Oh! How I love the F~A~L~L!!!!!

Next to Christmas...this time of year is my absolute favorite! Fall, oh, how I adore the fall! Here are a few reasons why:
-Pumpkins Everywhere!
-Mums in bright colors
-Pumpkin bread
-College football and the NFL (my favorite team: Dallas Cowboys!)
-Inviting Friends over for a cup of hot cider
-Yummy Casseroles
-More pumpkins everywhere!
-Autumn and apple scented candles
-Sweaters and boots
-Leaves changing
-Running on a fall afternoon with leaves crunching under me
-Sitting outside with John and the children
-Fall scents of hand soap and lotions next to the kitchen sink
-My children trick-or-treating

Oh....the fall! I cannot get enough!

Here is a great hot appetizer to get it all kicked off. Would be great for tailgating or, for a dinner with new friends:

Hot Chicken and Artichoke Dip

2 c. shredded Swiss cheese
3 cooked chicken breasts, chopped up (boil or b
1 8 oz. can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped
1/2 c. sour cream
1/2 c. mayonaise
1/2 c. shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 t. garlic powder
1 t. Louisiana Hot Sauce
Salt and Pepper to taste

(This recipe is easily doubled)
Place in 8 x 8 glass dish sprayed with PAM and bake at 350 for 20-25 mins. or until bubbly. Serve with crackers. (Use glass 9 x 13 dish if doubling recipe)

Happy Fall!
Blessings to You,
Beth