Spinach Artichoke Dip

 

Ingredients

1 can drained artichokes, chopped
1 10 oz. package frozen chopped spinach
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 c. mayonnaise
3 oz. cream cheese
1/3 c. shredded mozzarella
1/4 c. parmesan cheese
1/2 to 1 t. garlic salt
something to dip with (I prefer Stacy's Pita Chips)

Preparation

Cook spinach according to package directions and drain.  Mix all of the ingredients together.  Pour mixture into a greased 1 quart baking dish and bake at 325 degrees for 20-30 minutes.  YUM!

- Sarah

Fettuccine with Spinach & Cream

Ingredients

2 T butter

3 T finely chopped or grated onion

1 1/2 cup half & half

8 oz. fresh spinach, stems removed

3/4 t. salt

1/4 t. pepper

1 lb. fettuccine

3 T chopped fresh basil (or 1 1/2 t. dried)

1/2 cup almonds, sliced or slivered

3/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Preparation

Melt butter in a large pan. Add onion and cook 2-3 minutes or until soft. Add half and half and bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Cook 2-3 minutes to thicken. Add salt, pepper and basil. Add spinach and cook until wilted, 1-2 minutes longer.

Toss pasta with sauce. Sprinkle with Parmesan.

*this recipe came from Priscilla's mom, Betty - many years ago - it's one of my favorites!

-Sarah

Spanikopita Orzo

Yum! This is soooo good!

Ingredients

1/2 pound orzo

2 tablespoons Olive Oil

1 small onion, finely chopped

3 to 4 garlic cloves, finely chopped or grated

1/2 cup vegetable stock

3 cups spinach, divided

1 cup feta cheese, crumbled

Preparation

1. Place a large pot of water over high heat to boil the orzo. Salt the boiling water and cook the pasta to al dente according to package directions. Drain the cooked pasta and reserve.

2. Meanwhile, place a large skillet over medium-high heat with olive oil. Add the onion and garlic and saute until tender.

3. While the veggies are cooking, add the vegetable stock and about 2 cups of spinach to the bowl of a food processor (I used a blender and it worked fine) and process until smooth. Add the puree to the pan with the onion and garlic to heat through, about 30 seconds. Remove pan from heat and stir in the reserved orzo, remaining whole leaves of spinach, feta, and some salt and pepper.

4. Make yummy food sounds while you eat :)

*Courtesy of www.rachaelrayshow.com

-Sarah