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Five-Cheese Spinach & Artichoke Dip
By Side Passion
5 different kinds of cheeses makes this spinach-artichoke dip extra special
- 1 (12-ounce) jar roasted sweet red peppers
- 1 (6 1/2-ounce) jar marinated quartered artichoke hearts
- 1 (10-ounce) package spinach, frozen, chopped, thawed and squeezed dry
- 8 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, cubed
- 1 1/2 cups (6-ounce) Asiago cheese, shredded
- 2 (3-ounces each) packages cream cheese, softened and cubed
- 1 cup (4-ounces) feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/3 cup provolone cheese, shredded
- 1/3 cup fresh basil, minced
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- Assorted crackers
Spinach and Artichoke Dip
By Side Passion
Heat oven to 400*. Squeeze the spinach between paper towels to remove excess moisture
- 1 10oz box of frozen cut or chopped spinach, thawed
- 1 12oz jar of artichoke hearts, drained and roughly chopped
- 1/2 C whipped cream cheese
- 3/4 C sour cream
- 1 C grated cheddar
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. black pepper
Potato-Crusted Snapper
By Side Passion
Place eggs in a shallow bowl
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1-1/2 cups mashed potato flakes
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 4 red snapper fillets (6 ounces each)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup olive oil
Orange Balls
By Side Passion
Another interesting one from my Dad :)
- 1-11oz box of vanilla wafers
- 1/2 stick of soft butter
- 2 C confectioners sugar
- 1-6oz can frozen orange juice, softened
- 2-3 C flaked coconut
Snow Peas & Beef Stir Fry
By Side Passion
In a small bowl, whisk soy sauce, sherry, cornstarch and sugar
- 1/2 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup sherry or water
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 beef top sirloin steak (1-1/2 pounds), thinly sliced
- 1/2 pound sliced fresh mushrooms
- 1 medium onion, cut into thin wedges
- 8 ounces fresh snow peas
- Hot cooked rice
Pierogies à la Vodka
By Side Passion
Combine pierogies, water, and butter; cover and bring to boil on medium-high
- 1 (16-oz) package frozen potato/Cheddar pierogies
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 1/2 cups vodka pasta sauce
- 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 1 tablespoon shredded Parmesan cheese
Classic potato salad
By Side Passion
Boil, peel and cube the potatoes; toss with vinegar and 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 lbs russet potatoes (or reds if you prefer)
- 2 Tbs cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 C mayonnaise
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 1 celery stalk, chopped
- 1 Tbs Dijon mustard
- 1 Tbs vinegar
- 1 tsp sugar
- And salt to taste
Cheese Topped Taco Pie
By Side Passion
Heat oven to 450°F. Make pie crust as directed on box for One-Crust Baked Shell using 9-inch glass pie pan or 10...
- Crust
- 1 box Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
- Filling
- 1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
- 1 package (1 oz) Old El Paso® taco seasoning mix
- 1 jar (16 oz) Old El Paso® Thick 'n Chunky salsa
- 1 jar (4.5 oz) Green Giant® sliced mushrooms, drained
- 1 can (2.8 oz) french fried onions
- 1 cup ricotta cheese
- 2 cups shredded taco-flavored cheese blend (8 oz)
- 2 eggs
- 1 small tomato, seeded, diced
Pork Chops with Charred Onion and Poblano
By Side Passion
Preheat the broiler. Bring 1 1/2 cups water to a simmer in a saucepan
- 1 cup white rice
- 3 cloves garlic (1 smashed, 2 sliced)
- Kosher salt
- 1 large poblano chile pepper, seeded and thinly sliced
- 1 small onion, thinly sliced
- 1 pear, sliced
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Freshly ground pepper
- 4 bone-in pork rib or loin chops (about 1/2 inch thick; 6 to 8 ounces each)
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh thyme
- 2/3 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Cheddar Broccoli Soup
By Side Passion
In a large saucepan, saute onion and garlic in butter until tender
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 Tbsp all purpose flour
- 1 can (14 1/2 oz) beef broth
- 1 1/2 C 2% milk
- 1 pkg. (10 oz) frozen chopped broccoli
- 1 tsp ground mustard
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 C (4 oz) shredded cheddar cheese