Fruity Cream Cheese Spread
Serves 16 Prep time: 10 min. 59 Calories
1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
1 8 oz can crushed pineapple, drained
½ C sliced strawberries
Directions: In a medium bowl combine cream cheese and pineapple. Stir in strawberries until well blended. Serve with bagel chips and ginger snaps
This recipe is so easy to make and turns any ordinary meal into a party!
Tuscan Cream Cheese Spread
Serves 6 can be made ahead, refrigerated overnight
2 8 oz cream cheese softened
2 t chopped garlic
1 t salt
1 14oz can artichoke hearts drained and chopped
1/3 C chopped black olives
3 oz sun-dried tomatoes, softened and chopped
¼ c chopped parsley
1 T chopped fresh chives
Directions:
1. In a medium bowl combine cream cheese, garlic, salt, stir until well blended.
Blend in artichoke hearts and olives.
2. Add green onions, tomatoes, parsley and chives. Gently mix together
3. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight to blend flavors.
4. Serve with toasted French bread sliced or assorted crackers.
Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup
2 3/4 cup chicken stock
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 medium russet potato, peeled, sliced 1/4" thick and quartered ( I use 2)
2 cups chopped kale
1/2 lb. spicy Italian sausage (I use the John Morrell spicy sausages, slice and fry them before adding to soup)
1/4 teas. salt ( I don't always add this because the stock can be salty)
1/4 teas. crushed red pepper flakes
Combine the chicken stock and cream in a sauce pan over medium heat. Add the sliced and quartered potatoes and chopped kale.
Saute' the sausage...Olive Garden uses ground sausage in their soup, I prefer the above. Drain and add to soup. Add spices and simmer until done.
Combine the chicken stock and cream in a sauce pan over medium heat. Add the sliced and quartered potatoes and chopped kale.
Saute' the sausage...Olive Garden uses ground sausage in their soup, I prefer the above. Drain and add to soup. Add spices and simmer until done.
