Category — dip

1 jar marinated artichoke hearts
1 can artichoke hearts in water
1-cup Hellmann’s mayonnaise
½ cup sour cream
1-cup grated Romano cheese (reserve a handful for the top)
1-cup mozzarella cheese (reserve a handful for the top)
2 jalapenos diced
1 bag fresh spinach (washed thoroughly and dried)
Chop artichokes to desired texture and drain well. Combine the remainder of the ingredients and mix well. Place in a oven safe dish with the remainder of the cheese on top. Bake at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes or until the top is golden brown. 

Serve with crispy crackers, crispy bread, bagel chips or your favorite vegetables for a low carb treat.

So if you are anything like me, you’d rather make something yourself than purchase a costly item full of preservatives.  Well this is how I feel about hummus.  I love the stuff, but a small little container of it is on average about $3.49.  Well you can make your own hummus for about $2.00 and get twice as much.  Check out my recipe below. 

Ingredients
1 can chickpeas, drained
1 lemon, juice of (about 1/4 cup)
1/4-cup olive oil
1 clove garlic (optional)
1/8 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Directions
Put all ingredients into a food processor and blend until smooth.
*You can add just about anything to hummus to flavor it up.  Try roasted red peppers, garlic, orageno, parsley or any or spice that fancies your palate! 

Serve with pita crisps, pretzels or assorted veggies.