Quick Spinach Dip

I whipped up this warm, cheesy spinach dip yesterday afternoon in about 20 minutes using ingredients I had on-hand — including a bag of fresh spinach I had good intentions of using for salads (sigh) — and it was the perfect snack for a chilly fall afternoon of watching football. You can substitute frozen spinach for fresh, and use your favorite shredded cheeses. Jarred artichoke hearts also would be a great addition.

 

Quick Spinach Dip
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Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
20 min
Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
15 min
Total Time
20 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 teaspoon olive oil
  2. 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
  3. 1/2 cup finely diced onion
  4. 1 cup (packed) chopped fresh spinach
  5. 4 cloves minced garlic
  6. Dash red pepper flakes
  7. 1 teaspoon onion powder
  8. 1 teaspoon dried parsley
  9. 1/4 teaspoon dried dill
  10. 8 oz. cream cheese
  11. 1/4 cup mayo
  12. 1/2 cup sour cream
  13. 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  14. 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Heat olive oil and butter in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and spinach, and saute until soft, about 3 minutes.
  3. Add the minced garlic, red pepper flakes, onion powder, and herbs, and saute until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  4. Turn heat to medium-low, and add the cream cheese. Stir constantly until melted and combined.
  5. Remove from heat, and stir in the mayo, sour cream, and parmesan cheese.
  6. Pour into a greased baking dish, and top with cheddar cheese.
  7. Bake for 10 minutes, until the cheese has melted.
  8. Serve with tortilla chips.
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Turkey, Kale, and Caramelized Onion Meatballs

I’m always looking for creative ways to incorporate more vegetables into our meals. These turkey meatballs are loaded with kale and are a perfect, healthy accompaniment to pasta with basil pesto or marinara sauce. They’re so flavorful, they’re even perfect by themselves for an appetizer. 

Turkey, Kale, and Caramelized Onion Meatballs
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Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
25 min
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
25 min
Ingredients
  1. 1 lb. lean ground turkey
  2. 2 tablespoons olive oil
  3. 4 cups kale, washed, dried, stems removed, and roughly chopped
  4. 1 small onion, diced
  5. 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  6. 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  7. 1 egg, beaten
  8. 1/2 cup plain dry bread crumbs
  9. 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
  10. 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  11. 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  12. 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onion and sauté for about 8 minutes, until golden brown. Add the kale and garlic. Sauté another 5-8 minutes until kale is wilted. Set aside to cool.
  3. In a large bowl, add the turkey, bread crumbs, egg, cheese, basil, oregano, salt, pepper, and kale and onion mix. Using your hands, mix together until combined. Form into golf ball-sizes meatballs, and place on a greased baking sheet.
  4. Bake for 25 minutes.
Notes
  1. *To freeze: Place cooked and cooled meatballs on a baking sheet in the freezer until meatballs are firm. Transfer to a resealable bag in the freezer. Heat to serve.
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Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Dip

I’m all about tradition, and I’ve been eating black-eyed peas on New Year’s Day (and only New Year’s Day) for as long as I can remember. They’re supposed to bring good luck and wealth in the new year. The only problem is I’ve never really cared for them — until I discovered this dip recipe. It’s cheesy, creamy, and spicy and baked until it’s bubbly and hot. I can’t think of a better way to start the new year. Welcome, 2015!

Spicy Black-Eyed Pea Dip
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Ingredients
  1. 2 14-oz. cans black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed
  2. 1/2 cup finely diced green bell pepper
  3. 1/2 cup finely diced white onion
  4. 2 teaspoons minced chipotle in adobo
  5. 1/2 cup sour cream
  6. 1/4 cup jarred salsa
  7. 1 cup grated cheddar cheese
  8. Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  2. In a large bowl, mash beans slightly using a fork.
  3. Add all other ingredients and stir to combine.
  4. Placed mixture in a greased baking dish, and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, until bubbly.
  5. Serve with tortilla chips.
Adapted from Pioneer Woman
Adapted from Pioneer Woman
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