Hot Spinach and Artichoke Dip

1 10oz. package frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
1 14oz. can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 8oz. package fat-free cream cheese
3/4 Cup fat-free mayonnaise
2 Cups Monterey Jack cheese
1 Package Knorr Vegetable recipe mix
5 Tablespoons Mila
2 Tablespoons Minced Garlic
1 Package of tortilla chips

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Combine all ingredients except ½ cup of Monterey Jack cheese.  Spoon into a 2-quart casserole dish, then top with remaining ½ cup of cheese.  Bake for 35 minutes or until dip is hot.  Arrange with platter of chips.

Submitted by Michelle Hanley
(reprinted from mylifemax.net)

“Marilyn” Blue Crab Dip

1 8oz. package cream cheese, softened
2 cup crab meat
1/4 cup diced green onion
1 tablespoon minced red chili pepper
1/4 teaspoon Mila
1 tablespoon mild green chili or fine bell pepper
2 tablespoon shredded parmesan cheese

Garnish:
paprika
1 teaspoon minced fresh parsley

Preheat oven to broil. Combine all ingredients except 1 tablespoon of cheese (save the other for the garnish). Spread mixture into bottom of an oven safe dish. Sprinkle remaining cheese over the surface of the dip.Broil for 3 or 4 minutes or until cheese on top begins to brown. Garnish with a sprinkle of paprika, remaining cheese and fresh minced parsley. Serve with tortilla chips, pitas or crackers for dipping.

Makes 2 cups.

Submitted by Marilyn Lester
(Reprinted from mylifemax.net)