Artichoke-Chile Dip

An easy dip recipe for any festive occasion from football parties to holiday gatherings.

1 14-oz. can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 4.5-oz. can chopped green chiles, drained
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup mayonnaise

Combine all ingredients; spoon into a lightly greased 1-quart baking dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes. Serve warm with tortilla chips. Yield: about 3 cups.

Cheese Ball

I got this recipe years ago from a former co-worker named Kim. This is an easy party treat for home or work. Any time I make it and take it to the office it disappears within minutes!

8-oz. cream cheese, softened
2.5-oz. pkg. Carl Buddig beef (in lunch meat aisle)
1 T. mayonnaise
1 T. minced dried onion
1 T. wine (white or red)
Chopped nuts (I usually use almonds)

In medium bowl, mix ingredients, except nuts. Scoop mixture out onto sheet of wax paper and place in refrigerator until firm enough to shape into ball (about an hour). Roll cheese ball in nuts. Serve at close to room temperature with crackers.