Mexican Cinnamon Brownies

We tried these for Cinco de Mayo yesterday. Annie had a blast mixing the dry stuff together and then eating what she helped make :)

3 oz unsweetened chocolate squares
1/2 c. butter
3 eggs
1 c. sugar
3/4 c. light brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cinnamon

Heat oven to 350º. Melt chocolate and butter over medium heat. Let cool about 15 min. Whisk eggs until foamy, add sugars and vanilla. Whisk until well combined. Stir in chocolate. In medium bowl stir flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon. Add dry to wet and beat until smooth. Cook in 9x13 pan for 25-30 min. Makes 24 brownies.

We got this off of Family Fun's site.

Spinach-Artichoke Hummus

I saw this on Rachel Ray a long time ago and finally got around to trying it. I didn't put in the tahini because I couldn't find any at Winco, I only put half the garlic, and I used regular parmesean cheese. Brad laughed that it's definately chick food but my brother Mark liked it so.... there you go :D

1 can chickpeas (15 oz)
2 Tbsp tahini
1 garlic clove
juice of 1 lemon
salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/4 c. extra virgin olive oil
1 box chopped frozen spinach (10 oz) defrosted
1 can artichokes (15 oz) drained
1/4 c. grated Parmigiano Reggiano or Asiago cheese

In food processor or blender combine chickpeas, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, salt, freshly ground pepper, & EVOO and puree until smooth. Add the spinach, artichoke and cheese and pulse until everything is just barely combined.

Serve with cheese toast, crackers or veggies. Better after it sits a few hours.