Loyal Listener's Party Dishes

After reading through tons and tons of emails here are some the dishes that were at the top of our list to try!

Best Dessert
Oreo Pudding and its great with just about everyone but a big hit among the little one's, and it's extremly easy. It's a mixture of vanilla and chocolate pudding (any brand or home made will do fine) and crumpled oreo cookies.

- Ryan Epp

Best Mexican Dip

1 package cream cheese

jar of salsa (mild or hot, your choice)

bag of shredded taco seasoned cheese (montery jack, colby type mix)

In a shallow casserole or pie dish (I use a 10 inch round) spread slightly softened cream cheese.
Cover with layer of salsa Sprinkle shredded cheese over salsa to completely cover. Microwave approx 3 minutes or until all cheese is melted. Serve with tostito chips.

-Sue Fisher, Hillsborough NJ

Best Pepperoni Dip

2 Cans cream of mushroom soup

2 Blocks of Cream Cheese

1 Package Hormel Pepperoni broken into little pieces

Baker at 350 for 1/2 hour or until bubbly, you can keep in a crock pot on low and serve with cubed plain bagel pieces

-Lisa Nichols

Best Crab Dip (or Ball)

1 8-oz package of cream cheese
1 6-oz can of jumbo lump crabmeat (be sure to spend the extra for the jumbo lump crabmeat - it’s definitely worth it)
1 bottle of chilled cocktail sauce

Soften the cream cheese and fold in the crabmeat. Roll into a ball (or any shape that you would prefer), wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least an hour (this can also be made the day before). Place the crab ball on a plate and pour the cocktail sauce over it. I like to use the whole bottle because I like the contrast of the tangy cocktail sauce with the cream cheese. Serve with crackers.
-Janice McMaster

Best Pasta Salad

Box of Barilla “Cellentani” pasta

McCormick Salad Supreme Seasoning (found in the spice aisle)

Mayonnaise

Miracle Whip

Chopped vegetables of your choice: carrots, celery, red pepper, cucumber, etc.

Cook pasta as directed on box. Drain and cool pasta. Add Salad Supreme Seasoning to your taste preference. Add equal amounts of Mayonnaise and Miracle Whip to preferred taste. Add chopped vegetables. Chill in refrigerator.

-Florinda Friend