Florentine Artichoke Dip

This is a wonderful appetizer!

Florentine Artichoke Dip

Serves 6-8

1 - 10 oz pkg Frozen Chopped Spinach, thawed
2 - 6 oz jars Marinated Artichoke Hearts, undrained
3 large cloves Garlic, minced
1 1/2 - 8 oz pkgs Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
2 tbsp Lemon Juice
1 1/2 cups fine dry Bread Crumbs


Place spinach and chopped artichoke hearts into slow cooker. Add Garlic, cream cheese, Parmesan cheese and lemon juice into slow cooker.

Sprinkle with bread crumbs and cook on low for 3 hours.

Serve with assorted crackers or bread sticks.

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Enjoy!

Chocolate Football Bites

Now here's a good one to satisfy the sweet tooth craving!


6 squares Baker's Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate
1/2 cup light Corn Syrup
1 tbsp Butter or Margarine
1/2 tsp Vanilla
4 cups Crispy Chocolate Cereal (such as Cocoa Pebbles)
White Decorating Gel


In a large microwavable bowl, combine the chocolate, corn syrup and butter. Microwave on High 2 1/2 minutes, stirring after 1 1/2 minutes.

Stir in Vanilla. Add the cereal and mix well.

Cool for 10 minutes.

Lightly moisten hands and shape the mixture into 18 - 3 inch long football shapes. Place each on a large sheet of wax paper; cool completely.

Decorate, using the gel to add "lacings."

Let stand until gel is firm.


Enjoy!

Cheesy Football Cheese Ball

This is a fun recipe to serve at your next Football Party.

Serves 12

2 - 8 oz pkgs. Cream Cheese, softened
1 - 8 oz pkg. Shredded Sharp Cheddar Cheese
1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese, grated
1/2 cup Miracle Whip Salad Dressing
1/4 cup Green Onions, chopped
1/4 tsp. Pepper
1 cup Pecans, chopped
Pimentos or Roasted Red Pepper strips for Garnish
Crackers

Beat cheeses and dressing in medium bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended

Add onions and pepper; mix well. Cover. Refrigerate several hours or overnight

Form the mixture into a football shape; roll in pecans

To decorate, use pimentos or roasted red pepper strips for the lacing.

Serve with crackers

LSU Tiger-tinis

Getting Ready for the LSU vs. OHIO game?

Enjoy this great tasting Purple & Gold Martini.

Perfect to serve at your tailgating party.

4 cups Vodka
4 cups Grape Juice
2 cups Extra-Dry Vermouth
Orange Wedges

Combine the Vodka (I prefer Grey Goose), Grape Juice and Vermouth in a large pitcher.

Pour into individual martini glasses and garnish with an orange wedge.


This recipe makes approximately 14 (6oz) drinks


Enjoy & please drink responsibly!



Game Information:
When: Monday, Jan 7, 2008 (7 p.m.)
Where: New Orleans Superdome
http://www.superdome.com/
Who: No. 1 OHIO STATE (11-1) vs. No 2. LSU (11-2)