Holiday Tasting Party Recipes

RECIPE NAME:  SMOKY SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP

INGREDIENTS:
8 oz. frozen chopped spinach, thawed
1 (12-oz.) bag frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
1/2 cup plus 2 Tbs. freshly grated Parmesan
1/2 cup grated smoked gouda
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp. red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp. whole coriander seeds
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
4 ozs. cream cheese
Tortilla chips, for serving

HOW TO MAKE THIS:
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.  Place the spinach in a strainer and squeeze out as much liquid as possible; set aside.  Chop the artichokes into bite-size chunks.  In a large bowl, add the spinach, artichokes, 1/2 cup Parmesan, gouda, mozzeralla, garlic, red pepper flakes, coriander seeds, mayonnaise, sour cream and cream cheese and mix until combined.  Pour into a baking dish, top with the remaining 2 Tbs. Parmesan and bake until the edges are bubbly and light golden brown, about 25 minutes.  Allow the dip to cool slightly before serving with tortilla chips.

MY TIP:
A quick way to thaw out spinach; microwave for 3 minutes, covered.

MY NAME:  Leah Daily