Artichoke Dip.

Ingredients (yield 5-6 servings): 

• Whole wheat ortilla or pita bread, cut into wedges to make chips
• One 12-oz jar of artichoke hearts in water, drained and chopped
• One box of chopped frozen spinach, thawed
• 4 to 6 frozen or roasted green chiles, rinsed, drained and chopped (adjust to your liking of heat)
• One small onion, finely chopped
• Two cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise (homemade recipe)
• 2 tablespoons of creme fraiche or whipped cream cheese
• 1/2 tablespoon oil or butter
• Juice from one lemon
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Spread bread wedges on two baking sheets and bake at 400°F for 5 to 6 minutes until crisp.
2. Heat up the oil in a skillet or saute pan over medium heat. Add the onion and garlic to cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add the artichokes, spinach, chiles, mayonnaise, cream cheese, and lemon juice. Cook and stir constantly for 5 minutes until hot. 
3. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with tortilla wedges, chips, pita bread, toasted baguette, breadsticks, you name it and dip in!

Notes:

• Use the dip for toasted artisan bread, vegetable sticks.
• Use the dip to make sandwiches.