If you're planning a party or attending a potluck this December, make it easy on yourself. These sweet and savory recipes will impress your guests, but even better, you can prepare them ahead of time.

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Easy Baked Spinach Dip

Spinach dips tend to be wonderful or terrible. This never-fail Easy Baked Spinach Dip recipe is probably familiar to you as one of the greats! By adding chopped tomatoes, this spinach dip becomes an alternative to the nice bruschetta toppings we enjoy in the summer, along with a red-and-green Christmasy touch.

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Comments

  • DIANE whichard

    the chocolate pecan cheesecake tarts recipe calls for only 2 ounces cream cheese, is this correct

    • Rachel Bertone

      Hi Diane,

      Yes, 2 ounces is correct. Hope they turn out well for you!

      Rachel Bertone
      editor, NC Field and Family

  • John

    Oh looks yummy!!!!! I will surely try this recipe at home.

    http://www.chowking.ae

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