broth

1 (14.5-ounce) can chili beans, undrained

1 (14.5-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed

1 (14.5-ounce) can pinto beans, drained and rinsed

1 (14.5-ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained

1 small Anaheim chili diced

Instructions:

1. Heat the olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat.

2. Add beef, chili and onion; cook until beef is browned, breaking it up while it cooks.

3. Add garlic and cook another few minutes. 

4. Add ranch and taco seasonings, and cook, stirring for another minute. 

5. Add the tomatoes and chiles, cook and stir for 5 minutes.

6. Stir in the broth, chili beans, kidney beans, pinto beans, and corn. 

7. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to simmer. 

8. Cook for at least 30 minutes, or up to 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Hold over low heat.

Mudslide Chocolate Shake

Going on three weeks of hubby being out of the country for work and this pregnant momma could use a pick me up. Since I can't enjoy an actual cocktail, this is the next best thing! I could even share with my kids, if I was feeling generous, which I am NOT 😂 The wonderful Mikayla Jeppesen created this awesome recipe and she was even kind enough to make a how to video, if you want to check it out go to https://youtu.be/Pf8CBRhYdVw

Mudslide Chocolate Shake by Mikayla Vance Jeppesen

Recipe: 

One package of Party Time Mixes Mudslide Cocktail Mix

2 cups of Milk

4 cups of Ice Cream ( I used Oreo)

Crushed up Oreos (at least one row)

Chocolate sauce

Instructions:

1. Add milk and Party Time Mixes Mudslide Cocktail Mix into blender and blend for 30 seconds. 

2. Add your ice cream in and blend for 1 minute. 

3. Rim your glass with chocolate sauce and Oreos and ENJOY!

Garlic Galore Stuffed Chicken

If you are wanting a new spin on chicken, check out this recipe! This one is way outside my taste comfort zone but it certainly looks delicious. I think I will be trying this when my hubby is back home! Probably won't stack up to that Italian cuisine he has been enjoying for a month but when I asked him where he really wanted to eat when he came back, he said at home! I might as well use that as a chance to try something brand new 😀

Garlic Galore Stuffed Chicken by Debra Garcia

Recipe:

6 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 

Sliced Havarti (or mozzarella) cheese

Grape or thin slices roma tomatoes; sliced in half

Zucchini slices, sliced in half

Green or Red Peppers thin sliced in half

Prepared pesto sauce

1/2 package Party Time Mixes Garlic Galore Dip Mix

Salt and Pepper (optional)

Instructions:

1. Place the chicken breasts on a cutting board. Using a sharp knife, cut slits across the chicken breast about 3/4 of the way through being careful not to cut all the way through.

2. Depending on the size of your chicken breast, you're going to want around 3 to 4 slits per chicken breast.

3. Stuff each slit with a slice of mozzarella cheese, half a tomato, zucchini, pepper and drizzle with pesto sauce over each of the stuffed slits.

4. Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish

5. Sprinkle each breast with a generous amount of the Party Time Mix Garlic Galore mix, and a bit of salt and pepper if desired.

6. Bake in a preheated 400 degree oven for 30 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 160 degrees.

Serve with your choice of some rice with green peppers, or some pasta

Pizza Pizzazz Spaghetti

Spaghetti is a favorite around my house. If I make that I can almost guarantee that everyone will eat. I love this recipe. It so easy to do and delicious. Although I substitute meatballs for the ground beef because one of the kids only eats the meatballs and not the spaghetti 😂

Pizza Pizazz Spaghetti by Amber Graham

Recipe:

2 lbs ground beef

Spaghetti 

3 Jars of Ragu Spaghetti Sauce ( Meat, Tomato, Onion, & Garlic, and Chunky Mushroom & Green Pepper)

1 package Party Time Mixes Pizza Pizzazz 

Pepperoni

Optional: 

Diced green peppers and onions

Shredded cheddar and mozzarella

Parmesan Cheese

Instructions:

1. Boil water in a pot (about 6-8 cups) depends on how much spaghetti you will be adding. 

2. Add spaghetti and boil for 8-10 minutes.

3. While spaghetti is cooking, brown hamburger in frying pan.

4. Drain the hamburger and set aside in a bowl.

5. Drain the spaghetti. 

6. Add the hamburger and spaghetti back into the pot.

7. Add the package Party Time Mixes Pizza Pizzazz Party and stir. 

8. Add the 3 jars of Ragu Spaghetti Sauce and stir after each jar to cover the spaghetti and hamburger. 

9. Add pepperoni, diced onion, and diced green peppers. Stir until mixed well.

10. Heat on the lowest setting to blend and soften the onions, green peppers, and pepperoni. 

11. Constantly stir to avoid the spaghetti sticking to the pot. 

12. Heat for about 10 minutes.

Serve with optional shredded cheddar and mozzarella cheese, Parmesan Cheese, and garlic bread

Garlic Galore Chicken Salad

Looking for a lunch idea that is easy and safe to eat while I am pregnant is not always easy. I came across this one and its actually perfect because you cook the chicken as you need it. Or if you are lazy like me, just purchase a rotisserie chicken! I like those better anyways because the chicken is always juicier. It doesn't seem to matter what I do, if I prep a frozen chicken breast it comes out really dry. Do you have a favorite way to cook chicken at home?

