Homemade Neiman Marcus Dip

I need to warn you that this very random combination of yum is quite addictive.

• 2 c of shredded cheddar
• 1/2 c chopped pecans
• 7 slices of chopped bacon
• 1/2 c mayo
• raspberry jam

1. Combine all ingredients BUT the jam. Spread onto a plate or platter~ depending on the required level of fancy.
2. Spread a thin layer of jam over the top.
3. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
4. Serve with Ritz crackers.

Crack Potatoes. Well, not really but you know what we mean...

• 2 16 oz containers of sour cream
• 2 cups shredded cheddar
• 2 3 oz bags of real bacon bits, or even better fresh real bacon crumbles
• 2 pkgs ranch dip mix
• 1 lg bag of frozen hashbrowns

1. Preheat oven to 400.
2. Find your largest bowl. Combine first 4 ingredients. Mix in hashbrowns.
3. Spread into a 9x13 pan.
4. Bake for 45-60 mins, only you know your oven.

Freezable: Divide potatoes into 3 small 7x7 foil pans, cover and freeze for future use.

Betty's Banging Balsamic Dressing

Creamy balsamic to be exact. Delish to be exact.

• 4 cloves of grated garlic (its getting real y'all!)
• 3 tbs mayonnaise
• 2 tbs lemon juice
• 1 tbs Dijon mustard
• 1 tbs sugar
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup balsamic vinegar
• 3/4 cup EVOO

Whisk all together or shake, shake, shake it up in a jar!

Those Potatoes

Known in our family as 'Those Potatoes', ya know like, "Oh, those potatoes!"

• 2 bags of (THAWED) frozen country style hashbrowns                                                                 OR if you like the all-natural hardworking way to go, boil a lot of peeled potatoes, let them cool, store them overnight in your fridge, and then grate them before starting to cook this recipe.
• 1 stick of melted butter
• 1 pt of 1/2 and 1/2 (you're beginning to understand why they're such a hit...)
• garlic powder and salt to taste

1. Preheat the oven to 350. 
2. Thaw potatoes. Place in the bottom of a 9x13 baking dish.
3. Fold in melted butter, 1/2&1/2 and seasonings.
4. Bake for 30-40 mins.

(Had to throw some healthiness up here) Baked Tilapia with Browned Butter

• 1 1/4 lbs. (or 4 fillets) of tilapia
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• salt & pepper
• 1 tbsp. unsalted butter

1. Preheat over to 350 degrees. Coat pan with non-stick cooking spray.
2. Season tilapia with salt and pepper. Drizzle with lemon juice. Place on pan; bake 12-15 minutes or until fish flakes with a fork.
3. With 5 minutes left for the fish, melt butter in a small skillet over low heat until butter is foamy and begins to brown. Usually take 3 to 4 minutes.
4. Drizzle butter over tilapia. Enjoy :)