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RECIPES
Baked Spinach-Parmesan Dip
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup (250 ml) grated Parmesan cheese
1⁄8 teaspoon (.6 ml) pepper
1⁄2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) paprika
2 baguettes, thinly sliced
Squeeze spinach to remove liquid. In a medium bowl combine spinach, mayonnaise, cream cheese, onion, garlic, parmesan, and pepper. With hand mixer, beat ingredients until well blended, about one minute. Spoon the mixture into a three or four cup baking dish that has been sprayed with vegetable spray. Sprinkle evenly with paprika. Bake at 350°F (180ºC) until hot in center and lightly browned on top, about 25 to 30 minutes. Serve hot to spread on baguette slices.
Zesty Mashed Potatoes
8 large baking potatoes (peeled, cubed, cooked, and drained)
1⁄2 cup (125 ml) sour cream
1⁄2 cup (125 ml) milk
1⁄2 to 1 teaspoon (2.5 to 5 ml) minced garlic Salt and pepper to taste
Place hot potatoes into a large bowl. Beat potatoes until they are smooth. Add sour cream, cream cheese, butter, milk, garlic, salt, and pepper and continue beating until thoroughly mixed. Pour into a greased
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