SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP

Preheat oven to 375ºF

1 pkg of frozen spinach, thawed

1 large can plain artichoke hearts, chopped

2/3 cup sour cream

2/3 cup Parmesan cheese

1 cup cream cheese

1/3 cup mayonnaise

2 tsp minced garlic

Mix together Parmesan cheese, spinach, and artichoke hearts.  Combine remaining ingredients and mix with spinach mixture.  Place in a small baking dish.

Bake for 20 to 30 minutes.

Serve with crackers, tortilla chips or toasted bread.

MEXICAN POPCORN

This is one of Jay's favorite treats.  He likes to make a big bowl for the "kids."

10 cups popped popcorn
1 small bag shoestring potato chips
1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 tsp lemon pepper
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp chili powder
1/2 tsp paprika
1/8 tsp cayenne pepper

Mix together popcorn, shoestring potato chips, and cheese.  Add the spices to the melted butter and mix together.  Pour over popcorn mixture and mix until popcorn is well coated.