Spinach Feta Aioli On Crostini Food

SPINACH-FETA AIOLI ON CROSTINI

Steps:

• Thaw creamed spinach in microwave on MEDIUM (50% power) for 5 to 6 minutes. Stir together mayonnaise and next 3 ingredients. Then stir in creamed spinach. Spread creamed spinach mixture evenly on baguette slices, and place slices on baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 minutes or until cheese melts. Serve immediately.

SPINACH ALMOND CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the chopped almonds out on a baking sheet and bake until fragrant and golden, 5 to 10 minutes. Check frequently, as they can burn quickly. Allow to cool.
• Preheat the broiler. Slice the baguette diagonally in 1/4-inch-thick slices, brush with olive oil and place on a broiler pan. Broil until toasted, 2 to 3 minutes.
• In a steamer basket set over 1 inch of simmering water, steam the spinach until wilted, a few minutes. Remove the spinach and drain well.
• Put the spinach and garlic in a food processor and pulse until smooth. Add in the sour cream, almonds, parsley, thyme, chives, cayenne, and season with 1/8 teaspoon salt. Pulse until combined. Stir in the lemon zest and lemon juice.
• Spread the spinach mixture on the toasted bread, sprinkle with additional chopped almonds, and serve.

SPINACH AND FETA CALZONE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450.
• Heat olive oil in a large pan over med-high heat. Add onions and garlic, saute 2 minutes.
• Add 1/2 the spinach and cook down until well wilted. Add the other half and cook down. Remove pan from heat and stir in remaining ingredients.
• Roll out crust on a sprayed baking sheet. Using a SLOTTED SPOON (very important!) transfer spinach mixture to bottom half of crust.
• Pull the top of crust over filling and pinch closed all the way around. Using a sharp knife cut a few slits in the top of the crust for steam.
• Bake 15 minutes.

SPINACH-FETA CROSTINI

Steps:

• Mix together all of the ingredients except the bread.
• (If making ahead, cover and refrigerate until needed.) Spread mixture on each slice of bread, place on a baking sheet, and bake at 350 for 18-20 minutes or until golden.

BACON-WRAPPED SPINACH DIP CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Toss the bacon with the brown sugar in a medium bowl until evenly coated. Arrange the bacon on a baking sheet and bake until light golden around the edges but still very soft, about 7 minutes. Transfer to a plate. Wipe the baking sheet clean, then spray with cooking spray.
• Stir together the spinach, cream cheese, Parmesan, mayonnaise, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a medium bowl.
• Spoon 1 tablespoon of the spinach mixture onto each slice of bread and wrap it with a piece of bacon so that the ends are tucked under the bread (it should look a bit like a belt). Arrange the crostini on the prepared baking sheet and bake until the bacon is dark golden, about 15 minutes. These are best served warm.

SPINACH FILLING FOR CANNELLONI, RAVIOLI AND TORTELLINI

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a saucepan and saute the onion and garlic until golden; steam spinach until well wilted; remove from heat, cool enough to handle, and squeeze dry.
• Combine onion mixture and spinach; stir in cheeses and beat in seasonings, eggs and parsley; refrigerate until ready to stuff pasta.