Spinach Artichoke Dip

My friend Hollie is a FABULOUS cook! She shared this recipe with me and Marnie and we just can't get enough. For a Christmas snack I made this at my mom's and they all thought it was heavenly! Here ya go!

(Another lovely cell phone picture)

1 oz. cream cheese
(What? Another recipe with Cream cheese? :D)

1 C. (more or less to your preference) chopped frozen spinach

1 jar marinated artichoke hearts (drained & chopped)

1/2 to 1 C. grated Parmesan cheese (again, depends on your taste)

1 garlic clove crushed

Mayo (like a heaping spoonful or 2)

*Stir together, spread in the bottom of square baking dish.

*Bake on 350 for 20-30 mnutes (until heated through)

*Serve warm (or Michael says cold) with tortilla chips or crackers.

I doubled this recipe at my mom's for a thicker dip and there were about 8 of us.

Black Bean Salsa

I got this recipe from my friend Amy (who got it at a workshop) and every time I take this to a family party it is a major hit and everyone asks for the recipe.  Mindy has put it on her blog before, but we'll share it again.

2 cans of black beans (drained and rinsed)

1 can of shoepeg corn (find it in the corn aisle)

3 avocados (diced)

3 roma tomatoes (diced)

cilantro--to taste (chopped)

Italian Salad Dressing--to taste

Mix and serve with chips!