Baby Food Part 2

This is a continuation from the "Baby Food" post.

Not only was yesterday a baby shower, it was a reunion of Meadowcreek friends.  Many of our Meadowcreek Elementary friends have moved on to other opportunities, but we still love to get together.  It is always a joy to spend time together.  If my Meadowcreek friends are reading this, know that I miss you all and look forward to our future gatherings.

As with most gatherings, there is plenty of food.  In addition to the Garden Pasta Salad I just posted, I brought a Spinach Artichoke Dip.  It was really good and I hope you like this recipe as much as I do.

      Spinach Artichoke Dip

• 12 oz can artichoke hearts drained and chopped
• 12 oz frozen chopped spinach (thawed and squeezed out)
• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 1/2 cups shredded Monterrey jack cheese

Mix everything saving about 1/2 cup Monterrey cheese. Spread in 1 qt baking dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 – 20 min.  Serve with tortilla chips.

Baby Food :)

Yesterday, I helped with a baby shower for a friend I worked with for a number of years.  She waited until she found the perfect man for her  and the same for him.  They are a perfect match!  They have been married for a couple of years and now are they are going to receive the blessing of a child.  I am so happy for the two of them.  They are going to make great parents.  Several people came together to create this special occasion and here is the recipe for the pasta salad I took.  I'll post the recipe for the spinach artichoke dip after this one.

Garden Pasta Salad

12 ounces tri-color pasta (cook according to package directions)

·       1 can black olives (drained and quartered)

·       1 large cucumber, diced

·       1 pint grape tomatoes (washed and halved)

·       16 ounces fresh mozzarella

·       2 cups  Italian dressing

      Cook pasta according to package.  Drain.  Add olives, cucumber, tomatoes.  Mix well.  Let cool.  Add cheese and dressing.  Refrigerate overnight.  Stir and serve.  

      

      * You can also add broccoli to the mix if you'd like.