Garlic Galore Chicken Salad by Linda Futral

Recipe:

1 chicken breast, cooked and shredded

2 tbsp mayonnaise

1 tbsp sour cream

1 tbsp Party Time Mixes Garlic Galore Dip Mix*

Instructions:

1. Combine all ingredients in a bowl.

2. Mix well.

3. Enjoy with pita chips or on bread as a sandwich! 

*Substitute with your favorite Party Time Mixes Dip Mix.

Baked Pepper Jack Dip

Hooray it's finally September! Fall is so close I can almost feel it. I really hope Texas doesn't hold onto these awful Summer temperatures until December like it seemed last year. With the almost arrival of Fall, I can finally start thinking about all the deliciousness that comes with Fall. I have apple cider wax melts going and it will hopefully be cool enough to make this amazing warm dip. I know there are several parties in the up coming season I want to go to that a warm dip would be perfect to take along!

Baked Pepper Jack Dip by Kristen Medlock Johnson

Recipe:

8 oz mayonnaise 

8 oz sour cream

1 package Party Time Mixes Pepper Jack Dip Mix*

1 tsp milk

1/2 a can of Rotel tomoatoes

8 oz shredded cheese

Instructions:

1. In a bowl combine mayonnaise, sour cream, package Party Time Mixes Pepper Jack Dip Mix*, milk and Rotel. Mix well.

2. Pour mix into a shallow, oven safe dish.

3. Top with shredded cheese.

4. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-15 minutes. 

*Substitute with your favorite Party Time Mixes Dip Mix. 

Chicken Bites

I was looking for a quick and easy dinner idea when I found this one. I even think my kids will enjoy the Bacon Lovers Ranch, but if they don't I can just have them pick out their favorite flavor. This is so simple to do that I could even use partial dips and have several different flavors for one meal without any added stress. Isn't that what everyone needs? Less stress at dinner time! 

Bacon Lovers Ranch Chicken Bites by Ginger Nicole Miracle

Recipe:

2 small packges of chicken tenders, cut into pieces

1 package Party Time Mixes Bacon Lovers Ranch Dip Mix*

Instructions:

1. In a large ziploc bag, put in chicken pieces and package Party Time Mixes Bacon Lovers Ranch Dip Mix*.

2. Shake bag well to cover chicken.

3. On a greased cookie sheet, spread out seasoned chicken.

4. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.

*Use your favorite flavor of Party Time Mixes Dip Mix in this recipe.

Butter Cake with Caramel Cream Frosting

This cake is sinfully heaven! I love lighter frostings and this is the perfect light frosting. I don't feel as guilty when I have frosting made out of cream cheese and whipped cream like I do when its buttercream. This is so flexible too, you could use any flavor of PTM cocktail mix and change up what you top the cake with. What mix would you use?

Butter Cake with Caramel Cream Frosting by Christine Christy Perkins McComis

Recipe:

1 box butter cake mix (prepared as directed)

16 oz whipped cream

16 oz cream cheese, softened

1 package Party Time Mixes Caramel Cream Cocktail Mix

1 heath bar broken into pices

Instructions:

1. Bake cake according to directions and allow to cool completly.

2. Blend together cream cheese and package Party Time Mixes Caramel Cream Cocktail Mix until well mixed.

3. Fold in whipped topping.

4. Refrigerate for one hour.

5. Once and frosting are cool, frost cake.

6. Top with heath bar pieces.

Cracked Crab Salad

If you enjoy salad but not the dressing so much, check out this Cracked Crab Salad. It is so flavorful you won't find you need any dressing! If you did need something a bit extra, I imagine that you could add a bit of oil. But isn't it awesome to have a tasty and healthy meal, ready to go so easy?! This is a perfect summertime meal and you won't find yourself sweating in the kitchen getting it ready.

Cracked Crab Salad by Jennifer Cutcher

Recipe:

1 bag mixed greens salad

1 chopped baby arugula

1 chopped red onion

Shredded sharp and cheddar cheese (to taste)

1 lb imitation crabmeat

1 package Party Time Mixes Cracked Crab Dip Mix

Instructions:

1. In a large bowl combine mixed greens, baby arugula, red onions and cheese. Toss well.

2. In a separate bowl combine crab meat and package Party Time Mixes Cracked Crab Dip Mix. Mix well.

3. Serve salad with crab meat on top.

*This salad can be enjoyed without dressing because it is so flavorful!

Apple Pie Pancakes

I love breakfast! It is seriously my favorite meal of the day, especially when I can make something as delicious as Apple Pie. As an added bonus, sometimes I even make breakfast for dinner. It's always a treat and a dinner that my kids are guaranteed to eat! That is always a win in my book. Cutting down on the whining over what I have spent time making always makes me happy. The other thing I love about this recipe is that you could make any flavor of pancakes you want, there are so many delicious Party Time Mixes dessert flavors to chose from. You could make breakfast or dinner totally different every day for 2 weeks!

Apple Pie Pancakes by Brandi Colvin Drew

Recipe:

2 c instant pancake mix (just add water)

1 3/4 c water

1 package Party Time Mixes Apple Pie Mix*

Butter

Instructions:

1. Combine pancake mix and water. Stir until well combined.

2. Add package Party Time Mixes Apple Pie Mix* and mix well.

3. Melt small amount of butter on griddle or nonstick frying pan.

4. Pour a small amount of batter to form mini pancakes.

5. Flip when bubbly and almost dry on top.

6. Cook until golden brown.

7. Top with powdered sugar, syrup or caramel sauce. 

*Substitute your favorite flavor of Party Time Mixes Dessert Mix for your own unique pancakes.