 Wind & Willow products are outstanding on their own, but they also serve as a base for many terrific recipes. Each month we will feature some of our favorites.
Spinach-Artichoke, this month's featured flavor, is a truly versatile mix. Whether you're planning a get-together or met with surprise guests, this simple mix can help save the day! With recipes from appetizers to entrees it is a must to keep stocked in your pantry.
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| Spinach Stuffed Mushrooms |
| You'll need one package of Wind and Willow Spinach-Artichoke Mix |
| 8oz cream cheese |
| 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) softened butter or margarine* |
| Mushrooms and parmesan cheese or bread crumbs |
| Combine ingredients and use cheese spread to fill mushroom caps. Top with parmesan cheese or bread crumbs. |
| Line a baking pan with foil and spray with oil. |
| Spread mushrooms in the bottom of the pan and bake at 350° for 12: 15 minutes or until bread crumbs are golden brown. |
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| Spinach-Artichoke Hot Dip |
| You'll need one package of Wind and Willow Spinach-Artichoke Mix |
| 8oz cream cheese |
| 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) softened butter or margarine* |
| 1/4 cup sour cream |
| 1/8 cup milk or cream |
| Combine and heat on top of stove stirring constantly until smooth. |
| For a spectacular presentation scoop out the center of a small, round loaf of bread and reserve the bread pieces. |
| Fill the scooped out area with hot cheese mixture and use the reserved bread pieces for dipping! |
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| Spinach-Artichoke Hot Hors d'ouvres |
| You'll need one package of Wind and Willow Spinach-Artichoke Mix |
| 8oz cream cheese |
| 1/2 stick (1/4 cup) softened butter or margarine* |
| one 8-oz. can of crescent rolls or pastry dough |
| Cut crescents into 3 inch squares |
| Place 1 tsp. of cheese spread in the center of each square. |
| Fold in half to form a triangle |
| Press to seal edges |
| Cut a slit in the top to vent steam |
| Sprinkle the top with parmesan cheese if desired. |
| Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. |
| * Low Fat Alternative: Simply omit butter and use no-fat cream cheese! Some flavors may not set up in a ball, but still taste great and may be used as a spread! |
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