Spinach Tortellini Soup

 Ingredients: 

19 oz Cheese Tortellini

10 oz Bag of Spinach

2 cans diced Tomatoes

8 oz Cream Cheese

1 lb pre cooked Sausage

48 oz Chicken Broth

Directions:

Throw it all in the crockpot with some salt and pepper on high for 4-6 hours.

From

Jessica Pearson

Baked Ravioli

Cheese Ravioli

Spinach

Marinara Sauce

Alfredo Sauce

1/2 C Bread Crumbs

2 Tbsp Butter, Melted

Pesto Sauce

Balsamic Glaze:

1 C Balsamic Vinegar

1/4 C Brown Sugar

Balsamic Glaze:

Combine balsamic vinegar and brown sugar in a sauce pan.  Bring to a boil and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the glaze sticks onto the spoon and isn't runny.

1. Spread a thin layer of marinara or alfredo sauce in the bottom of a baking dish and layer ravioli in pan.  Top with marinara and alfredo sauce till ravioli are covered.  
2. Combine bread crumbs and melted butter then sprinkle onto of the ravioli and bake according to ravioli package.
3. Serve ravioli over fresh spinach. Put dollops of pesto on top and drizzle balsamic glaze and serve. 

Baked Spinach and Artichoke Dip

Ingredients:

• 10 oz bag Spinach Leaves (Chopped)
• 14 oz Artichoke Hearts (Chopped)
• 2- 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
• 1 cup Sour Cream
• 5 tsp minced Garlic
• 1 1/2 cup Mozzarella Cheese (grated)
• 3/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (grated)
• Salt & Pepper to taste

Serve with:

• Baguette Slices
• Chips 
• Crackers

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 350.  In a large bowl, combine cream cheese and sour cream with an electric mixer until smooth and mixed.
2. Stir in chopped spinach leaves, chopped artichoke hearts, garlic, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, salt and pepper.
3. Spread dip into an 9x13 baking dish. Top with any leftover mozzarella and parmesan cheese, cover with aluminum foil, and bake for 30-35 minutes or until cheese is melted. 

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Spinach Salad

Ingredients:

• Large Spinach or Spring Mix
• Purple Onion
• Blueberries
• Feta Cheese
• Slivered Almonds
• Pomegranate

Prepare spinach and place all other ingredients on top.  This salad is great with a vinaigrette dressing.

From: Shauna

Vinaigrette Salad Dressing

Ingredients:
1/2 cup Apple Cider Vinegar
1/2 cup Sugar (or 1/4 cup)
1/3 cup Oil
1 1/2 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Garlic Powder
1/3 tsp Pepper

Instructions:
Put Ingredients in a mason jar put a lid on it and shake until sugar dissolves.

Tropical Thunder Juice

- 1 Banana 

- 1 Mango 

- 1 Small handful of Kale 

- 1 Small handful of baby Spinach 

- 1 Cup Coconut Water 

- 2 tsp of Chia Seeds

Add everything into a blender and blend until smooth.  Enjoy!

Green Juice

- ½ Medium Cucumber 

- 1 Medium Apple 

- 1 Small handful of Baby Spinach 

- Water 

- Ice 

Add everything into a blender and blender until smooth.  Enjoy!