BC is this week!

June Book Club
June 24th
7:00pm
20 N. State Apt.811

Gooey Pizza Dip

Combine:
1 c. (8 oz.) low fat ricotta cheese
1 c. mayonnaise (low fat can be used)
1 c. shredded low fat mozzarella (of 1 1/2 c. total)
1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 c. diced seeded plum tomatoes (of 3/4 c. in total)
6 T. sliced black olives (from a 2 1/2 oz. can)
1/4 c. sliced turkey pepperoni
1 t. garlic powder
1 t. Italian seasoning
1/8 t. crushed red pepper flakes

Mix well, place in pie plate sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Top with remaining 1/2 c. mozzarella.

Bake at 350 degrees 25-30 minutes or until edges are bubbly and top is golden brown. Sprinkle with remaining 1/4 c. diced tomatoes and sliced black olives
Serve with crackers, bread sticks, or baked boboli.

The Best Book I Ever Read

What is the best book you've ever read?


Leave your answer in the comments.

The Past, The Present, and The Controversial

Lucky for James Frey (since he is a regular RBTW reader ;) the writer of this blog loves Million Little Pieces, even if Oprah did rip him a new one on National Television. Weither it's all lies or the truth or partly truth-full, some of us just love this book. For some reason every Book Club this book seems to come up...not sure why? Personally I think it's because it's that good. I would recommend this book to anyone, still to this day. Take that Sigs Big O.

How is everyone coming along with Oscar Wao?

Enjoy Memorial Day Weekend, relax, rest, rejuvenate and READ!

Friendship

I would like to take a moment to discuss the love our Book Club has for each other. Whether we meet as college friends, coworkers, grade school friends, or through Book Club, we can all agree we've all found some great new friendships. Even if we don't always agree on Million Little Pieces certain topics, we can agree on this one thing.


This picture really captures a moment with some BC love. ;)

Sorry if this post is lesbian-ish (not that there is anything wrong with that).

Friday Pop Quiz #3

This time a quote...name the BC member that said this in the year 2000.

Police Officer: "How much had you had to drink that night?"
BC member: "About 8 or 9 glasses of wine, around three-fourths of a box."

Recipes from May BC

Salsa-Baked Goat Cheese

1/4 cup pine nuts or coarsely chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
1 4-ounce log goat cheese (there are flavored goat cheeses available, some of which can be good with the salsa, but think about the flavor combination before making your purchase)
1 3-ounce package cream cheese, softened
1 cup Roasted Jalapeño-Tomato Salsa (use Frontera Double Roasted Salsa at Whole Foods/Jewel)
A tablespoon or so chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

1. Heat the oven to 350 degrees. Spread out the nuts on a baking sheet and toast them in the oven until lightly browned and very fragrant, 7 or 8 minutes (the pine nuts will brown quicker than either of the others). Remove and slide them off into a medium-size bowl.
2. Add the cheeses to the bowl and combine thoroughly with the nuts. Scoop it in the center of a baking dish (I like to use a decorative 9-inch pie pan) and form it into a 5-inch-diameter disk. Spoon the salsa over and around the cheese. Place the dish in the oven and bake until heated through, 10 to 15 minutes. Sprinkle on the cilantro and set it out for your guests to enjoy as a dip or a spread.

Mini Taco Bites

1 pkg wonton wrappers
1 lb 80/20 ground beef
1 pkg taco seasoning mix
½ c salsa
¾ c shredded cheese
1 T chopped cilantro
2 T sour cream

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Press wonton wrappers into mini-muffin cups and bake for about 6 mins (check frequently)…you want them to begin to crisp but not too brown.

Cook beef in skillet until browned. Drain off fat. Stir in taco seasoning mix, salsa, and ½ c cheese. Spoon beef mixture into wonton cups. Top with another sprinkling of cheese. Bake about 8 minutes more or until tips of wonton are brown and crispy. Garnish with cilantro a dollop of sour cream.

Thanks Jamie!!