Houston’s is a regional chain out of…surprise…Texas. I’ve never eaten at Houston’s so I can’t vouch for whether this dip recipe is a close clone or not. But I can tell you that it is good!
Houston’s Spinach & Artichoke Dip Restaurant Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 bags (1 lb. each) fresh Spinach
- 1/8 pound Butter − not margarine
- 1 teaspoons minced fresh Garlic
- 2 tablesoons minced Onions
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1 pint heavy Cream (whipping cream)
- 2 teaspoons fresh squeezed Lemon Juice
- 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco Sauce (to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup fresh grated Parmesan Cheese
- 1/3 cup Sour Cream
- 1/2 cup grated Monterey Jack Cheese
- 1 can Artichoke Hearts, coarsely diced
Directions
1. Steam the spinach − strain and squeeze through cheesecloth. Must be very dry. Chop finely and set aside.
2. In heavy saucepan, melt butter.
3. Add garlic and onions and saute about 3−5 minutes.
4. Add flour to make a roux. Stir and cook about 1 minute.
5. Slowly add heavy cream, stirring with a whisk to prevent lumping. Mixture will thicken at the boiling point.
6. When it thickens, add lemon juice, Tabasco, salt and Parmesan cheese.
7. Remove from heat and let stand 5 minutes.
8. Stir in sour cream.
9. Fold in dry, chopped spinach, coarse diced artichoke hearts and Jack cheese. Stir until cheese is melted.
Serve immediately, or portion and microwave to order.
Serve with salsa, sour cream and tortilla chips for dipping.
Filed under Appetizers, Dip, Houston's, Party Favorites by on Aug 1st, 2010. 1 Comment. 
Ben & Jerry’s Heath Bar Ice Cream Copycat Recipe
Ingredients
- 4 Heath Bars
- 2 cup Heavy or Whipping Cream
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Whole milk
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 2 teaspoon Vanilla
Directions
1. Using a sharp knife, cut the candy bars into 1/2 to 1 inch chunks. You should have about 1 cup.
2. Place the chucks in a bowl, cover and freeze.
3. Whisk the egg in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, 1−2 minutes.
4. Whisk in the sugar, a little at a time, then continue to whisk until completely
blended, about 1 minute more.
5. Pour in the cream, milk, vanilla, and whisk to blend.
6. Transfer the mixture to ice cream maker and freeze following manufacturer’s instructions.
7. After the ice cream stiffens (about 2 minutes before it is done) add the candy, then continue freezing until the ice cream is ready.
Filed under Ben & Jerry's, Dessert, Ice Cream, Kid Favorite, Party Favorites, Supermarket Favorites by on Aug 2nd, 2010. Comment.
If you have kids you KNOW how valuable this recipe is.
Enjoy.
Ingredients
- 12 ounce package of medium sized Rigatoni Pasta
- 1/2 pound Cheese (cubed)
- 3 tablespoons Butter
- 2 tablespoon Flour
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 1/8 teaspoon Paprika
- 1 1/2 cups Milk
Directions
1. Prepare Rigatoni using package instructions.
2. Drain and set aside.
3. In a large saucepan on medium heat melt butter and add flour, stirring constantly. Mixture should thicken.
4. When flour thickens add milk, salt, paprika, and cheese cubes. Stirring constantly until the sauce thickens but yet is smooth. The cheese sauce should resemble an extra thick cream. If mixture is to thick a little more milk may be added.
5. Pour the drained pasta in the sauce and gently stir well.
When pasta is completely coated with sauce mixed well the Mac-a-Roo is ready to serve.
Filed under Cheese, Kid Favorite, Outback Steakhouse, Side Dish by on Aug 3rd, 2010. Comment.
