Jalapeno Popper Dip

My sister-in-law has brought this dip to the past few family gatherings and everyone loves it.  I finally made it myself and took it to my side of the family's party this past weekend.  It seemed to be a hit with them as well, with several asking for the recipe.  I didn't get a picture but here is the recipe.   It is so simple to make, tastes good, and probably terrible for you.  Enjoy & Happy New Year!!! 

Jalapeño Popper Dip
2- 8 ounce packages cream cheese, room temp
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup shredded Mexican blend cheese
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1- 4 ounce can chopped green chilies
1- 4 ounce can sliced jalapeños- double if you like heat
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 stick butter, melted
In a food processor add the first 6 ingredients and process until smooth. You do not need to drain either can of peppers. Spread the dip into a greased 2 quart casserole. (or 8 x 8 pan) In a bowl mix bread crumbs and the other 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese. Pour melted butter over top crumb mixture and mix well. Sprinkle crumb mixture evenly over the dip and bake in a 375° oven for about 20 minutes. You want the top to get browned and the dip to be heated through and bubble gently on the edges. Do not over heat this dish or the mayonnaise with separate and you will have a grease puddle in your dip. Serve with Buttery crackers or a sliced French baguette. Serves 8-10.

Source: Big Red Kitchen

Banana Cookies with Banana Frosting

My brother Clint got this recipe from one of his co-workers.  These cookies are moist and so yummy.  The best part is the banana frosting! Enjoy!
Banana Cookies With Banana Frosting
1 c sugar
1 c shortening
1 c mashed bananas
2 eggs
1/2 c butter milk
1 tsp vanilla
3 c flour
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 c chopped nuts (optional- I substituted chocolate chips)

Banana Icing
1 banana
1 cube butter, softened
powder sugar (mix in till you have a good frosting consistency)

Cream together the sugar, and shortening.  Then add in the bananas and the eggs, mix well.  Add remaining ingredients and mix till combined.
Bake at 350 for 8-10 min. on a greased cookie sheet.

For the frosting mix the banana and the softened butter and powdered sugar till smooth.
When cookies are cooled frost with the banana frosting.