Houstons spinach dip?

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Posted by MiciB115


Thank you...i think with cooking its just about doing it enough...i used to cook for myself when i was a teenager bc id get home and my parents worked and sometimes i couldn't wait...my problem is that im so used to cooking for myself or just 1 or 2 other people that i have to get used to making food for alot of people

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I think it's so much easier to cook for 1-2 people instead of a family. My best friend swears every recipe is made for a family. I don't know what the heck books she's looking in lol

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yes thats exactly my point, cooking for 1-2 people i think is very easy and most recipes i see are for up to 4 people. Having to cook for a larger group of people is different and thats what i need to get used to, maybe i should start not that it will be so hard to do just getting used to it

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Posted by menc

Oh okay. I am with you on that. I fear the day I have to cook for more than the two of us. I always invision a disaster. But, I guess we have to put thata fine China to use some day,lol

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i had to do it once and it was on a recipe that was just for 2-4 people so i tweeked it a bit, it was fine but only thing is that i added more lemon since it was for more people lol and it was a little too lemony other than that it was ok, just a little more prepping basically.

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Posted by Espo22

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Posted by MiciB115


Thank you...i think with cooking its just about doing it enough...i used to cook for myself when i was a teenager bc id get home and my parents worked and sometimes i couldn't wait...my problem is that im so used to cooking for myself or just 1 or 2 other people that i have to get used to making food for alot of people

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I think it's so much easier to cook for 1-2 people instead of a family. My best friend swears every recipe is made for a family. I don't know what the heck books she's looking in lol

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yes thats exactly my point, cooking for 1-2 people i think is very easy and most recipes i see are for up to 4 people. Having to cook for a larger group of people is different and thats what i need to get used to, maybe i should start not that it will be so hard to do just getting used to it

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Just double what you're doing now lol and whatever leftovers you have take them to work with you for lunch.

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Posted by Espo22

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Posted by menc

Oh okay. I am with you on that. I fear the day I have to cook for more than the two of us. I always invision a disaster. But, I guess we have to put thata fine China to use some day,lol

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i had to do it once and it was on a recipe that was just for 2-4 people so i tweeked it a bit, it was fine but only thing is that i added more lemon since it was for more people lol and it was a little too lemony other than that it was ok, just a little more prepping basically.

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I always wonder how everything comes out hot and ready when you have to cook so much food. I don't know, I guess a warm oven will do it.

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Posted by MiciB115

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Posted by Espo22

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Posted by MiciB115


Thank you...i think with cooking its just about doing it enough...i used to cook for myself when i was a teenager bc id get home and my parents worked and sometimes i couldn't wait...my problem is that im so used to cooking for myself or just 1 or 2 other people that i have to get used to making food for alot of people

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I think it's so much easier to cook for 1-2 people instead of a family. My best friend swears every recipe is made for a family. I don't know what the heck books she's looking in lol

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yes thats exactly my point, cooking for 1-2 people i think is very easy and most recipes i see are for up to 4 people. Having to cook for a larger group of people is different and thats what i need to get used to, maybe i should start not that it will be so hard to do just getting used to it

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Just double what you're doing now lol and whatever leftovers you have take them to work with you for lunch.

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hmmm double the amount i make tomorrow? i would but since the next day is thanksgiving i think my refrigerator will be so full but maybe ill see...i dont take food with me to work because at my job we have our own kitchen with our own chef so we get free food everyday and its pretty good lol.

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Posted by menc

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Posted by Espo22

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Posted by menc

Oh okay. I am with you on that. I fear the day I have to cook for more than the two of us. I always invision a disaster. But, I guess we have to put thata fine China to use some day,lol

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i had to do it once and it was on a recipe that was just for 2-4 people so i tweeked it a bit, it was fine but only thing is that i added more lemon since it was for more people lol and it was a little too lemony other than that it was ok, just a little more prepping basically.

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I always wonder how everything comes out hot and ready when you have to cook so much food. I don't know, I guess a warm oven will do it.

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yeah my oven has a thing where it has a heating tray, you put it in the broiler area and it keeps everything warm...i think thats more of what i meant, not necessarily just cooking for more people its more about making alot of dishes at once, yeah thats it lol

SO i made the spinach dip last night It came out pretty good - the only thing i skipped was the garlic b/c i got home at 8 and just did not feel like chopping garlic so i added garlic powder instead. I would say it's close to houston's but not quite there. We ended up eating it for dinner even though i bought fish for dinner i just wasn't hungry. Oh, i also bought LF sour cream and part skim mozz cheese, so that could be why it wasn't as rich (i just can't bring myself to buy whole fat anything when i think LF tastes as good). it was very easy to make and quick.

i used to make this other version of artichoke dip that was literally so easy - 1 cup of mayo (lf of course ), 1 can of chopped artichoke hearts, 1 cup of parmesan cheese - bake it for 20 minutes. It's MUCH richer than the one above but also very good.

i add red pepper flakes and/or hot sauce to everything i make to just give it a kick.

thanks for the recipe!

