Spicy Bean Salsa

This is a great dip to serve with chips. It is a little spicy with the jalapeno pepper so if you like things mild you can make this salsa without it.

1 can (15 1/2 oz) black eyed peas (drained)
1 can (15 1/2 oz) black beans (drained)
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1/2 cup finely chopped jalapeno pepper
3 oz. or 3 cloves garlic diced
chopped fresh cilantro
1 can diced tomatoes
1/2 tsp. garlic salt
1 pkg Good Seasons Italian Dressing prepared with oil and vinegar

Combine all ingredients and mix well. Cover and refrigerate several hours. Serve with tortilla chips or over rice.

Artichoke Spinach Dip

I went to a book club meeting once and the hostess was serving a dip like this. I had to go home and find the recipe. I found several on the internet but this is my favorite of them all. I hope you enjoy this rich creamy dip with pita chips. http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Hot-Artichoke-Spinach-Dip/Detail.aspx

1 14 oz can artichoke hearts, drained
1/3 c. grated Romano cheese
¼ c. grated parmesan cheese
2/3 tsp minced garlic
1 10 oz pkg frozen chopped spinach
1/3 c. heavy cream
½ c. sour cream
1 c. shredded mozzarella cheese

Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan. In a blender place artichoke hearts, romano cheese, parmesan cheese, and garlic. Pulse until chopped, but not ground. Set aside.
In a medium bowl, mix together spinach, heavy cream, sour cream, and mozzarella cheese. Stir in artichoke mixture. Spoon into prepared baking dish. Bake in oven for 20-25 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

Fiesta Appetizer Pie

This is a great dip for parties or just for a prelude to a Mexican meal.

3 Ripe Avocados
1 Tbs. Lemon Juice
1 8 oz. Carton Sour Cream
2 Green Onions, finely chopped
1 8 oz. jar salsa
1 cup finely shredded Monterey jack cheese (4 oz)
Tortilla Chips

In a bowl mash the avocados with the lemon juice. Spread the mixture evenly in the bottom of a 9 inch pie plate. Spread sour cream atop. Sprinkle with green onions. Spoon salsa over sour cream. Then sprinkle cheese over all. Cover and refrigerate until serving time. Serve with chips for dipping.