Salami Garlic Knots

This is a good old Southern Living recipe. Don't you love SL? This is a goodie and a crowd pleaser. Julia really loves these.

Ingredients:
2 ounces of salami, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 medium jalapeno, seeded and finely chopped
1 egg, beaten
1 tub of refrigerated pizza dough
coarse salt
serve with spicy brown mustard

1. In a bowl mix salami, garlic and jalapeno.

2. Unroll pizza dough and cut crosswise into 12 pieces. roll each piece individually into 7 in ropes. tie each piece in a knot and place on a cookie sheet.

3. Brush the knots with egg and sprinkle with salami mixture and coarse salt.

4. Bake until golden, about 18 minutes at 400 degrees.

Hot Beef Dip

This is a favorite from my Aunt Kimmy. I have learned so much from her and I truly believe that my love for all things creative and cooking come from her. She is quite the lady.

Ingredients:
2 pkgs dried beef
4 blocks cream cheese, softened
1 container sour cream
8 tbsp chopped onion
4 tbsp chopped green pepper

Mix all ingredients well and pour into baking dish. Top with cheddar cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes. Serve with crackers or thinly sliced baguette bread.

Spinach Artichoke Dip

This recipe was in a MOPS fundraising cookbook that I purchased. It is a crowd pleaser for sure. :)

Ingredients:

2 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded
1 bag frozen chopped spinach
1 can artichoke hearts, not marinated
2 blocks cream cheese, not fat free or reduced fat
16 oz sour cream
shredded Parmesan cheese for topping

Mix all ingredients except 1 cup of mozzarella cheese and Parmesan cheese. Bake in a casserole dish uncovered at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

It is best to serve with pita chips...the sea salt flavor are the best.