Once upon time, long, long ago, I promised to post this:

This is one of my favorite dip recipes and I would like to take this time to point out that I am sacrificing a nap to get off my to-do list. Ok,

Garlic Shrimp and Crab Dip:

1 8-oz package of cream cheese (you can use the reduced fat and it is great, I don't know about the fat free)
1 clove garlic, crushed, or equal amount powdered garlic or crushed from the jar
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 heaping tablespoon yellow mustard
1/4 cup dry white wine
2 tsp. powdered sugar
1 tsp. seasoning salt
1 tsp. grated onion (I use onion powder)
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 7-0z can crab meat (I use one of the cans at the seafood section, I think backfin)
2 7-oz cans tiny shrimp (I use about one pound of cooked shrimp from the seafood folks, chopped up)

Heat all ingredients, except last 2, in the top of a double boiler until blended and smooth. Drain crab and shrimp and rinse under cold water (you can freshen with lemon juice if you like). Fold into cream cheese mixture. Serve hot with crackers.

It is also really good cold and can be made the day before and refrigerated.

Day 10 of the 12 Days of Christmas Cookies - Nutella Pockets

Two more cookie posts after this one. I thought this was a good idea until I realized that it made me have to write something every day. Normally not a bad thing but it is a bit hectic around here this week. So, I am again taking the easy way out and giving you a cookie recipe that I not only do not have to type out, but I have not even tried yet! However, it combines two of my favorite things: cheese and Nutella. Just say the word "Nutella" and I am your bitch. Well, not really. But I might shank you for it. These are the cookies I am making for Santa this year because I really think he would like to try them as well. It felt pretty weird combining Santa and prison slang in the same paragraph but I am going with it. So here we go - Nutella Pockets.

http://http://www.lafujimama.com/2009/10/nutella-pocket-cookies/

I saw these on the Food Network on someone else's show and they called them something else but they are the same thing. Santa can't wait! Oh and my love for Nutella is such that it is getting its own label below.

I also may leave this out for Santa so he can loosen that big black belt. Caprese Salad. Nothing says "save room for Nutella Pockets" like a nice plate of green leaf lettuce, sliced whole mozzerella, roma tomatoes and chopped basil topped with balsamic vinegar, olive oil and salt and pepper. Sounds like Santa made the "nice list" too!