Favorite Foods of 2011

What were some of your new favorite recipes for 2011? (No, they don't have to be from here)

I guess I am in reflective mode since the year is coming to an end.

Looking back, here are just a few new "faves"...

Favorite New Meal Recipes
Garlicky Baked Shrimp

Pizza Snowballs

French Dip

Braided Spaghetti Bread

Crockpot Chicken Dip

Cream Cheese Chicken

Tostadas

Favorite New "Snack" or Beverage
Strawberry Smoothie

Favorite Desserts
Molten Chocolate Lava Cakes

Favorite "Tried and True" Recipes
Mostaccioli

Lasagna in a Bun

Fall Pork Tenderloin

Baked Potato Soup

Spicy Bacon Wrapped Shrimp

These are just a few. I could probably have several categories.

The fun part is that I know that there are so many more recipes out there, just waiting to be tried!

So, what were some of your favorite recipes of 2011?

Reba

Corn Dip

I will preface this by saying I am not a corn person. Corn on the cob? No, thank you. Creamed corn? Gag me. About the only corn I will eat is popcorn. Like with lots of butter on it. :) Well, that was true until this came around.

This is a recipe from my sister who is an honorary guest blogger without even knowing it. Well, I mean not formally. She knows I use her recipes on here (giving her full credit of course) because I am assuming she reads this on occasion.

Anyway, this is an appetizer/party food. Corn dip. And as much as I dislike corn, I love this dip. I also love that it makes A LOT. I mean, a whole bunch. So it goes a long way. My kind of recipe.

Ingredients:
2 cans Del Monte Mexi-Corn, drained

1 can Rotel (which I have heard is a Southern thing...it is diced tomatoes and green chilies. Rotel is the brand name around here)

1/2 bunch green onions, chopped

8 oz shredded cheese (I use sharp cheddar for most everything like this; I now buy the blocks and shred it myself with a food processor)

1 cup mayonnaise

8 oz sour cream

Directions:
Mix all ingredients together.

Chill for 2 hours.

Serve with chips or crackers. (We love it with Fritos)

Enjoy!

Yes, it is that easy. And it really does make a lot.

Happy dipping!
Reba