Hor d'oeuvres - Artichoke Dip

Summer is a great time to sit out on the screened porch with the fan whirling softly and relax. With the kids playing within earshot and the mosquitoes held at bay by the screening and rediscovering the art of simple conversation ...especially with the cost of gasoline going up daily. Late afternoon when the sun starts to sink and the afternoon air begins to cool is a great time just to enjoy each other. In this fast paced work-a-day-world take a minute to sit back.... and do NOTHING! It is amazing how much you can extend your life with the simplest things.

Speaking of simple this is a really easy and delicious dip...especially with a good glass of wine... or better yet... a tall glass of iced tea.... I am from the South Cher!

ARTICHOKE DIP

1- 1 pound can of artichokes (not marinated just brine soaked)
1 C. mayonnaise (I personally like Blue Plate Mayonnaise from New Orleans)
1- 8 ounce sour cream
1 pkg of Hidden Valley Salad Dressing Mix
½ tsp Garlic powder

Drain artichokes and chop finely. Combine all ingredients and refrigerate. Dish up when chilled and serve with raw veggies and crackers. Makes 2 cups.

--- As long as men don’t know they are eating artichokes they will gladly eat them… so call this wonderful dip something else… like… hmmmm…… HUNTERS DIP !


I am in the process of writing a Southern Cookbook for new brides or the new cook.... it is harder that you think... especially when you are used to just doing and not really measuring everything down to the 1/8 of a teaspoon.... but it is making me revisit some wonderful old "food friends"...the bad thing is ... I love to eat the results! I would hate to think I will end up a size larger by the time the dang thing is finished!...

Oh well, maybe next time we will talk about paint!