at home with ann

I'm often saying that I made a new recipe and Colin gobbled it up.  He is a good eater, which is great for his little growing person, and because I love to cook.  He certainly has his favorites (salmon, smoothies, and don't get between him and a muffin), but he is willing to give most anything a try.  That being said, he did not love these, and I cleaned a fair amount of spinach and artichoke off of the floor.  Jon and I, on the other hand, enjoyed them quite a bit.  More for us.   These were delicious as a vegetarian entree, but could also be made with little crimini mushrooms as an appetizer.  Spinach and Artichoke Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms 6 portobello mushroom caps, cleaned and stems and gills removed Olive oil 1 garlic clove, chopped 1 can artichoke hearts, chopped 10 oz. frozen spinach, thawed 2 oz. cream cheese 1/4 cup greek yogurt Parmesan cheese, for topping Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a pan, heat olive oil over medium. ...

I love spinach and artichoke dip.  It's one of my favorite bar foods, and I will frequently make it at home for parties or appetizers-for-dinner nights.  Spinach and artichokes are healthy, but sadly, cream cheese, mayo and sour cream are not especially.  While making my weekly batch of hummus (it's scary how fast we go through it around here), I thought adding spinach and artichoke might be a good change from the usual garlic and lemon flavor.  It was.  Not only are the flavors delicious, but adding these ingredients ups the nutrition and volume considerably.  Spinach and Artichoke Hummus Yield: 6 cups 2 cans or about 3 cups chickpeas 1/4 cup tahini 1/2 lemon, juiced 2 garlic cloves Olive oil Water Hot sauce Salt 1 package frozen chopped spinach, thawed 1 can artichoke hearts, drained In a food processor, combine tahini and lemon juice and a little water.  Process until well mixed. Add in garlic, mix well. Add in chickpeas in 2-3...