Aroma ARC-930SB Instruction Manual page 30

Hot Spinach & Artichoke Spread
8 oz. pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup lowfat mayonnaise
3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
1 clove garlic, minced
14 oz. can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/2 cup frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1/2 tsp dried Italian seasoning
1 tbsp. fresh Italian parsley, chopped
salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 cups water
In a medium bowl, blend together the cream cheese,
mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese. Add the garlic, artichoke hearts,
spinach, Italian seasoning, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix well. Coat a 4-
cup heatproof dish with nonstick cooking spray. Spoon the spread into
the dish and smooth the top with a knife. Cover the top of the dish with
aluminum foil. Pour the water into the inner pot and position the steam
tray on top. Place the dish in the steam tray. Close the lid and press
the "STEAM/COOK" button for 15 minutes. Carefully open the lid,
keeping hands and face away to avoid steam burns, and check the
spread. When done, it will be warm throughout. Serve with herbed
crackers. Serves 6.
Red Potato, Smoked Ham & Chive Soup
2-1/2 cups chicken broth
1-1/2 cups water
1 (5.5 oz) pk. instant au gratin potatoes plus seasoning packet
6 baby red potatoes, rinsed and cut into small cubes
1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup smoked ham, chopped (you may use lowfat turkey
ham)
1 cup half and half cream
3 tbsp. fresh chives, chopped
Place the broth, water, instant potatoes, seasoning, potatoes and
pepper in the inner pot. Close the lid and press the "STEAM/COOK"
button and steam for 20 minutes. Carefully open the lid, keeping hands
and face away to avoid steam burns. Use a long-handled plastic spoon
to stir in the ham and cream, taking care not to touch the inner pot, as it
will be hot. Close the lid and continue steaming for 3 minutes. When
done, use ladle to spoon into individual bowls and garnish with the
chopped chives.
Serves 4.
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