Tostada Tartlettes {mini savory pies}

Does anybody know the difference between pies and tartlettes? I could have looked it up, but ignorance is BLISS!

Taco pie simply does NOT sound near as tantalizing as tostada tartlettes. What do you think?

I forgot about these tempting little treats until a wedding reception this weekend. How yummy and fun to make. Aside from the fact of how cute they are, they are super dee duper easy...and as much as we are all loving Russian tea cakes and shrimp cocktails...these fun little appies are a welcome change for your next Christmas party!

Ingredients:

Pie dough tartlettes made or store bought {I used Trader Joe's pie dough, cookie cutters, and a tart tray}

Refried black beans...{I whip mine}

Finely shredded Romaine lettuce, and I do mean as fine as possible...so prissy looking

Shredded Tillamook Cheddar Cheese

Trader Joe's Corn and Chile Salsa {Goodness Gracious! Don't skimp on this}

Directions:

1. Place beans in bottom of prepared and ready-to-eat tartlettes. {A pastry bag is FUN to use!}

2. Layer the rest of the ingredients into "pie shell"

3. Serve at room temp...be kind and share.

ENJOY!


Shared with: comfy in the kitchen

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Taco Dip

This past weekend Laurissa was participating in a clothing swap party for the college girls from our church. I loved the idea behind it. All of the items that were not spoken for by the end of the evening were donated to Shepherd's Door...a women's ministry here in Portland.

Lauriss was helping with the food {she is her momma's daughter!!!!} and she insisted on a bit salty to go along with the sweet cinnamon rolls, so, this is what we made together. Have I mentioned how much I L.O.V.E. spending time in the kitchen with my children? Well, I do love it oh.so.much!


Taco Dip

2 16 oz. cans refried beans

1 16oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 8oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened

2 cups sour cream

4 Tbsp. taco seasoning mix

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

1 can olives, sliced

1 tomato, diced

*Spread beans over bottom of 9x13 pan.

*Pour black beans evenly over refried beans

*Combine cream cheese, sour cream, taco seasoning and garlic together.

*Spread cream cheese mix over beans.

*Add cheese, tomatoes and olives.

Bake at 350* for 30 minutes or until cheese is melted and starts to bubble!

Serve with chips and ENJOY!



Happy Wednesday to YOU!

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Auntie Laura's Spinach Dip

This dip is seriously ADDICTING! It is an easy dip to make, especially if you keep some of the ingredients on hand...and it can be made ahead of time so you can ENJOY the celebration...whatever it may be!

Auntie Laura’s Spinach Dip
1 10 oz. package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and drained
½ cup fresh parsley, chopped
½ cup green onion, thinly sliced
½ tsp. dill seed
1 cup mayonnaise
1 cup sour cream
1 tsp. Lawry’s seasoned salt
1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
2 8 oz. cans sliced water chestnuts, chopped {thank you, honey for dumpster diving!}

Mix all ingredients together. May be made 24 hrs. ahead of time. Flavors are way better after it sits in the fridge for several hours.
Serve with fresh veggies, crackers, or chunks of crusty bread.
ENJOY!

"Riches are a blessing only to those who make them a blessing to others."
{from The Daily Bread}

HAPPY HAPPY FRIDAY!

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