Spinach Artichoke Dip

Ingredients

8 cups fresh spinach
1 clove garlic, minced
1 lemon, zest finely grated
2 (14-ounce) cans artichoke hearts, drained and coarsely chopped
6 ounces (about 1 1/2 cups) Parmesan, freshly grated, divided
3/4 cup sour cream
3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon bottled cayenne pepper sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Serving suggestion: Pita Chips, for dipping

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spray 1 1/2-quart casserole dish with cooking spray; set aside
Blanch spinach. Squeeze excess water.
In a medium bowl, mix together spinach, garlic and lemon zest. Add artichoke hearts, 1-cup Parmesan, sour cream, mayonnaise and cayenne pepper sauce. Mix. Place into prepared casserole dish. Bake for 30 minutes. The last 5 minutes add the remaining 1/2 cup of Parmesan to the top. Serve hot or cold along with pita chips.

Recipe Courtesy of The Deen Brothers (Y'all Come Eat, pg.67)

Pina Colada Fruit Dip

1 - 16 oz container sour cream (2 cups)
2 - 3.4 oz pkgs instant coconut pudding mix
1/2 c milk
1 20oz can crushed pineapple w/juice

Mix all together and refrigerate for a few hours to let the flavors marry. So good with any fruit but strawberries are especially yummy!

Roasted Red Pepper Bean Dip

1 can (15) white beans, rinsed and drained (cannellini, navy, etc)
1/2 cup roasted red peppers, drained (coarsely chopped if not throwing in food processor)
3 TBSP lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
2 TBSP extra virgin olive oil
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1 cup crumbled feta or Parmesan cheese
1 tsp dried oregano

Combine beans, peppers, lemon juice, garlic, oil, cayenne, salt and pepper in the bowl of a food processor. Blend until smooth. Add the cheese and oregano and pulse to just combine. Serve on baked potatoes, as a sandwich filling , or as a dip with crackers and vegetables.

Artichoke Dip

Ingredients:
2 cloves of garlic, minced
14 oz mayo
½ tsp cayenne pepper
4 tsp parmesan cheese
1 14 oz artichoke hearts
Dash of ground pepper
Dash of paprika

Directions:
Cut artichoke hearts into chunks. Set aside.
Mix garlic, mayo, cayenne pepper, parmesan cheese, ground pepper and paprika.
Fold in artichoke hearts gently.
Place mixture into dish and top with more parmesan cheese.
Bake at 350 for 20 minutes.