Spinach, artichoke and dill dip recipe from McCormick

It wouldn't be a New Year's party without a table full of dips and spreads! This recipe from McCormick features a simply divine mix of flavors that should please everyone in attendance.

SPINACH, ARTICHOKE AND DILL DIP
Serves: 30 
Serving Size: 2 tablespoons 
Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 packages (6 ounces each) baby spinach leaves, coarsely chopped
• 1 can (14 ounces) artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Dill Weed
• 1 1/2 teaspoons McCormick® Oregano Leaves
• 3/4 teaspoon McCormick® Black Pepper, Ground
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Garlic Powder

Directions
Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat oil in large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat. Add onion; cook and stir 5 minutes or until tender. Add spinach in 2 batches; cook and stir until almost wilted. Mix remaining ingredients in large bowl until well blended. Add spinach mixture; mix well. Spoon into 2-quart baking dish. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until heated through and edges are bubbly. Let stand 1 minute; stir. Serve with vegetable dippers and assorted crackers or sliced French bread.

Razzmopolitan recipe from Kraft

If you are looking for a family friendly mocktail to serve this coming New Year's Eve, this recipe from Kraft is perfect! Directions for making an adult version is included for those ringing in 2015 without kids.

RAZZMOPOLITAN
What You Need

• 1-1/4 qt. (5 cups) cold water 
• 1 pkt. (makes 2 qt. drink) or 2 pkt. (makes 1 qt. drink each) CRYSTAL LIGHT Classic Orange Flavor Drink Mix* 
• 2 cups low-calorie cranberry raspberry drink 
• 1/4 cup fresh lime juice 

Make It 
ADD water to drink mix in large plastic or glass pitcher; stir until mix is dissolved.
STIR in remaining ingredients.
SERVE over ice. Or, refrigerate until ready to serve.

*NOTE: CRYSTAL LIGHT Packets come in two sizes. Please note packet size before preparing recipe.

Kraft Kitchens Tips Special Extra 

• Serve in martini glasses with rims that have been dipped in water and sugar. 
• Substitute For an adults-only version, substitute vodka for 1/2 cup of the water.

Coca Cola meatballs recipe

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Are you having an informal gathering this New Year's Eve and trying to keep your food options under budget? Here is a delicious and affordable recipe for BBQ meatballs that I have adapted from Allrecipes.com. You can easily double the sauce if you choose to make a large batch of meatballs (the original yield for this recipe is 36). This sauce also works well with kielbasa. Enjoy!

Coca Cola Meatballs
Ingredients

• bag of frozen meatballs
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup tomato sauce
• 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
• 3/4 cup Coca Cola
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions
Mix all ingredients except the meatballs in crockpot and stir until well blended. Add meatballs and stir to coat. Cook on low 3-4 hours until ready to serve.