Creamy Feta & Cucumber Dip

This recipe would be great to take to a holiday party, would go great with a glass of wine... SO CHEERS!

• 1 pound of blocked feta cheese, at room temperature
• 4 oz of cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1 1/2 English cucumber, cut in half, center removed, and cut into 1/2 inch dice
• 2 tablespoons of heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons of olive oil
• 2 tablespoons of fresh lime juice
• 1/2 teaspoon of dry oregano
• salt/pepper to taste
• warm pita bread, crackers.

1. Allow feta cheese to soak in water for 30 mins, to remove some of the salt.
2. Drain the water and place feta into a mixer, I used my kitchen aid with cream cheese, heavy cream, olive oil and 1 tablespoon of lime juice. Whip on high until creamy. Place into the fridge for 1 hour.
3. Place cucumber into a small bowl at 1 tablespoon of lime juice, oregano and salt/pepper. Cover and place into fridge until 1 hour.Serve cheese at room temperature.
4.  Also great with slices of roasted red peppers, or greek/black olives.

Fried Ravioli

This is so easy to make and great for little fingers.

• 1 Bag of frozen cheese ravioli's or your favorite flavor; thawed
• 2 egg w/ 2 tablespoons of water; beaten
• 1 Package of Italian breadcrumbs
• Fresh Parmesan cheese
• Your favorite marinara sauce; heated

1. Place the thawed ravioli into egg mixture
2. Then place into breadcrumbs to coat.
3. I like to double dip the ravoli and if you are like me repeat step 1 and 2.
4. Allow them to rest as you heat the oil to 350.
5. Fry until golden brown.
6. Top with fresh Parmesan cheese

Artichoke Dip

Artichoke Dip

Boyfriend and I went out to a local restaurant and loved there dip with warm butter bread. Here is my take on it.

1 (6.5 ounce) jar unmarinated artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

1 cup mayonnaise

1 1/2 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chile peppers

Sliced Ciabatta bread; buttered and toasted,

1. Preheat oven to 350
2. In a bowl, mix chopped artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, 1 cup of the Parmesan cheese, cream cheese, and green chile peppers
3. Place mixture into a greased pie pan and sprinkle with 1/2 cup of Parmesan cheese
4. Bake for 20 mins until hot and bubbly.

Enjoy this dish with Ciabatte bread and/or fresh veggies!