Creamy Artichoke Dip

Happy Superbowl Sunday! Despite my limited interest and comprehension in the sport, I've always appreciated the game-watching event for the shared social experience - and for the excuse it offers to make slightly naughty finger foods and appetizers.

And so I bring you a favorite standby - a classic recipe for creamy artichoke dip. There are innumerable recipes for artichoke dip; some getting unnecessarily complicated, involving sautéed ingredients or eggs or chicken stock.  This recipe, slightly adapted from Bon Appétit, keeps it simple and tasty. I substituted sour cream with Greek yogurt and cream cheese with the reduced guilt alternative Neufchatel.  You can make more substitutions by using low-calorie mayonnaise or part-skim mozzarella; but let's be honest, this recipe is meant to be a little glutinous.

Roasted Red Pepper Pita Pizzas

Don't you just love when you come across a recipe that's quick and easy and actually turns out to be quite delicious the first time you give it a go? I came across this recipe for Roasted Red Pepper Pita Pizzas (how's that for alliteration?) in the latest issue of Vegetarian Times, and I've already made it twice it's that good.

The recipe requires four ingredients and takes about 15 minutes to make from start to finish.  The only equipment you'll need is a food processor (I did this in my Magic Bullet), a spatula, and an oven.  It's a recipe any college student could handle and any pizza enthusiast would commend.