Artichoke Dip

This is from my sister's mother in law, Suzanne Curtis, and I LOVE it!

8 oz cream cheese
4 oz can chopped artichokes (canned in water)
3/4 c. Mayo
1 1/4 c. Parmesan
1 TBSP chopped garlic
1 package frozen spinach (chopped)

Mix together and chill serve with crackers, chips, pita bread, etc.

Hot Sausage Dip

Since we're right in the middle of football season I thought I'd share one of my favorite chip dips. It's delicious.

1 Jimmy Dean hot sausage
1 pkg cream cheese
16 oz. sour cream
1 large tomato
1 medium green pepper
1/2 of a large onion
1 can green chilies

Brown sausage and chop into small pieces. Chop tomatos, green peppers, onion and green chilies. Mix all is a crockpot on low until warm and cream chesse is melted. Serve warm with tortilla chips.

Carly's Salsa

My sister Carly makes the most delicious salsa. It's a perfect meal for little G because of all the nutrients and she loves it. I usually make half of the recipe at the beginning of the week and then the other half in the middle of the week so it's fresh. Our family noshes on it all week long. If you're making it for a party then definitely make the entire recipe. Enjoy!

2 cans black beans, drained well
2 cans corn, drained well
2-3 large tomatoes
2 large avocados
1 bunch cilantro
1 bunch green onions
1 Good Seasons Italian dressing mix

Chop up the tomatoes, avocados, cilantro and green onions. Mix all together in a bowl with the black beans and corn. Sprinkle Italian dressing mix over everything and then stir to coat.

Pumpkin Fluff

1 (16 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 (5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
1 (15 ounce) can solid pack pumpkin
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Mix all together and serve with cinnamon graham crackers. I have also made my own cinnamon chips to go with it to. Either work!

I make the cinnamon chips by cutting up flour tortilla, spraying them with cooking spray, and sprinkling cinnamon/sugar on them. Bake at 350 for about 9 minutes.

Yvonne's Cream Cheese Dip

Since it's football season I thought I'd post one of my favorite dips. This recipe came from one of Taylor's mom's painting buddies. It is sooooooo yummy!

2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup finely chopped green pepper
2 Tbsp. very finely chopped white onion
1 (8 oz.) can of crushed pineapple drained (drain and then squeeze the liquid out of it by hand to get it nice and dry)
1/2 tsp. Lawry's Seasoning Salt

Combine the ingredients, cover and refrigerate until you are ready to use it. Spread on Wheat Thins or serve with veggies.

Quick and Easy Salsa

2 cans of tomatoes
1 can of Rotel
1 can of jalapenos (sometimes I only use 1/2 of the can)
cilantro (I usually use 1/2 a bunch)
1 red or yellow onion chopped
green onion
garlic salt

Combine tomatoes, Rotel, and jalapenos and blend. Add in onion and cilantro, blend until desired consistency. Add garlic salt to taste and garnish with green onions.

I have used this to marinade meat in or cook chicken in for tacos. I really like how easy it is and it tastes a lot better then store bought salsa.