Hard
to believe, but it’s already March. March can mean a lot of things, depending
on where you live.
Around
here, March brings a mixture of days that alternate between the end of winter
and the beginning of spring. It also brings longer days to the Ozarks, Spring
Break for the school kids and the occasional wedding or baby shower to
celebrate an upcoming happy occasion.
Whether
it’s being invited to an event or having a nice, quiet evening at someone’s
house, I never like to show up empty handed.
One
of my favorite recipes is for Spinach-Artichoke Dip. This is something that a
lot of people only have when they go out to eat, but it’s just as easy to have
your own at home — and a whole lot more economical. This goes over great at
showers, parties or when you’re entertaining.
Try
it out on your family and they will be asking you to make it all the time.
SPINACH-ARTICHOKE DIP
1
(8-ounce) package Cream Cheese
1/4
cup Mayonnaise
1/2
cup Parmesan Cheese
1
clove Fresh Garlic
1/2
teaspoon Basil
1/4
teaspoon Garlic Salt
1
jar Artichoke Hearts (drained and chopped)
1
package Frozen Spinach (thawed and drained)
1/4
cup Mozzarella Cheese
Allow
cream cheese to warm to room temperature. Mix cream cheese, mayo, parmesan
cheese, garlic and seasonings. Add artichoke hearts and spinach (both drained).
Lightly grease pan and pour in dip. Top with mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350
degrees for 25 minutes. Serve with toasted bread.
Ranger
Boats co-founder Nina Wood has compiled some her own favorite recipes and
recipes from family and friends in a cookbook titled “Nina’s Favorite Recipes.”
Copies of the book are available for $9.95 plus $2.50 shipping.
To order, call the Forrest L. Wood Outdoor Sports Gallery
at (870) 453-3210.