Artichoke Basil Spread Food

HOT ARTICHOKE-SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and prepare a bowl of ice water. Stir the spinach and basil into the boiling water and cook until bright green, about 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and immediately plunge in the ice water. Drain and squeeze dry, then roughly chop.
• Puree the beans, cream cheese, garlic and chicken broth in a food processor until smooth, scraping the sides as needed. Transfer to a medium bowl and fold in the spinach and basil, artichokes, parmesan and 1/2 cup mozzarella. Add the cayenne, Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to taste.
• Mist a deep 1-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Spread the dip mixture in the dish and top with the remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella. Bake until golden and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm with baked chips.

ARTICHOKE-BASIL SPREAD

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine artichokes, basil, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and red-pepper flakes; pulse until smooth. Season with salt and pepper; pulse briefly to combine. Serve on a sandwich or with crackers or crudites. Store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

ARTICHOKE SPREAD

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
• Place the artichoke hearts in a food processor and process until smooth. Process the cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, garlic and dill with the artichoke hearts until the mixture is smooth and well blended. Transfer to a 9 inch pie pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven 10 to 15 minutes, or until bubbly and lightly brown.

ARTICHOKE AND SALAMI SANDWICHES

Steps:

• Dividing evenly, top bread with Artichoke-Basil Spread; layer 4 of the slices with fontina cheese, spinach, and salami. Assemble sandwiches, and serve.

ARTICHOKE AND BASIL DIP

Steps:

• Process everything till smooth - you can leave it a bit chunky if you prefer.
• Serve with pita bread.

ARTICHOKE AND BASIL HERO SANDWICH

Steps:

• To make the basil/parmesan mixture: (this mixture can be doubled if desired) in a blender or food processor bowl combine fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, capers, wine vinegar, mustard and garlic cloves; process until almost smooth.
• Cover and refrigerate for 8-24 hours (overnight is better!).
• Cut the bread in half lengthwise.
• Hollow out each half (leaving a 1/2-inch shell).
• Spread the prepared basil mixture over each bread half, then layer artichoke hearts (at this point you can add in cold cuts if desired) then provolone cheese, tomato then top with spinach.
• Cover with the bread top.
• Cut the sandwich crosswise into about 6-8 pieces.

ARTICHOKE-BASIL SPREAD

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine artichokes, basil, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and red-pepper flakes; pulse until smooth. Season with salt and pepper; pulse just to combine. Spread can be refrigerated up to 3 days in an airtight container.

CHICKEN WITH BASIL ARTICHOKE SAUCE

Steps:

• Rub chicken with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, brown chicken in oil on both sides. Transfer to a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Drizzle with lemon juice. Bake, uncovered, at 375° for 20-25 minutes or until chicken juices run clear., Meanwhile, in a small heavy saucepan, whisk cornstarch and milk until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Stir in the remaining ingredients; heat through. Serve sauce with chicken.

ARTICHOKE AND EGG SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine artichoke hearts, mayonnaise, sour cream, eggs, curry powder, salt, and black pepper in a bowl until well mixed.

ARTICHOKE CAPRESE PLATTER

Steps:

• Drain the artichokes, reserving 1/2 cup marinade. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, oil and the reserved marinade. , On a large serving platter, arrange the artichokes, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and basil. Drizzle with vinaigrette. If desired, sprinkle with coarsely ground pepper.