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My Signature Spinach-Artichoke Dip
Here is my recipe for the Spinach-Artichoke Dip...
You will need...
2 packages of Green Giant frozen Creamed Spinach
1 can of Artichoke Hearts (make sure they are NOT marinated in spices)
1 fresh Lemon
2 bags of Mozzarella Grated Cheese (4 cups total)
2 bags of Parmesan Grated Cheese (not powder, 4 cups total)
Garlic Powder, Salt, and Fresh Ground Pepper
Parsley Flakes for Garnish on top
Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees.
Defrost the Creamed Spinach in the microwave on high until completely thawed, stop the microwave every few minutes and stir to ensure even thawing.
Mince the Artichoke hearts in the food processor until it is even with no big pieces.
Combine the Spinach and Artichoke Hearts in a large mixing bowl, then add the juice of a half a lemon or whole lemon depending on the lemon flavor you want to add. Add garlic powder, salt, and fresh ground pepper to taste. Mix this all up thoroughly.
Next add ONE bag of Mozzarella Cheese (2 cups) and ONE bag of Parmesan Cheese (2 cups). Note, the other two bags will be used for topping later. Combine the cheese and mixture thoroughly.
Spoon the mixture into a casserole dish or small glass pan that is oven-safe, be sure it will have enough room at the top for the cheese topping and will not bubble over in the oven. Flatten it all out with a spoon so that the surface is even. Now add one bag of Mozzarella cheese on top first (2 cups), then finish with the bag of Parmesan cheese (2 cups).
Bake in the oven for 20 to 30 minutes at 350 degrees until the cheese is all thoroughly melted and the mixture is bubbly. Now, with the pan centered in the oven - turn it onto broil to brown the cheese just slightly on the top to make it look scrumptious - WATCH it very closely during the broil - it gets brown VERY quickly. Take it out as soon as it gets a good golden brown and the texture is revealed.
Sprinkle the Parsley flakes on the top very lightly for a gorgeous garnish and use the garnish to cover any area that are uneven - it hides any imperfections beautifully.
Serve the dip with tortilla chips, or my favorite - Frito's SCOOPS.
Enjoy!
Middle Eastern Stuffed Zucchini
Ingredients
* 4 medium zucchini (about 6 ounces each)
* 1 tablespoon olive oil
* 1 green pepper, seeded and chopped
* 1/2 medium-size onion, chopped
* 2 cloves garlic, chopped
* 1 pound ground chicken * 1/4 cup golden raisins
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
* 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
* 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
* 2 tablespoons pine nuts
Directions
1. Cut zucchini in half lengthwise. Using a small spoon, carefully scoop out flesh, leaving a 1/4-inch-thick shell around edges. Discard flesh.
2. Place half of the zucchini, cut-side down, in an 11 x 7 x 2-inch glass baking dish. Add 1/2 cup water and cover with plastic wrap, venting one corner. Microwave 4 minutes. Place cooked zucchini in a large baking dish. Repeat with remaining zucchini.
3. Meanwhile, heat oven to 400 degrees F. In a large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add green pepper, onion and garlic; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Crumble in chicken. Stir in raisins, salt, pepper and cinnamon. Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Turn off heat and stir in cheese.
4. Fill each zucchini half with about 1/3 cup stuffing, then sprinkle the pine nuts over tops. Bake at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes. Serve immediately.