Artichoke Dip

Since the holidays are coming up, it is always nice to have yummy appetizers like this one. I got this recipe from my fabulous sister-in-law, Tamra Murdock. It tastes great with pita chips or even fresh cut up veggies.-Christine

14 oz. can of artichokes, drained and chopped

1/2 cup of mayo

1/2 cup of sour cream

2 tsp curry powder

1/4 cup of Parmesan cheese (shredded or grated)

1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese

In a large bowl, combine  the first five ingredients. Top with shredded mozzarella cheese. Bake in the oven at 350 until warmed through.

Frank's Buffalo Chicken Dip

On Christmas Eve a few years ago, we went to our friends house for dinner (Chiye and Mike Harper). They had this platter of chicken dip laying out so I thought I would try it. After a few minutes, I realized I was being completely non social because all I could do was gorge myself on this stuff. What I love about this recipe is that it can be served as a dip for celery sticks and tortilla chips or as a wrap in a tortilla.This recipe is also known as "crack dip" because it is highly addictive. You won't be sorry for making this, I promise.

1 block of cream cheese
1/2 cup of crumbled blue cheese
1/2 cup Frank's buffalo wing sauce
1/2 cup shredded mozzerella cheese
1/2 pound of shredded, cooked chicken

Preheat oven to 350. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. Pour into a greased baking dish and bake for 20 minutes. Serve hot

Laurel's Every -Time -the -Family -Gets- Together -Tex Mex

This is Dave's favorite.  I make it so much I could do it with my eyes shut!  This is easy and yummy and healthy.  Great for football games!

Laurel's Tex Mex

On a large platter (the fancier the better) or a 9x12 (the ugly factor, but if that is all you have, go for it)

Spread with a wooden spoon:

1 can of refried bean

salt and pepper, sprinkle over the top

1 to 2 cups of sour cream

Sprinkle half of a package of taco seasoning

Chopped up fresh avacados (I use 2-3 depending on the size)

1/2 of fresh lemon, squeeze over the top of the avacados

Chopped tomatoes-1-2 depending on personal preference

1 can of chopped black olives

1 bunch of green onions, chopped

2-3 cups of shredded cheddar/monterey cheese

Serve with a basket of your favorite corn chips or Mexican chips.  I like the thin kind.