Spinach and Artichoke Dip

1 - 14 oz can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 Tbl oil
1  -10 oz bag baby spinach
1 - 8 oz pkg cream cheese
1 1/2 c. shredded mozzarella cheese
3 green onions, sliced
3 Tbl garlic, minced.

In lg pan, heat oil.  Add artichoke and cook a minute.  Reduce to medium.  Add spinach and cook untill wilted, turning often.  Mix in cream chees and mozzrella and let it melt entirely.  Fold in green onions, garlic and season with salt and pepper to taste.  Remove from heat.  Pour into a baking dish.  Top with mozzarella cheese and bake until melty.  Serve with breads and crackers.

Chipped Beef Dip for Brunch

From Maureen and Chuck Snyder

1  5 oz jar of chipped beef
1 Tbl butter
1 pint sour cream
2-3 Tbl flour
1/4 cup white wine
2 Tbl parmesan cheese
dash of cayenne pepper
8.5 oz canned artichokes

In pan or crock pot....,melt butter, blend in flour.
Add sour cream, wine, parmesan and artichokes.  Add beef, cayenne and heat through.

Chili Cheese Dip

From Shirley Evans

1 lb. lean hamburger, browned and drained (optional)
1 lb. Velveeta, cut into cubes
1 can Rotel (green chiles and tomatoes)
2 tsp. Worchestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. chili powder

Mix and melt in crock pot or microwave.

Restaurant-Style Hummus

From Shirley Evans
Makes 2 cups

3 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
1/4 c. water
6 Tbsp. tahini, stirred well
2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
1 (14 oz.) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. ground cumin
pinch cayenne pepper
1 Tbsp. minced fresh cilantro or parsley

Combine the lemon juice and water in a small bowl or measuring cup.Whisk together the tahini and 2 tablespoons of the oil in a second small bowl or measuring cup. Set aside 2 tablespoons of chickpeas for garnish.

Process the reamining chickpeas, garlic, salt, cumin, and cayenne in a food processor until almost fully ground, about 15 seconds. Scrape down the bowl with a rubber spatula. With the machine running, add the lemon juice-water mixture in a speady stream through the feed tube. Scrape down the bowl and continue to process for 1 minute. With the machine running, add the oil-tahini mixture in a steady stream through the feed tube; continue to process until the hummus is smooth and creamy, about 15 seconds, scraping down the bowl as needed.

Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl, sprinkle the reserved chickpeas and the cilantro over the surface, cover with plastic wrap, and chill at least 30 minutes. Drizzle with olive oil; serve cold or at room temperature.

Chili Cheese Dip

From Diane Evans

We usually make this without the hamburger.

1 lb. Velveeta, cut in pieces
1 can Rotel tomatoes and green chilies
2 tsp worchester sauce
1/2 tsp chili powder
1 lb. lean ground beef, browned and drained (meat is optional)

Combine and melt in crock pot or microwave.
Serve with corn chips.

Dried Beef Dip

From Shirley Evans
An Evans favorite.

1-8 oz pkg. cream cheese
1-16 oz pkg. sour cream
1-8 oz jar water chestnuts, chopped
1-8 oz pkg dry beef, chopped
1 onion, chopped fine (or to taste)
2 drops tobasco sauce

Heat thoroughly in microwave.
Serve hot with Wheatsworth crackers (or any cracker of your choice).