Roasted Red Pepper Pate

2 Red Bell Peppers cut into large chunks
½ Red Onion, peeled and chopped
2 Tablespoons olive oil
5 large fresh basil leaves, torn into 2 or 3 pieces
1 clove garlic peeled and chopped
4 oz marscarpone cheese or cream cheese
1 teaspoon sun-dried tomato purée
2 teaspoons lemon juice
Black pepper to taste

·Preheat oven to 400°F (200° C).
·Place the peppers and onion in a roasting pan, drizzle over the oil and roast in oven for 30 minutes, until the peppers are soft.
·Allow to cool for a few minutes, then transfer the mixture to a food processor.
·Add the basil, and pulse lightly to mix
·Add the remaining ingredients and pulse again until Smooth
·Spoon the pâté into individual ramekins or one
dish. Chill. Serve with toasted walnut or seed bread and a crisp green salad

Baked pita chips

6 whole wheat pita pockets, cut into 8ths
2 tbsp olive oil
3 tbsp sundried tomtato and oregano dressing, greek dressing or other similar dressing
2 tsp greek spices
1/2 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp crushed garlic

Place all ingredients into a ziploc bag and shake until the pitas are covered evenly
Bake at 350 F for about 8 minutes or until crisp and brown
Serve with hummus

NOTE: Watch these closely or they can burn very quickly

Sweet Pepper "Purses"

6	PELOPONNESE® Roasted Sweet Peppers whole
4 ounces	cream cheese softened to room temperature
4 ounces	feta cheese
2 tablespoons	capers
2 teaspoons	oregano
2 cloves	garlic minced
1/2 cup	parsley chopped
	Extra Virgin Olive Oil
	Lemon for garnish
Directions Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut tops from peppers and discard seeds; set aside. In medium bowl, combine cheeses, capers, oregano, garlic, and parsley. Stuff each pepper with cheese mixture. Place peppers onto lightly oiled baking pan; brush with olive oil. Bake 10 minutes. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Servings: 6 Prep Time: 30 minutes Cook Time: 30 minutes

Miranda’s famous roll ups

12 large tortillas
3 blocks (pkgs.) cream cheese softened
3 cups grated sharp cheddar
3 tbsp finely chopped pickled jalapenos
1 large red pepper diced
½ cup real bacon bits
¼ cup chopped green onions (optional)


1. Cut tortillas edges so they are square
2. Mix all other ingredients together in large bowl.
3. Spread ¼ inch layer of mixture onto tortilla and roll. Then slice into ¾ inch circles
4. Place onto cookie sheet and bake at 450°F for about 10-12 minutes or until each brown and cheese starts to melt.

Spinach Dip (cold)

1 cup miracle whip
1 cup sour cream
1 10 oz package of chopped frozen spinach
½ cup finely chopped fresh parsley
½ cup green onions
¼ cup finely chopped watercress(optional)
1-2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp crushed garlic
Pepper to taste

Directions:
Boil frozen spinach until fully thawed and drain very well.
Mix all ingredients and hill 2-3 hours or overnight.
Serve in a bread bowl.