Hot Spinach Artichoke Dip

Ingredients
* 1 (10-ounce) package frozen chopped spinach
* 2 (13 3/4-ounce) cans artichoke hearts
* 1/2 cup mayonnaise
* 1/2 cup sour cream
* 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
* 1 cup grated pepper jack or gouda cheese

Directions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a casserole dish with nonstick spray.

Heat the spinach in a microwave oven on high for 5 minutes and squeeze dry. Drain the artichoke hearts and coarsely chop in a food processor.

Combine all the ingredients except the jack cheese in a large bowl. Stir well. Scrape into the prepared casserole dish and sprinkle the jack cheese on top. Bake for 30 minutes. Transfer to a chafing dish and keep warm over a low flame.

Courtesy of Paula Deen

White bean dip

**This is such a quick starter to make and serve before a dinner party**

Ingredients

* 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
* 2 cloves garlic
* 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
* 1/3 cup olive oil, plus 4 tablespoons
* 1/4 cup (loosely packed) fresh Italian parsley leaves
* Salt
* Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

Place the beans, garlic, lemon juice, 1/3 cup olive oil, and parsley in the work bowl of a food processor. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely chopped. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Transfer the bean puree to a small bowl.

Courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis