The Ultimate Blog Party - Be There!!!

Last year, I had the privilege of being a part of the Ultimate Blog Party for Moms. It gets bigger and bigger every year. It's a party that starts at 5minutesformom.com but it turns into a travel to blogs around the world, celebrating who we are as moms.

In order to get ready for guests who may stop in, I've decided to offer up a pizza dip. It's easy to make and one of my favorites.

Layered Pizza Dip

Ingredients

1 cup part-skim ricotta cheese
1/2 cup chopped pepperoni
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
1 cup Prego® Traditional Italian Sauce, any variety
Pepperidge Farm® Garlic Bread, any variety, heated according to package directions or Pepperidge Farm® Crackers, any variety
Directions

Spread the ricotta cheese in an even layer in a 9 inch pie plate. Top with 1/4 cup of the pepperoni and 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese. Carefully spread the pasta sauce over the cheese. Sprinkle with the remaining pepperoni and mozzarella cheese.
Bake at 375 degrees F for 15 minutes or until hot. Let cool for 5 minutes.
Serve with the garlic bread or crackers for dipping.

Oh! The best of all!! I forgot to mention the prizes. There are so many prizes to win. You definitely want to take the time to click on the button on my sidebar and take a peek. You won't regret it.

If I have to choose my top three prizes they would be:

#18 - The Goodie Basket for Mom

#39 - The Hilton Garden Inn - Hotel stay (retailing at $250.00)

#95 - $100.00 gift certificate courtesy of Restaurant.com.

If I don't win any of my top three choices, I sure wouldn't mind winning the following: 3, 6, 8, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 32, 33, 40, 46, 52, 69, 72, 75, 87, 105, 108, or USC 15.

Enjoy the celebration!!

Comments

Buckeroomama said…
This sounds like fun. I'm going to go check it out! :)
April 9, 2010 at 3:45 AM
Anonymous said…
Sounds fun!
April 9, 2010 at 5:05 AM
Menopausal New Mom said…
Simone, sounds like so much fun! I love your new look! I have that turquoise/blue with brown/beige color scheme in my house. Looking good girl!
April 9, 2010 at 5:46 AM
Deidra said…
I've been hearing about this party, and now I remember seeing it last year. I will participate, thanks to you!
April 9, 2010 at 6:11 AM
Stacy said…
I'll be checking it out...sounds like fun!
April 9, 2010 at 8:13 AM
Deborah Ann said…
Printing that pizza dip recipe, it looks awesome!

I remembered you when we were in Palm Springs. Girl, you are blessed! We totally loved it. Of course, since I love palm trees so much, it's a no-brainer that I would love Palm Springs!
April 9, 2010 at 8:39 AM
Angie said…
Happy blog party Day!
Just checking out your blog from UBP 2010!
I am definitely going to check out your blog some more! The pizza dip looks so yummy!
April 9, 2010 at 10:22 AM
Ginny Marie said…
My daughters will love that pizza dip! Then again, they love any kind of dip! Thanks for posting the recipe! Just visiting from the UBP10!
April 9, 2010 at 10:43 AM
Unknown said…
Happy Blog Party! I'll see you there...as soon as I can get my post up, if these kids ever take a nap and the dog stops yapping and I empty the dishwasher and pay some bills and put laundry away LOL....it never ends, but I'm gonna get a post up, with a giveaway, fit for Baby Boo so head on over.
April 9, 2010 at 10:49 AM
Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise) said…
Oh happy days! I'm gonna check into it. I don't remember seein' it last year but I was such a newbie.

Thanks for the pizza dip!

God bless and have a wonderful weekend!!!
April 9, 2010 at 12:05 PM
Momstart said…
That recipe looks great. I just had lunch but I'm still starving. I need a nap too. Happy Blog hopping
April 9, 2010 at 1:38 PM
Janie B said…
Thanks for your kind comments about my painting. I wish I could teach art to adults, but I don't think I'm ready for that. Maybe someday.
April 9, 2010 at 2:39 PM
Unknown said…
I think that's how I met you last year. I forgot that the party was today.
April 9, 2010 at 9:36 PM
Heart2Heart said…
Simone,

Great recipe and here is hoping that you win all of the lovely gifts! Keep us posted.

Don't forget to stop by my blog for a last chance opportunity to join in some book giveaways. One ends tomorrow. They are on my side bar to the right.

Love and Hugs ~ Kat
April 9, 2010 at 10:49 PM
Joanna Jenkins said…
i really like pizza dip so I'm off to check out the party :-)

LOVE the new blog makeover CCD.

Hope your weekend is good.

xo
April 9, 2010 at 11:06 PM
Kristen @ Moms Sharpening Moms said…
Aloha! First...I absolutely love your blog name!

