Dear Karen,

I hope you win girl!!

This is a sure winner at all get-togethers:

HOUSTON'S SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP

1/2 purple onion, chopped
3 tsp. garlic minced
1/2 stick (1/4 cup) butter
2 cups canned artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1 (10 oz.) pkg. chopped spinach, cooked and drained
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, room temperature
1 (8 oz.) container sour cream
8 oz. Monterey Jack cheese, cubed, room temperature
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste

Saute onions and garlic in butter.

Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Pour into oven-proof bowl.

Bake at 350 degrees F for 25 minutes.