7-Layer Greek Dip

1 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened (I used low-fat)
1 teaspoon dill weed or Greek seasoning (salt free--go for a mix that just has herbs)
3 cloves garlic, minced or pressed
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 1/2 cup hummus
1 cup seeded, diced cucumbers
1 cup seeded, diced tomatoes
1/2 cup chopped Kalamata olives
1/3 cup chopped green onions (about 3 green onions completely chopped)
1/2 cup crumbled Feta cheese
1/8-1/4 cup minced fresh parsley


With an electric mixer, combine the cream cheese, seasoning, garlic, and lemon juice until light and fluffy. Spread in the bottom of a pie plate or a small, shallow baking dish. Then spread a layer of hummus. In order, create layers by sprinkling the cucumbers, tomatoes, olives, onions, Feta cheese, and parsley. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours. Serve with pita chips, fresh vegetables, and/or flatbread.


Source: Adapted by Our Best Bites from the Better Homes and Gardens New Cookbook

Garlic Bread Spread

1 cup sour cream, room temperature
1 cube butter, very soft
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 to 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, the powdered stuff
1 clove garlic
Fresh parsley
Loaf French bread, halved horizontally

Mix altogether in small bowl. Spread mixture on loaf halves. Wrap foil around bottom and sides of halves so edges won't burn. Bake at 350 for 1/2. If not lightly browned after 30 minutes, turn oven to broil and watch bread until it turns light brown.

Source: Mosley Family Favorite