Joining forces - Yummy Appetizer Recipe!

Last year I started another blog for moms...it was meant for us to fill with favorite recipes, favorite kid books, favorite deals at Baby Gap...you get the idea. Well, let's just say, that blog didn't really "take-off," so now, I'm joining forces...that blog with this blog. So, whether you like it or not, instead just cute pictures and stories of my kids, I'm going to try and add some other things here as well. AND, please, please, please, feel free to leave comments and add your own favs. as well! (that's what I was trying to do w/ the other blog, which didn't really work...we'll see if my readers here will do as I ask! :O)

So, to start things off I wanted to share a recipe I tried last night for the first time. And, let's just say, there was hardly a morsel left on the plate! It's a must for a summer BBQ party! (or winter gathering in your home!)

I found it in the Kraft Food and Family Magazine and it was super easy (like most recipes in their mag)! Thanks Kraft!

Click on the recipe title below to find the recipe on their site (you can print it there or here):

Warm Italiano Spread

1 pkg. Philadelphia Neufchatel Cheese (I'm guessing regular cream cheese would work equally as well)

1/4 cup pesto

1 plum tomato, chopped

1/4 cup Kraft Finely Shredded Italian Five Cheese Blend

Triscuit Crackers (or other...)

Heat grill to medium heat. Place unwrapped Neufchatel cheese on 8-inch square sheet of heavy-duty foil; top with pesto, tomatoes and shredded cheese.

Place foil on grill; cover with lid. Grill 8 to 10 minutes or until shredded cheese is melted and Neufchatel cheese is softened but still holding its shape.

Transfer foil to platter. Serve spread with crackers.

How to prepare in your oven: Prepare as directed above - bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 14 min. or until shredded cheese in melted and Neufchatel cheese is softened but still holding its shape.

***Note from me: I set the timer for 8 min. to grill it and it was really melted...maybe check it at 5 or 6 and you'll be good to go! (it was still delicious, but softer than it was probably supposed to turn out.)