Italian Bread Dip

Ingredient:

• Favorite Italian style bread ripped to bite size pieces
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/3 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1 Tablespoon Parmesan cheese (optional)
• 1/3 drops Oregano essential oil

or

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar to taste
• 1 drop Basil essential oil
• 1 drop Thyme essential oil
• 1 drop Rosemary essential oil
• 1 drop Oregano essential oil
• Parmesian-romano blend cheese

Directions:

1. Gently mix together all ingredients in a bowl large enough to dip into.
2. Let sit for about a hour
3. Dip bread into bowl and enjoy

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Garlic and Herb Canapes

Ingredients:

• Small loaf of french bread
• 4 Tbsp of butter
• 1 rounded tsp of chopped garlic
• 2 drops of Oregano essential oil
• 1 drop of Thyme essential oil
• 2 drops of Basil essential oil
• 2 tomatoes
• 1 Tbsp chopped chives or green onion
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

Mix butter, garlic, essential oils, salt and pepper, then spread mixture on sliced french bread. Garnish with tomato slice and fresh cut chive.

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Spinach & Artichoke Dip*

Ingredients:

• 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1 (8 oz.) package of light cream cheese
• ½ Cup light mayonnaise
• ½ tsp. dried dill (optional) 
• 1 Clove of garlic, minced
• 1 (14 oz.) can artichoke hearts or bottoms, drained and rinsed
• 1/3 cup fresh spinach

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400ºF. Add the first four ingredients to the Tall Cup. Extract until smooth.
2. Saute garlic in olive oil for about a minute before adding spinach. Cook for about 2 minutes until just wilted. Allow to cool before adding to cheese mixture.
3. Coarsely chop the artichoke hearts by hand and add to cheese mixture. (Can Extract again on the bullet if you want a smooth dip.) Spread into a 10-inch pie plate and smooth the surface. Bake for 15 minutes.
4. Serve immediately with crackers or chips. 

http://nutribulletblog.com/artichoke-dip/

Rich Crostini*

Serves about 16

Ingredients:

• 16 slices French bread (one loaf cut thin) 
• About 1 cup garlic cheese spread (I used cream cheese with chives)
• About 8 ounces pork (I used Stir fry pork)
• 4 tablespoons honey (optional) 
• Salt and pepper
• Fresh sprigs rosemary and thyme

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Grease a cookie sheet with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. Place the French bread on the sheet. Put in oven until toasted.
2. Cook the pork on the stove. Then put pork in blender with cheese, herbs and honey. 
3. Carefully spread the cheese mixture over each piece. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
4. Bake for about 6 to 8 minutes, or until cheese is melted. 

http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/1026351/3-portable-appetizers-for-new-years-eve