Recipe Rescue #2

I am on a mission to sort through the veritable stock pile of recipes that occupies a drawer in my buffet. As I sort through the mess and convert them all to a nice and neat templated database I will take a select few and post them here. Wasting no time let's continue . . .

Garlic and Creamy Three Cheese Dip 350° 20 minutes

2 tbsp. minced garlic
2 packages cream cheese softened
2 cups grated asiago cheese
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup chopped parsley
1/2 cup shredded mozzarella

In a mixer or processor, blend cream cheese, asiago cheese, heavy cream, sour cream and parsley. Pour into an attractive baking dish (as this will be your serving dish as well) and top with mozzarella. Bake as directed. Dip should be bubbly, top should be golden brown. Serve hot with garlic toast, crackers or a nice firm bread (crusty Italian).
**fat reduction** substitute neufchatel cheese for cream cheese, low/no fat sour cream, reduced fat mozzarella cheese

Recipe Rescue #1

I am on a mission to sort through the veritable stock pile of recipes that occupies a drawer in my buffet. As I sort through the mess and convert them all to a nice and neat templated database I will take a select few and post them here. Wasting no time let's get started with my first selection . . .

Broccoli and Cauliflower Salad

1 head each broccoli and cauliflower
1 medium chopped onion
1 bag bacon pieces
1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup sugar
2 tbsp. white vinegar
1 bag shredded cheddar cheese

In a large bowl, break up broccoli and cauliflower into small florets, discard stem. Add to broccoli and cauliflower - onion, bacon pieces and cheese. Combine sugar, mayonnaise and vinegar, pour over other ingredients. Chill and serve.
**time saver** broccoli and cauliflower florets are sold together by the bagged salads in the produce dept.**
**fat reducer** low/no fat mayonnaise, reduced fat cheese