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Posted by snwb08

SO i made the spinach dip last night It came out pretty good - the only thing i skipped was the garlic b/c i got home at 8 and just did not feel like chopping garlic so i added garlic powder instead. I would say it's close to houston's but not quite there. We ended up eating it for dinner even though i bought fish for dinner i just wasn't hungry. Oh, i also bought LF sour cream and part skim mozz cheese, so that could be why it wasn't as rich (i just can't bring myself to buy whole fat anything when i think LF tastes as good). it was very easy to make and quick.

i used to make this other version of artichoke dip that was literally so easy - 1 cup of mayo (lf of course ), 1 can of chopped artichoke hearts, 1 cup of parmesan cheese - bake it for 20 minutes. It's MUCH richer than the one above but also very good.

i add red pepper flakes and/or hot sauce to everything i make to just give it a kick.

thanks for the recipe!

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OK GOOD TO know it comes out pretty good hahahaha. Yeah ill use all the actual ingredients bc i actually stopped using anything low-fat, its not good for you and many low-fat things are even worse for you and you're better eating the regular thing. I saw this doctor on oprah explaining all this...thing is through generations our bodies are built and work to how theyve been used to, and things like low-fat, even margarine and all that is foreign to our bodies and it doesn't know how to break it down.

What did you eat it with, potato chips, bread? i was thinking of making pita chips, just cutting them and baking a few of them and some chips

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Posted by skinny237

Trader Joe's sells a great spinach and artichoke dip for like three bucks. It's frozen and u just microwave it for 2 minutes----its' so yummy!

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no lol the point is i want to make a home cooked meal hahahaha...fh said i dont cook enough for him so thats why im gonna make all the food myself

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Posted by Espo22

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Posted by skinny237

Trader Joe's sells a great spinach and artichoke dip for like three bucks. It's frozen and u just microwave it for 2 minutes----its' so yummy!

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no lol the point is i want to make a home cooked meal hahahaha

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I pretend it's homemade...he'll never know! ;)

Ok I am obsessed with Houston's spinach dip. This is from Paula Deen of the Food Network and I swear, it's just as good. I made it for Thanksgiving last year with Tortilla Chips and people were freaking out... Here it is:

1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
2 (13 3/4-ounce) cans artichoke hearts
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 cup grated pepper jack cheese

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a casserole dish with nonstick spray.

Heat the spinach in a microwave oven on high for 5 minutes and squeeze dry. Drain the artichoke hearts and coarsely chop in a food processor.
Combine all the ingredients except the jack cheese in a large bowl. Stir well. Scrape into the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle the jack cheese on top. Bake for 30 minutes. Transfer to a chafing dish and keep warm over a low flame. Serve with bagel chips.

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Posted by skinny237

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Posted by Espo22

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Posted by skinny237

Trader Joe's sells a great spinach and artichoke dip for like three bucks. It's frozen and u just microwave it for 2 minutes----its' so yummy!

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no lol the point is i want to make a home cooked meal hahahaha

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I pretend it's homemade...he'll never know! ;)

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he'll be there when i make it so i think he'll notice when i use the microwave and its done in 2 mins...but in all honesty i want to do it, i always prefer things home made, i am somebody who barely uses their microwave, maybe a handful of times a year lol

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Posted by NapaValleyGirl

Ok I am obsessed with Houston's spinach dip. This is from Paula Deen of the Food Network and I swear, it's just as good. I made it for Thanksgiving last year with Tortilla Chips and people were freaking out... Here it is:

1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
2 (13 3/4-ounce) cans artichoke hearts
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 cup grated pepper jack cheese

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a casserole dish with nonstick spray.

Heat the spinach in a microwave oven on high for 5 minutes and squeeze dry. Drain the artichoke hearts and coarsely chop in a food processor.
Combine all the ingredients except the jack cheese in a large bowl. Stir well. Scrape into the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle the jack cheese on top. Bake for 30 minutes. Transfer to a chafing dish and keep warm over a low flame. Serve with bagel chips.

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Ahhh sounds good but i dont eat mayo

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Posted by Espo22

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Posted by snwb08

SO i made the spinach dip last night It came out pretty good - the only thing i skipped was the garlic b/c i got home at 8 and just did not feel like chopping garlic so i added garlic powder instead. I would say it's close to houston's but not quite there. We ended up eating it for dinner even though i bought fish for dinner i just wasn't hungry. Oh, i also bought LF sour cream and part skim mozz cheese, so that could be why it wasn't as rich (i just can't bring myself to buy whole fat anything when i think LF tastes as good). it was very easy to make and quick.

i used to make this other version of artichoke dip that was literally so easy - 1 cup of mayo (lf of course ), 1 can of chopped artichoke hearts, 1 cup of parmesan cheese - bake it for 20 minutes. It's MUCH richer than the one above but also very good.

i add red pepper flakes and/or hot sauce to everything i make to just give it a kick.

thanks for the recipe!

