{Let's Get Crockin'} Appetizers

Everyone loves apps, right? 

One of our favorite things to do is order a few at a restaurant to share instead of ordering separate meals.  

During Super Bowl Sunday, we wanted easy, delicious [and somewhat healthy] appetizers to munch on. 

These were just the ticket!

Spinach Artichoke Dip

Ingredients

{6 cups dip} 

1/3 cup sun-dried tomatoes

1 cup boiling water

1 (10 oz.) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed/drained/squeezed dry

1 (14 oz.) can quartered artichoke hearts, drained and chopped

1 (8 oz.) tub light cream cheese, softened 

1 (8 oz.) carton fat free sour cream

3/4 cup grated light Parmesan cheese

3/4 cup fat free milk

1/2 cup crumbled fat free feta cheese

1/2 cup fat free mayonnaise (not pictured...)

1 tbsp. onion powder

2 garlic cloves, crushed

1/2 tsp. black pepper 

1 tbsp. red wine vinegar 

Pita Chips (2 bags) or fresh pita rounds (about 12) 

Directions

Combine sun-dried tomatoes and boiling water in bowl; let stand for 1 hour/until soft

Place remaining ingredients into 3.5 quart (small) slow cooker; stir well

Cover and cook on low heat for 1 hour

Drain and stir in tomatoes

Cook for 1 additional hour 

Serve with pitas or your favorite crusty bread! 

Sweet Sesame Wings

Ingredients

3 pounds chicken wings

1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce 

1/2 cup honey

2 tbsp. vegetable oil (or sesame oil) 

1/4 cup ketchup 

1 tsp. ginger

1 garlic clove

2 green onions, chopped

1 tsp. sesame seeds 

Directions

Mix sauce, honey, oil, and ketchup well

Combine remaining ingredients in slow cooker, coating each wing

Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours

Serve with additional sesame seeds, green onions and/or dip 

Dip

1/4 cup fat free sour cream

1 tbsp. soy sauce

1-2 tsp. Asian hot sauce 

Enjoy!