Use frozen artichokes for better flavor in this easy-to-make Warm Spinach-Artichoke dip

February: It’s the month of love, the Kansas City Chiefs and Super Bowl Sunday.

Football has never been my thing, although my dad was a star football player in college and even tried out for the Dallas Cowboys. My husband lives for football, too. For me, it’s about the food — big surprise. Whether it’s a tailgate at Snyder Stadium with Randy or a game at home, I’m all about what we’re eating.

This week’s recipe is for Warm Spinach-Artichoke Dip. It’s been on my mind for a few weeks now, and because people will be heading to Super Bowl parties, I thought I’d feature it this week. This recipe is from Food and Wine magazine, and it’s simple, straightforward and delicious — all key ingredients when making a dip. I love that it uses frozen artichokes instead of canned for a bit “fresher” flavor. If you’re attending a large party, this dip is easy to double or even triple. It says it serves 10, but if you dip like I dip, don’t count on that number.

Here’s hoping that the Chiefs bring home another Super Bowl title, that you have some fun plans with friends, and most importantly, that the food is good.

Warm Spinach-Artichoke Dip

6 ounces cream cheese, softened

3 ounces Gouda cheese, grated (about ¾ cup)

2 ounces low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded (about ½ cup)

1 cup chopped thawed frozen spinach, drained well

¾ cup chopped thawed frozen artichoke hearts

¼ cup scallions (from 3 scallions)

¼ cup mayonnaise

1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic (from 1 garlic clove)

½ teaspoon kosher salt

¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

1 ounce Parmesan cheese, grated (about ¼ cup)

Crostini or tortilla chips

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Stir together cream cheese, Gouda, mozzarella, spinach, artichoke hearts, scallions, mayonnaise, garlic, salt and cayenne pepper in a medium bowl until smooth. Spoon into a 1-quart baking dish; sprinkle top evenly with Parmesan. Bake in preheated oven until browned and bubbly, about 25 minutes. Serve with crostini or tortilla chips.