Having a party?! Serve this!

Out of the 4 new recipes I tried for the party, this was my favorite!

Cucumber Party Sandwiches-  Found this in a magazine my neighbor borrowed me!

1 pkg 8 oz. cream cheese
2 Tbsp mayo
2 tsp Italian Salad Dressing Mix
30 slices snack rye bread (I LOVE that you can buy this already all sliced up! I had no idea!)
30 thin slices cucumber

Fresh dill sprigs & chive blossoms  (I had NO clue what these things were, or where to find them at the grocery store.  Thankfully, I have a friend who is more knowledgeable about these things than I am!  HyVee doesn't carry chive blossoms so I just bought chive and diced it up.)

In large bowl, beat cream cheese, mayo, and dressing mix until blended.  Let stand 30 minutes.  Spread on rye bread.  Top each with a cucumber slice, dill sprig & chive blossom.  Cover & refrigerate until serving.

Marshmallow Fruit Dip-  Cut this recipe out of a magazine about 4 years ago.  Had never made it!

1 pkg 8 oz. cream cheese softened  (My cream cheese wasn't as soft as it should have been so when I mixed it all up, it was lumpy.  It looked kind of gross but tasted fabulous!)
1 carton 6 oz. cherry yogurt
1 carton 8 oz. whipped topping thawed
1 jar 7 oz. marshmallow creme
Assorted fresh fruit

Beat cream cheese & yogurt until blended.  Fold in whipped topping & marshmallow creme.  Serve with fruit.  Makes 5 cups.  I even got to use the new pampered chef tray that has been shoved in my cupboard for almost a year!

Cheddar Bacon Dip-  Found this recipe on Pinterest!

16 oz. sour cream
1 pkg. Ranch Salad Dressing Mix
3 oz. bacon bits (in a bag)
1 cup shredded cheddar

Mix together & refrigerate 24 hours.  Serve with chips or veggies.  (I served it with chips & triscuits.  Very tasty!  I liked it best with the crackers.)

Veggie Tortilla Pin Wheels- Another recipe I found in my neighbors magazine!

1 pkg 8 oz. cream cheese softened

4 tsp. Ranch Salad Dressing Mix

1 pkg (2.5 oz) chopped up dried beef

1/2 c. chopped up fresh broccoli

1/2 c. chopped up fresh cauliflower

1/4 c. chopped up green onion

1/4 c. sliced pimiento stuff olives

5 flour tortillas (8 in.)- room temp.

Salsa optional.

In large bowl, beat cream cheese & salad dressing mix until blended.  Stir in beef, broccoli, cauliflower, onions & olives.  Spread over tortilla's.  Roll up tightly & wrap in plastic wrap.  Refrigerate at least 2 hours.  Unwrap and cut in 1/2 in. slices.  Serve with salsa if desired.  

Who would have ever thought that these delicious goodies could be made by me?!