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Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Leave a Comment / Snacks / By Amanda and Tim / January 3, 2020 February 10, 2020

Spinach and Artichoke Dip » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025 — This was a look in my fridge clean out kinda dip night lol.
Jar of artichokes cut up
Creamed cottage cheese
Ricotta
Cream cheese
Mayo
Sour cream
Fresh spinach
Onion chopped
Garlics chopped
Salt/pepper

Spinach and Artichoke Dip » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025 — Saute spinach, onions, artichokes, garlic with some Vegetable oil. Until all is nicely softened

Spinach and Artichoke Dip » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025 — Add in about 1/2CUP sour cream, 1/3CUP mayo and all your cheeses. Stirring til well combined and all melted in. You really can’t go wrong with this dip! Great with baguette, crackers, Vegetables, and even pretzels!

Christmas Eve Snacks

Leave a Comment / Family Fun / By Amanda and Tim / January 3, 2020 January 6, 2020

Christmas Eve Snacks » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025 — Lucky can’t wait to dig in LOL!
The holidays are always a bit hard. We have no family nor friends in Alberta. It’s quiet, no one comes to visit. No where for us to go. We have gotten used to it over the years. The kids have gotten used to it. We do our best with what we have.

Christmas Eve Snacks » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025 — We prepared great food, enjoyed family time, connecting and enjoying each other’s company.

Christmas Eve Snacks » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025 — After all our goodies the kids got to open 1 present each and we played a few games of hangman & boogles. What does your family do on Christmas Eve?

Garlic Chili Mash

Leave a Comment / Every Day Recipes / By Amanda and Tim / January 2, 2020 January 2, 2020

Garlic Chili Mash » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025 — These taste great. We enjoy them.
Peeled boiled 4-5 potatoes til cooked. Drained. Added chopped 1/3CUP butter/margarine & about 2TBSP my homemade garlic chili sauce put lid back on and sit back on warm burner it just came off of. Leave covered for 2 minutes.

Garlic Chili Mash » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025 — Take off burner, add 1/2CUP milk.

Garlic Chili Mash » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025 — Mash. Real good.

Garlic Chili Mash » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025 — I served the mashed with my mini meatloaves and carrots.

Mini Meatloaves

Leave a Comment / Beef / By Amanda and Tim / January 2, 2020 February 10, 2020

Mini Meatloaves » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025 — I’ve been wanting meatloaf lately. Haven’t made it in many months. Decided today was the day. Took the kids out skating for a few hours this afternoon. I’m pretty wiped. Wanted something easier tonight yet hearty.
1CUP crushed cornflakes
1 large onion, cut
2 lb ground beef
2 eggs
3 garlic cloves, minced
1TSP Worcestershire Sauce
1/4CUP ketchup
1TSP dried parsley
1TSP dried thyme
1TSP each black pepper & salt

Mini Meatloaves » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025 — Mix all together. Very well. Instead of making a loaf I wanted to use my oyster cast iron pan. I sure love this pan! I made a flattened circle with meat at bottom of bowl and decided into 12 pieces so they would be all pretty even.

Mini Meatloaves » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025 — I pat balls in my hands and formed them into like a football shape. Squeezed ketchup on-top.

Mini Meatloaves » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025 — Bake 400 about 35 minutes

Mini Meatloaves » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025 — I served with carrots & garlic chili mashed

Love my cast iron oyster pan! We use it for a variety of things

Cheese Log

Leave a Comment / Snacks / By Amanda and Tim / January 2, 2020 January 18, 2020

Cheese Log » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025 — Cheese logs, balls are expensive to buy! I always have cheese in the house and normally a big variety. Were always finding a deal or clearance on cheese!
4TBSP herb garlic cream cheese
4TBSP each extra old white & harvarti
TBSP chopped garlic
Onion powder
Garlic powder
Parsley
Chili flakes
Italian spice
Mix well until all incorporated

Cheese Log » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025 — I put in saran wrap and shape once it’s in there. I place in fridge for atleast 4 hours. I take out and smooch it down into some slivered almonds and cranraisins.

Cheese Log » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025 — Its funnier and well just tastes better making your own. Knowing it isn’t filled with all these extra fillers.

Cheese Log » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025 — Its funnier and well just tastes better making your own. Knowing it isn’t filled with all these extra fillers.

Cheese Log » RecipeCollage.com » January 22, 2025 — I made this log to go with our Christmas Eve snacks.