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OK GOOD TO know it comes out pretty good hahahaha. Yeah ill use all the actual ingredients bc i actually stopped using anything low-fat, its not good for you and many low-fat things are even worse for you and you're better eating the regular thing. I saw this doctor on oprah explaining all this...thing is through generations our bodies are built and work to how theyve been used to, and things like low-fat, even margarine and all that is foreign to our bodies and it doesn't know how to break it down.

What did you eat it with, potato chips, bread? i was thinking of making pita chips, just cutting them and baking a few of them and some chips

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that's true for most things but my nutritionist told me to buy low fat but not fat free for dairy b/c for whatever reason i digest it better. she did say don't bother buying like low fat peanut butter b/c they actually add sugar to it which makes it worse for you in the end.

i bought baked tostitos. they were pretty good. I didn't really have time to do much else since it was done around 9 so we ate it nice and hot while watching Heroes!

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Posted by NapaValleyGirl

Ok I am obsessed with Houston's spinach dip. This is from Paula Deen of the Food Network and I swear, it's just as good. I made it for Thanksgiving last year with Tortilla Chips and people were freaking out... Here it is:

1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
2 (13 3/4-ounce) cans artichoke hearts
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 cup grated pepper jack cheese

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a casserole dish with nonstick spray.

Heat the spinach in a microwave oven on high for 5 minutes and squeeze dry. Drain the artichoke hearts and coarsely chop in a food processor.
Combine all the ingredients except the jack cheese in a large bowl. Stir well. Scrape into the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle the jack cheese on top. Bake for 30 minutes. Transfer to a chafing dish and keep warm over a low flame. Serve with bagel chips.

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that sounds SO good and yummy! like the other version i have made with mayo plus the spinach. i'll have to try it.

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Posted by snwb08

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Posted by Espo22

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Posted by snwb08

SO i made the spinach dip last night It came out pretty good - the only thing i skipped was the garlic b/c i got home at 8 and just did not feel like chopping garlic so i added garlic powder instead. I would say it's close to houston's but not quite there. We ended up eating it for dinner even though i bought fish for dinner i just wasn't hungry. Oh, i also bought LF sour cream and part skim mozz cheese, so that could be why it wasn't as rich (i just can't bring myself to buy whole fat anything when i think LF tastes as good). it was very easy to make and quick.

i used to make this other version of artichoke dip that was literally so easy - 1 cup of mayo (lf of course ), 1 can of chopped artichoke hearts, 1 cup of parmesan cheese - bake it for 20 minutes. It's MUCH richer than the one above but also very good.

i add red pepper flakes and/or hot sauce to everything i make to just give it a kick.

thanks for the recipe!

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OK GOOD TO know it comes out pretty good hahahaha. Yeah ill use all the actual ingredients bc i actually stopped using anything low-fat, its not good for you and many low-fat things are even worse for you and you're better eating the regular thing. I saw this doctor on oprah explaining all this...thing is through generations our bodies are built and work to how theyve been used to, and things like low-fat, even margarine and all that is foreign to our bodies and it doesn't know how to break it down.

What did you eat it with, potato chips, bread? i was thinking of making pita chips, just cutting them and baking a few of them and some chips

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that's true for most things but my nutritionist told me to buy low fat but not fat free for dairy b/c for whatever reason i digest it better. she did say don't bother buying like low fat peanut butter b/c they actually add sugar to it which makes it worse for you in the end.

i bought baked tostitos. they were pretty good. I didn't really have time to do much else since it was done around 9 so we ate it nice and hot while watching Heroes!

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oh ok interesting, well i dont eat as much dairy bc im lactose intolerant but i cant stay away from cheese lol.

Yeah i'll see how much time i have lol but baked tostitos is a good idea

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Posted by snwb08

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Posted by NapaValleyGirl

Ok I am obsessed with Houston's spinach dip. This is from Paula Deen of the Food Network and I swear, it's just as good. I made it for Thanksgiving last year with Tortilla Chips and people were freaking out... Here it is:

1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
2 (13 3/4-ounce) cans artichoke hearts
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1 cup grated pepper jack cheese

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a casserole dish with nonstick spray.

Heat the spinach in a microwave oven on high for 5 minutes and squeeze dry. Drain the artichoke hearts and coarsely chop in a food processor.
Combine all the ingredients except the jack cheese in a large bowl. Stir well. Scrape into the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle the jack cheese on top. Bake for 30 minutes. Transfer to a chafing dish and keep warm over a low flame. Serve with bagel chips.

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that sounds SO good and yummy! like the other version i have made with mayo plus the spinach. i'll have to try it.

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I love Paula Deen. She uses butter and mayo in practically everything! ha ha. Decadent And delish!