need recipe ideas

Artichoke dip (I'll warn you-it's really, really good, but not so healthy )

1 can artichokes, drained (I usually get the quartered, and even then, need to cut them a little smaller)

1 cup parmeasan cheese

1 cup mayo

~tablespoon of lemon juice

~several sprinkles of garlic powder

The lemon juice and garlic powder cut the mayo taste, so it's really a taste preference on how much you want to add. I used light mayo last time, and it tasted just fine. Mix all ingredients. I sprinkle paprika on top to make it look pretty. Bake in smaller casserole dish (I used an 8x8 last time) for about 20-25 minutes, until starts to brown around edges. Serve with crackers or tortilla chips.

It always gets rave reviews!

*I'm pretty sure I haven't left anything out, I just made it. I'll try to double check and let you know if I missed anything...Have fun!

go mediteranean for more healthier stuff.

pit bread wedges and veggies, olives (I know, not your favorite - but you can just put them out -easy!)

hummus or white bean dip

 easy quick hummus - take a can of chick peas, a dollop of tahini if you can find it - skip it if you can't, minced garlic, olive oil, 1/4 cup parsely, dash cumin, ground pepper to taste.     blend.  serve. 

It is even a complete protein

in a square pyrex pan, layer browned ground beef, refried beans,  cheese, black beans, and lightly crushed corn chips.  Bake in a 350* oven until the cheese melts. Spread on guacamole, salsa and sour cream (if you like) after you pull it out.  Serve with those little scoop corn chips.