Ingredients:1 large baking potato1 small onion, sliced3-5 oz frozen artichoke hearts, defrosted2 tablespoons olive oilsour creamasiago cheese (optional)saltpepper Directions:Preheat oven to 400. Pierce a potato and place it in an oven. Bake 1 hour or until soft. About 20 minutes before the potato should be done, heat the olive oil in a skillet. Add the […]
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Chunky Spinach, Artichoke & Onion Dip
Ingredients: 1 large onion, chopped 8 oz frozen chopped spinach 8 oz frozen artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped and defrosted 18 oz low fat sour cream* 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon paprika Directions: In a large skillet, heat the oil. Add the onion and cook until […]
Basil Artichoke Pesto
Ingredients:12 oz frozen, thawed artichoke hearts3 oz Parmesan cheese, grated2 oz fresh basil.5 oz fresh Italian parsley1 oz pinenuts, toasted3 tablespoons olive oil4-5 cloves garlicsaltpepper to serve: 1 lb hot pasta Directions:Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender, pulse until almost smooth. Stir into hot pasta. My thoughts: I love making pesto in […]
Steak & Spinach & Artichoke Pasta
Ingredients:1 lb dried ziti1 lb marinated* top round or flank steak, cooked medium rare and sliced6 oz good quality marinated artichoke hearts, chopped, liquid reserved1 ½ cups fresh or frozen spinach¼ cup chopped Italian parsley¼ cup chopped basil¼ cup balsamic vinegar2 tablespoons Dijon mustard2 cloves garlic, mincedsaltpepperolive oil Directions: Bring a pot of water to […]
A Sauce of Two Fishes
Ingredients:32 oz can whole tomatoes, hand crushed1/4 cup olive oil1/4 cup chopped parsley6 oz can tuna, drained and flaked10 anchovy fillets6 canned or jarred artichoke hearts, coarsely chopped4 cloves garlic, mincedred pepper flakes Directions:In a large sauce pan, heat oil. Add garlic and saute until golden. Reduce heat to low and add the anchovies. Using […]
Pesto Pizza with Sundried Tomatoes and Artichoke Hearts
Ingredients: Pesto Pizza dough 8 oz fresh mozzarella, shredded 3 oz sun dried tomatoes, sliced and patted dry if needed 5 oz canned or jarred artichoke hearts, sliced and patted dry Directions: Preheat the oven to 500. Follow the pizza dough recipe up until the point where the round of dough is on the pizza […]
How to Prepare and Eat an Artichoke
Ingredients:1 artichoke per personmelted butterlemon juice Directions: Bring a large pot of water to boil. Meanwhile, remove most of the stem and carefully clean the artichoke, removing all dirt or grit. Place in a steamer and steam for about 20 minutes or until or until petal near the center pulls out easily. Meanwhile, combine melted […]
Olive and Artichoke Focaccia
Ingredients:3 1/2 cups flour1 package active dry yeast2 cups lukewarm water2 tablespoons olive oil PLUS 1/4 cup, divided use1 tablespoon salt10 oz can artichoke hearts, drained and chopped1/3 cup Greek olives, halved2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, choppedOPTIONAL: 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated Directions:In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in 1/2 cup of water. Allow to […]
Spinach Artichoke Dip
Spinach Artichoke Dip Ingredients: 12 oz canned articokes, drained and chopped10 oz frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry4 oz cream cheese (from a block)3/4 cup sour cream1 cup sharp cheddar, shreddedsaltpepper Directions: Preheat oven to 400. In a medium bowl, combine all ingredients throughly. Scrape into a small (about 12 oz) casserole dish. Bake for […]