Hot Spinach & Artichoke Spread | |
8 oz. | pkg. cream cheese, softened |
1/4 cup | lowfat mayonnaise |
3/4 cup | Parmesan cheese, grated |
1 clove | garlic, minced |
14 oz. | can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped |
1/2 cup | frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry |
1/2 tsp | dried Italian seasoning |
1 tbsp. | fresh Italian parsley, chopped |
4 cups | salt and freshly ground black pepper |
water |
In a medium bowl, blend together the cream cheese, | ||
mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese. Add the garlic, artichoke hearts, | ||
spinach, Italian seasoning, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix well. Coat a 4- | ||
cup heatproof dish with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon the spread into | ||
the dish and smooth the top with a knife. Cover the top of the dish with | ||
aluminum foil. Pour the water into the inner pot and position the steam | ||
tray on top. Place the dish in the steam tray. Close the lid and press | ||
the “STEAM/COOK” button for 15 minutes. Carefully open the lid, | ||
keeping hands and face away to avoid steam burns, and check the | ||
spread. When done, it will be warm throughout. Serve with herbed | ||
crackers. Serves 6. | Smoked Ham & Chive Soup | |
Red Potato, | ||
chicken broth | ||
water | ||
1 (5.5 oz) pk. | instant au gratin potatoes plus seasoning packet | |
6 | baby red potatoes, rinsed and cut into small cubes | |
1/4 tsp. | freshly ground black pepper | |
1/2 cup | smoked ham, chopped (you may use lowfat turkey | |
1 cup | ham) | |
half and half cream | ||
3 tbsp. | fresh chives, chopped |
Place the broth, water, instant potatoes, seasoning, potatoes and pepper in the inner pot. Close the lid and press the “STEAM/COOK” button and steam for 20 minutes. Carefully open the lid, keeping hands and face away to avoid steam burns. Use a
Serves 4.
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