Turkey Meatloaf

I think this meatloaf has become my favorite turkey meatloaf of all. Thanks to my sister, for passing it along! There is something for me about the combination of the spinach, herbs, and lemon juice that makes this almost addictively tasty. 2 cups breadcrumbs1 onion, chopped2 eggs½ cup milk1 teaspoon salt1 ½ teaspoons dried basil½… Continue reading Turkey Meatloaf

Spinach and Orzo Pie

This recipe is my own, coming from the time when we had small children and needed tasty dishes that could be cooked without a fuss. It has some similarity to recipe of my mom’s called Spaghetti Pie. 2 beaten eggs3 cups cooked orzo pasta (8 ounces, dry)1 jar (15 ½ ounces) chunky pasta sauce1/3 cup… Continue reading Spinach and Orzo Pie

Hot Cheese and Spinach Dip

This is another appetizer that would go perfectly with toasted pita bread triangles. 2 tablespoons butter¼ cup chopped onion2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon flour1 ¾ cup half-and-half2 packages (9 ounces each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, drained1 cup shredded cheddar cheese1 ounce package dried vegetable soup mix¼ cup shredded… Continue reading Hot Cheese and Spinach Dip

Spinach Dip in French Bread

2 (10-ounce) packages frozen chopped spinach, thawed and well drained1 (8-ounce) package light cream cheese, cut up2 tablespoons low-fat milk2 cloves garlic, minced¼ teaspoons shredded lemon peel1 tablespoon lemon juice2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce¼ teaspoon bottled hot sauce¼ cup sliced green onion1 (16-ounce) round French loaf (6 inches in diameter)sweet red pepper, choppedcarrot sticks, red or… Continue reading Spinach Dip in French Bread