Libraries that deserve a shout out!

     Of course, I think all libraries deserve a shout out for everything they are and all they do, but these libraries deserve an extra shout out for being chosen and runner's up for the Best Small Library ,in America 2016. Congratulations!!

 Let's all dream more and be more!!

Read all about it here...
http://lj.libraryjournal.com/2016/01/awards/culture-convener-best-small-library-in-america-2016/

From Our Recipe Box to Yours...

The ultimate comfort food....homemade macaroni and cheese!

Book Trailer Monday...

     Here is chat with an up and coming fantasy author, Joe Abercrombie. He's written adult and some some young adult. Fast paced and full of fantasy his novels are must reads!



Check them out, here @ your library!

From Our Recipe Box to Yours...

This recipe came across buzzfeed and I was intrigued because my family and I LOVE buffalo chicken dip. Then, a  coworker talked about having eaten it and I was sold! The actual recipe can be found here http://www.jennifermeyering.com/recipes/buffalo-chicken-and-potato-casserole/

Buffalo Chicken and Potato Casserole

Prep time: 15 mins

Cook time: 50 mins

Total time: 1 hour 5 mins

Serves: 8 servings

Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into cubes
• 8 medium potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch cubes
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 1 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 Tbsp. ground pepper
• 1 Tbsp paprika
• 2 Tbsp. garlic powder
• 6 Tbsp. hot sauce
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 cup cooked, crumbled bacon
• 1 cup sliced green onions
• Blue cheese or ranch dressing (optional)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 500 degrees F. Prepare 9×13 baking dish by spraying with non-stick cooking spray; set aside.
2. In a large bowl, mix together olive oil, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and hot sauce until combined. Add potatoes and toss to coat.
3. Scoop the potatoes into the 9×13 baking dish, leaving behind any extra hot sauce mixture in the bowl.
4. Bake the potatoes at 500 degrees F for 20-25 minutes, until cooked and crispy on the outside.
5. While potatoes are cooking, add the chicken chunks to the bowl with residual hot sauce mixture and toss to coat. Allow chicken to slightly marinate while potatoes are cooking.
6. When potatoes are finished, take them out of the oven and lower the temperature to 400 degrees F. Scoop out chicken with remaining hot sauce and add to top of previously cooked potatoes.
7. Continue cooking at 400 degrees F for additional 20 minutes or until chicken is done.
8. While chicken is finishing cooking, add cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and green onions to small bowl and toss to combine.
9. Remove chicken from oven and top with the cheddar cheese mixture. Place back in oven for additional 5-10 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.
10. Allow casserole to cool for about 10-15 minutes before serving. Top with ranch dressing, blue cheese, or sour cream, if desired.