Clay Pots adorned with mosaic glass tiles

 Steel made these perfect Clay Pots adorned with mosaic glass tiles for Gramma and me this Mother's Day.  He simply used this mosaic adhesive and glue the glass tiles around the rim of the pot.  The glue dried clear.  Didn't he do such a great job?!

Clay Pot Living Wreath

I put together this wreath last year and was patiently awaiting succulents to be planted inside.  See last year's post here.  Needing lots of plants to fill the little clay pots was quite pricey so I waited and waited, hoping for a steal deal.  Imagine my surprise when I stopped by the local Lowe's last week and found tiny pots of succulents for a mere $1 a piece on clearance!!  I placed an over the door hook on our new vinyl fence and hung it for all to enjoy!  LOVE!!

Mexican Chicken Cheesecake Dip

Karen made this for our work Cinco de Mayo potluck.  Very different and tasty!

Ingredients
2 tsp. chicken bouillon
1/2 c hot water
3 - 8 oz. packages of cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 tsp chili powder
5 oz. cayenne pepper sauce
2 eggs
1 c finely chopped chicken breast, see Super Easy Shredded Chicken
1 - 4oz. can of green chilies
salsa for garnish
shredded cheese for garnish
green onion for garnish

To Prepare
1.  Preheat oven to 325°F.

2.  Dissolve bouillon in hot water and set aside.

3.  In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, chili powder and hot pepper sauce until smooth. 

4.  Add eggs and mix well.

5.  Add dissolved bouillon and mix well.

6.  Stir in chilies and chicken.

7.  Pour in 9" springform pan. 

8.  Bake for 30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean when poked into the center.

To Serve
1.  Run a knife around the edge of the pan and remove sides.

2.  Top with salsa, shredded cheese and chopped green onions.

3.  Served warm or cold with tortilla chips. 

Michelle's Cornbread Casserole

Neighbor Michelle made this for our Cinco de Mayo feast.  I didn't get a good picture before everyone started digging in, so this is what ya get!  YUM!

Ingredients
1 - 8.5 oz. pkg. of Jiffy cornbread mix
1 - 17 oz. can of cream style corn, non-strained
1 - 17 oz. can of whole kernel sweet corn
1/4 c sugar
1 c sour cream
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 c butter, melted

To Prepare
1.  Preheat oven to 350°F.

2.  Grease a 9 x 13 inch baking pan.

3.  Combine all ingreadients into a large bowl and mix thoroughly.

4.  Pour mixture into baking pan and bake for 45 minutes or until top in golden brown. 

Steel's First Baseball Game

 

Steel had his first baseball game last week.  Yes, I know, he is adorable!  

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Sausage Taco Dip

I tried something new with my taco dip.  Sausage!  It's very good!  

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Avery's Stuffed Giraffe

A giraffe to coordinate with Avery's Baby Quilt and Elephant.  More difficult than anticipated.  I do love how it coordinates with the other gifts.  

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