Second...love your thoughts on what makes a writer a writer! A very good word for us.

Have a wonderful weekend!
April 9, 2010 at 11:53 PM
Kristine McGuire said…
Oh my goodness this recipe sounds delicious! I'm definitely going to have to give it a try :)
April 10, 2010 at 7:31 AM
Allison said…
Love your blog layout!! I am a new GFC follower from the UBP10. Hope you are having fun partying this week!! Come on over and visit my blog when you get a chance! Thanks
~Allison
http://the-winfields-7.blogspot.com
http://luv-books.blogspot.com
April 10, 2010 at 8:58 AM
Tamara B. said…
Blowing in from the UBP to say hi :)
April 10, 2010 at 2:08 PM
The Old White Barn said…
What a clever way to start the party! Stopping by from UBP - and so glad I found you! Sounds like a full and fun life.

I'm going to follow on Google Friends - I love finding blogs I know I'll enjoy. If you get a minute stop by and enter to win the Party Gift at the UBP at Blackberry Jam Cafe ($125 value).
Susan
www.BlackberryJamCafe.blogspot.com
April 10, 2010 at 4:55 PM
Rhonda said…
Hi! Thanks for stopping by my blog, and thanks for the dip, yum, yum! Happy Blog Partying!!
April 10, 2010 at 8:22 PM
Jen said…
I'm having so much fun at the UBP! Thank you for the pizza dip. I'll be hanging around a bit to check out your blog!
April 11, 2010 at 5:02 AM
Bethany said…
Thanks for visiting my blog! That pizza dip sounds good and easy-my kind of recipe!
April 11, 2010 at 9:05 AM
Bri said…
You had me at Chocolate :) And now I'm hungry for pizza!

Happy Sunday to you!
April 11, 2010 at 10:49 AM
Ashley said…
Just added that YUMMY recipe to my Evernote collection!! :) Thanks for sharing!

I’m a homeschooling SAHM of two littles (3 and 1.5). I’m a born-again Christian, and I’m currently getting my MA in Ministry! I'm not your typical "Mommy Blogger", but I love reading them just the same. Just stopping by during the UBP! Happy Partying! :)
April 11, 2010 at 12:03 PM
Veronica Lee said…
Hi Simone!! Love the new look of your blog.

Sorry, I haven't been visiting for sometime. I'm now juggling my online time between blogging and doing surveys!!
April 11, 2010 at 3:23 PM
Evonne said…
That recipe sounds so good! I'll have to try it.

Stopping by from UBP10 to say hi!
April 11, 2010 at 5:10 PM
Jenny said…
That Pizza Dip sounds delish! Just stopping by for the party.
April 11, 2010 at 6:44 PM
Multiple personalities.. said…
Wow! This sounds like fun. I've never heard of it. I'm definitely gonna check this out. Thanks for sharing!! :-)
April 11, 2010 at 7:29 PM
Shannon K. said…
Great looking recipe. Would you want to feature a recipe on my Tasty Tuesday sometime?
April 12, 2010 at 9:03 AM
Unknown said…
I jsut heard about this. A great thing!

My Book Giveaway!: http://bit.ly/ceJwFj
April 12, 2010 at 10:54 AM
ethelmaepotter! said…
YUM! That recipe sounds DELISH!

The party sounds like fun; thanks for the alert!
April 12, 2010 at 9:20 PM
Dawn said…
Hi! Thanks for dropping by for the party! It's so fun and interesting finding all of these "new" blogs to read! Your pizza sounds wonderful... makes me hungry. :D I'm subbed to your feed and look forward to reading more. Nice to "meet" you!
April 13, 2010 at 3:23 PM
Chapters From My Life said…
Sounds delicious but too busy and too tired to try out anything
April 14, 2010 at 2:38 AM
Anonymous said…
Hi! I'm from the UBP, too. And now from reading your posts, I have a very massive craving for chocolate. Thaaaaanks. ;)
April 14, 2010 at 1:40 PM
Unknown said…
It sounds like so much fun! So, I am trying to abstain from eating lunch but this dip sounds SO delicious! Oh my goodness. It is making me want to run to the nearest market and gather all of the ingredients : ) Maybe I can make it for supper!

I hope you win the hotel stay!
April 15, 2010 at 9:20 AM
Cheryl D. said…
Hi! Popping by via the UBP! Nice site!
April 15, 2010 at 10:53 AM
Unknown said…
That dip recipe sounds super yum! Printing it out now!

Happy Friday!
April 16, 2010 at 12:35 PM
Teresa @ Grammy Girlfriend said…
So glad that you stopped by..You are a treasure to the blogging community...
April 16, 2010 at 10:41 PM
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