Appetizers for New Years

For New Years, why not party with a bunch of appetizers.  Here are some of my favorite appetizer recipes:

Fiesta Spinach Dip:

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 pkg fiesta ranch-style dip mix
• 1 - 13 oz can of artichoke hearts
• 1 - 10 oz pkg of chopped spinach, thawed
• 1 - 8 oz can of water chestnuts

1. Mix together mayonnaise, sour cream, and fiesta ranch mix and set aside
2. Drain the artichoke hearts and chop finely
3. Drain and rinse the water chestnuts, chop finely and add into a large mixing bowl with the  artichoke hearts
4. Drain well the spinach and mix with the artichoke hearts
5. Mix the mayonnaise/sour cream mixture with the water chestnuts, artichoke hearts, and spinach
6. Serve with your choice of bread, crackers or chips
7. ENJOY!

Orange-Glazed Smokies:

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp flour
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 2 tbsp mustard
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 pkg of little smokies

1. In a sauce pan, combine sugar, flour, orange juice, mustard, and vinegar and cook until thickened
2. Add smokies and heat until fully heated
3. Serve with toothpicks and enjoy!

Bean Dip

• 1 cup refried beans
• 1 cup spicy hummus
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp hot sauce
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tbsp taco seasoning
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

1. Heat beans until soft, then mix in hummus, sour cream, hot sauce, salt, pepper, and taco seasoning and mix until combined
2. Top with chopped cilantro
3. Serve with chips and enjoy!

Happy New Year Everyone!