A letter to my friends (and all other people) who are getting married this summer:
This is it! You’re almost there! In just a few short months, you’ll be going from single to constantly slipping the word “husband” or “wife” into every single conversation and Facebook status!
Have I told you yet how happy I am for you? Because I am. This is an exciting time in your life! New experiences await you! (Am I sounding like a Dr. Seuss book yet? Because I am sure I could throw out some ridiculous-sounding rhyming words.)
Now that you’re getting married and living together, some things are going to change. You should probably keep in mind that, while there is now someone else to take out the trash, an extra person creates that much extra garbage and dirty dishes. It’s probably a good idea to just suck it up and replace the toilet paper roll right when you run out…because it’s not just you that could get stuck without anymore. You can’t pop over to your significant other’s anymore if your water or electricity gets turned off…so make sure to pay those bills on time.
Also, now that you are forevermore a couple, you’ll be invited to parties thrown by other forevermore couples. When that happens, it would be nice to make use of some of those pretty dishes you got as a wedding present and take a gorgeous three-tiered chocolate cake with ganache filling and buttercream frosting with you.
But then again, maybe you’re running short on time and low on cooking skill. If that’s the case, you should probably opt for a quick and easy appetizer. Something that is sure to impress and be a crowd pleaser without dirtying every dish in your kitchen and causing you to swear off being nice and offering to “bring something” ever again.
Trust me, these cream cheese ranch roll-ups are for you.
(Just try not to eat them all before you even get to the party.)
- 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened (I used reduced fat and didn’t notice any difference)
- 1 package ranch dressing mix
- generous ½ cup finely chopped red peppers
- scant ½ cup finely chopped green onions
- 1 small (2.25-ounce) can chopped black olives
- 4 12-inch flour tortillas
- In a bowl, combine all ingredients except for tortillas. Lay out tortillas; evenly distribute cream cheese mixture among tortillas and spread just shy of the edges.
- Roll up tortillas; wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Slice into ¼-inch slices before serving.
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YUM!!! I ADORE these things. It makes me long for a cold drink in hand!
Right? They totally will do that.
These look scrumptious! My kind of roll-up.
Thanks!
You’re right – these are perfect for when you need to ‘bring something’ to a get-together. Simple and they look delicious too! :)
People will ask you, “How are you so awesome?” and you can smile smugly in your knowledge that being awesome came so easily.
I’ve got a serious weakness for Ranch. I think it’s part of being from Texas. It tastes good in anything! I would probably eat the whole tray of these.
Wow, you have some nice things to say about couples who are getting married soon. I, however, do not, haha. After the most disastrous wedding in history 3 weekends ago, I’ve decided to start therapy. I need to convince myself that my wedding will not be like that. It will not be a disaster. It just won’t! haha
Oh no! I’m sure your wedding will NOT be like that! Look at it this way, you’ve already learned what NOT to do, so you’re on the right track! ;-)
O man.. I would eat all those little roll ups all by myself, I have a serious weakness for ranch :) Those look awesome!
I love these! I will definitely be making them with Will in the near future. You are so talented, and I absolutely cannot wait to cook some original Swope recipes as I start this new chapter of my life. :) Love you!!
Aw, thank you darling! I love you, too. I so enjoyed putting together your cookbook and trying to put together a nice variety of recipes that you might like. I definitely want some pictures of any of your creations! =)
what is the name of the other dish in this picture? it looks good. Post the recipe please.
That’s my vegetable pizza! Always a big hit with my family at Christmas Eve. You can find the recipe here:
http://eat-your-heart-out.net/2012/05/03/vegetable-pizza/