Hello everyone..
It's that merry time of the year again. With less than 10 days to Christmas & a few more days afterwards to New Years' Eve, I bet you are all in the midst of working out your party plans whether you are hosting one at your house, spending it with family or friends, or celebrating out.
For me, I love spending New Years' Eve at a house whether mine or friends' because I feel it is much more personal than spending it at one of the busy restaurants or clubs on that day of the year.
So I felt it is the perfect time to post such a recipe when many of you, who like myself, are planning on having a house party and hence need lots of finger food ideas.
This Spinach & Artichoke Dip recipe will surely complement any menu you are planning with its rich & addictive taste, and despite its simplicity will give you lots of compliments from your guests! Score!!
So here it goes, my special "as light as it can get" version:
Ingredients:
1/2 cup unsalted butter - at room temperature
8 oz light cream cheese
16 oz Fat Free sour cream
500 g of frozen spinach - washed and drained (with your hand)
1 can artichokes chopped up into medium chunks
2 cups parmesan cheese
2 pressed garlic cloves
slight salt and pepper - optional
For Serving:
Toasted tranches of white or wholemeal baguette or
Plain Nacho Chips
1. Over medium heat, mix the cream cheese, sour cream, butter & parmesan cheese. Keep stirring until it all melts together and bubbles start to form.
2. Next: Add the artichokes, spinach (make sure it is drained) , and the garlic.
3. Add a very small pinch of salt and pepper if you wish. Stir & remove from the heat.
It is preferable if you serve it immediately. However, if not, just make sure you stir it over the heat before serving.
Some recipes call for using mayonnaise. I skipped it and it still tasted super yummy so why the extra calories :)
Enjoy it with crispy toasted bread slices :) YUMMY!
It's that merry time of the year again. With less than 10 days to Christmas & a few more days afterwards to New Years' Eve, I bet you are all in the midst of working out your party plans whether you are hosting one at your house, spending it with family or friends, or celebrating out.
For me, I love spending New Years' Eve at a house whether mine or friends' because I feel it is much more personal than spending it at one of the busy restaurants or clubs on that day of the year.
So I felt it is the perfect time to post such a recipe when many of you, who like myself, are planning on having a house party and hence need lots of finger food ideas.
This Spinach & Artichoke Dip recipe will surely complement any menu you are planning with its rich & addictive taste, and despite its simplicity will give you lots of compliments from your guests! Score!!
So here it goes, my special "as light as it can get" version:
Ingredients:
1/2 cup unsalted butter - at room temperature
8 oz light cream cheese
16 oz Fat Free sour cream500 g of frozen spinach - washed and drained (with your hand)
1 can artichokes chopped up into medium chunks
2 cups parmesan cheese
2 pressed garlic cloves
slight salt and pepper - optional
For Serving:
Toasted tranches of white or wholemeal baguette or
Plain Nacho Chips
1. Over medium heat, mix the cream cheese, sour cream, butter & parmesan cheese. Keep stirring until it all melts together and bubbles start to form.
2. Next: Add the artichokes, spinach (make sure it is drained) , and the garlic.
3. Add a very small pinch of salt and pepper if you wish. Stir & remove from the heat.
It is preferable if you serve it immediately. However, if not, just make sure you stir it over the heat before serving.
Some recipes call for using mayonnaise. I skipped it and it still tasted super yummy so why the extra calories :)
Enjoy it with crispy toasted bread slices :) YUMMY!
