I need to bring something to a party.
Spinach dip! It's stirring, not cooking.
"It's what I do."
Trudy, I make a bean dip that goes something like this:
1 can refried beans
1 8-oz (or larger) container sour cream
1 jar salsa
Layer in large serving dish in that order. You can add other layers as you see fit, such as: shredded cheese; chopped onions; possibly some jalapenos; whatever.
But those basic 3 ingredients seems to make most partygoers happy.
Serve with tortilla chips, preferably the scoop kind. Will keep well in the fridge before a party.
Also makes a good meal.
Matt's version is probably better, but I just follow the recipe on the back of the Knorr vegetable soup box. My only trick is thawing the spinach in a sieve, so that it's drier. I usually serve it with veggies, including the ubiquitous mini-carrots.
I've gotten raves off the Knorr's spinach dip, even without the fancy Matt ingredients. I think putting anything into a bread bowl makes it fancy.
For my office party, I think I'm going to bring this thing my mom makes with layered cream cheese (or neufchatel), pesto, sundried tomatoes, maybe tapenade? and crackers. It's delish and easy. More expensive than other options, probably.
During WWII, the British would mix in sawdust with the meat in their sausages, due to all the food shortages they suffered from.
Also makes a good meal.
That's pretty much what I'm going for.
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The basic Knorr recipe calls for mayonnaise and frozen spinach, though. No mayo, fresh spinach, and the added herbs & spices make it healthier and tastier.
I usually make dips with a combination of sour cream, mayo, and yogurt -- I like the tanginess of the yogurt in addition to the lower fat.
I used to do a spinach dip that went like this:
- 1 bag frozen chopped spinach
- 1/2 pt heavy cream
- lotta lotta lotta parmesan or reggianno cheese
- nutmeg
- worcestershire sauce
- kosher salt / pepper
- artichoke hearts optional
heat in pan
all ingredients except cream and spinach to taste
serve with really crusty bread. Or in bread bowl.
Mmm.
I make no comment as to how many diets this broke for me.
It is also good in omelettes and crepes the next day.
I cannot wait to try Matt's salmon recipe. I have pistachios! Now I need fish.
Fauxtatoes is my new favorite word.
