Beer Cheese!

This recipe is so easy it's insane. And it's a hit at parties- especially with the guys. Thank you Ryan for introducing me to it!

1 (12-oz) stick cream cheese, softened
1 large tub Wispride Sharp Cheddar cheese
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/4 cup beer

Combine all ingredients and mix with a mixer. That's seriously it!

Serve with pretzels or Ritz crackers.

Buffalo Chicken Dip

Courtesy of Amy Peroni!

1 lb. boneless, skinless chicken breasts
8oz cream cheese, softened
1 bottle blue cheese dressing (a smaller bottle)
1 bottle hot sauce (whatever size you can find, I use a pretty big one)
1 bag shredded cheddar cheese

• Boil water in a large pot. Put chicken in once boiling and cover. Cook for 20 mins or until the center is no longer pink.
• Mix cream cheese, dressing, sauce, and 1/2 the bag of cheese in a bowl.
• Shred the chicken.
• Mix all ingredients and put in a 13x9 glass baking dish.
• Bake 20 mins or until cheese has melted and everything has warmed through.
• Serve hot with tortilla chips for dipping.

Artichoke and Cumin Dip

This dip is easy to make, tastes great, and it's healthy, too!

From Best Ever 30-Minute Cookbook

2 (14-oz.) cans artichoke hearts, drained

2 garlic cloves, peeled

1/2 tsp. ground cumin

olive oil

salt and ground black pepper

• Put the artichoke hearts, garlic, and ground cumin in the food processor and add a generous drizzle of olive oil. Process to a smooth puree and season with salt and plenty of freshly ground black pepper to taste.
• Spoon into serving bowl, drizzle some extra olive oil on top. Serve with warm slices of pita bread, pita chips, whole wheat crackers, carrot sticks, etc. for dipping.