Activity April 2014

April's Activity about making candles was well attended. Several people asked for the recipe for the bean dip that Christie made. Here it is!

Aunt Neva's bean dip
8 oz cream cheese, softened
16 oz sour cream
30 oz can refried beans
1/2 package of taco seasoning
2 cups grated cheese

Mix first 4 Ingredients together then pour into a glass baking dish, slightly smaller than 9x13 works best. Spread grated cheese on top.  Bake at 350 for 30 minutes or until heated through.

And here is a link from Rene about emergency candles.

Here's the link from Rene:  http://providentlivingandme.blogspot.com/2011/06/instructions-simple-to-make-emergency.html?m=1

Watch for more information on making the scented candles. We will post the information as soon as we get it from Crystal!

RELIEF SOCIETY BIRTHDAY PARTY PICTURES!

Here are some of the pictures taken at the Relief Society Birthday Party that was held on Tuesday, March 10.  There were around 30 sisters who attended and we had a great time visiting and eating delicious food!  Hopefully, some of the recipes will follow...

RECIPES FROM RELIEF SOCIETY

January 13, 2014 Weekday Meeting

FRUIT DIPS

Lemon Cheesecake Cheese Ball
Yield: 1 ball
INGREDIENTS

10 oz. cream cheese
2½ tbsp. sugar
Zest of 1 large lemon
4 tsp. freshly squeezed lemon juice
3 graham crackers

DIRECTIONS
Combine the cream cheese and sugar in a medium bowl.  Stir together with a spoon or spatula until well combined and smooth.  Mix in the lemon zest and lemon juice until smooth.  Transfer the mixture to a piece of plastic wrap and shape into a ball, wrapped tightly.  Refrigerate until firm, at least 3 hours.  Reshape if necessary once firm.

Coarsely crush the graham crackers and transfer the crumbs to a plate or bowl.  Roll the cheese ball in the crumbs until evenly coated.  Refrigerate until ready to serve.

And the other fruit dip:

Marshmallow Fluff Fruit Dip Recipe

1-8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
1-7 ounce jar marshmallow creme
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Instructions:
Step 1: Soften cream cheese by leaving out on the kitchen counter or by microwaving on low power 30 seconds.
Step 2: Place cream cheese in a bowl and beat with an electric mixer until smooth.