January is a great time to snuggle in. Build a fire, turn on the television, work on a puzzle or play a game and just enjoy family time.

Then, suddenly cabin fever hits and it seems it would be fun to plan a game night, movie night or watch a football game and invite some friends. (Yes, that super big football game will be here in a couple weeks and you have to plan something to serve while watching the game or critiquing the commercials.)

So what do I serve? One of my current favorite dips is the Hot Corn Dip from our Triple Slow Cooker Entertaining Cookbook. It is perfect for a casual family night, yet is also great to serve when friends gather.

If you skimmed past that book because you thought you had to have one of the triple slow cookers, think again. The recipes in this book are sized for 2-1/2 quart slow cookers, so you can prepare any of the recipes in any small 1 to 2 quart slow cooker. Anyone who uses a smaller slow cooker for family meals, or who likes to entertain or who serves dips and appetizers from a smaller slow cooker needs this book.

This recipe is easy and while ooey-gooey, cheesy good, it is just a little different than other Southwest or Mexican dips.