MMMmm artichoke dip!

HOT ARTICHOKE DIP

2 cans (not marinated) artichokes, drained and quartered 1 c. mayonnaise 1 c. Parmesan cheese 8 oz. pkg. shredded Mozzarella cheese Pinch of garlic salt, onion salt, salt and pepper Mix all ingredients in a 1-quart casserole dish. Bake at 350 degrees for 1/2 hour. Serve with crisp crackers for dipping. Delicious hot. (Recipe can be cut in half.)

Zach and I have made this recipe countless times. It was debuted at a New Years Eve party in 2000, when we realized that a batch this big doesn't last very long when quite a few other grad students are in attendance. It's devilishly quick and easy and as artichokes are always stored in quantity in our abode, it is unleashed upon party guests at other people's homes as well. We made it tonight hoping that the Paulsens would come over and help save us from the bowl. Fortuanately, we suspect the amount of umami in this dish finally stopped us at 2 smallish bowls of it and a baguette. It was a night of blissful ediable happiness. We also had less than day old chocolate chip cookes that I actually got a craving for the night before. Who said pregnancy was supposed to make you crave things? I've thus far had essentially the opposite reaction to everything.