Happy Blogaversary, Tara

Before we break out the dip...yesterday I asked what scary things you had planned for the week, but I don't think anyone can top what fellow Omnific Author, Debra Anastasia, just went through.  She lost her house to Hurricane Irene (you can read about her harrowing adventure here). The tale ends with much to celebrate - her family is safe and she has an amazingly wonderful attitude.  So let the party begin!

Today is Tara Tyler's Blogoversary!  To celebrate she's throwing a blog party whereby we each share a favorite party recipe.  There's still time to join, if you like. Click on the icon to see who else has yummy stuff posted. Here's my contribution to the partay:

Hot Artichoke Dip

(If you're counting calories, I suggest you read no further.)

Ingredients:
1 cup real mayonnaise
8 oz package of cream cheese, softened
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 cans artichoke hearts (in water, not oil) drained and coarsely chopped
2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (reserve 1 cup for top of dip)
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese

1/2 cup shredded Romano or asiago cheese
Fresh ground pepper


Serve w/ crackers or bread

Directions:
1. Cream the first 3 ingredients together.
2. Add artichoke hearts, mixing gently.  Add cheeses and pepper.
3. Bake in a pie plate at 350 for 23-35 minutes until the middle bubbles.

Enjoy!