Artichoke Caper Lemon Dip Food

10 ARTICHOKE DIPPING SAUCES

Steps:

• Mix together in a small bowl and serve.

STEAMED ARTICHOKES WITH LEMON BUTTER

Steps:

• Pull off any brown or very tough outer leaves from one artichoke. Use a sharp knife to cut off the top 1 inch of artichoke, then rub with the cut side of the lemon. Use kitchen shears or scissors to cut the pointy tops off the remaining outer layer of leaves. Use a vegetable peeler or paring knife to peel the stem down to its tender pale-colored core; immediately rub the stem with a lemon half. Use your fingers to separate the center leaves to expose the fuzzy pale choke sitting on top of the heart. Use a grapefruit spoon (or other spoon) to scoop out the choke, and rub a little lemon juice over the exposed flesh. Repeat with the remaining artichokes.
• Fill a medium pot with 2 inches of water, place a steamer basket inside, and bring water to a simmer. Place the artichokes bottoms down on the rack, cover with a tight-fitting lid, and simmer over low heat until you can easily pull off an artichoke leaf, 45 minutes to 1 1/2 hours. Remove from the steamer basket and transfer to a serving platter.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, garlic and salt. Slowly whisk in butter. To serve, have everyone pull off the leaves and dunk the meaty bottoms into the lemon butter, swirling to mix butter with each dip (the butter will separate as it sits).

STEAMED WHOLE ARTICHOKES WITH SPICY LEMON CAPER MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Place each artichoke on its side on a flat surface. Use a serrated knife to saw off the stem at the base of the artichoke so it can sit upright on a plate without falling over once cooked.
• In a large pot, add 3 inches of water. Insert a steamer basket. Place the artichokes top-down in the basket, wedged in a single layer. Cover. Bring the water to a boil over high heat and cook until tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, 30 to 35 minutes. If the pot runs out of water while cooking, simply add more to the bottom.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, oil, capers, mustard, vinegar, hot sauce and red pepper flakes. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Garnish with the chives.
• Serve the artichokes with the dipping sauce.

FRIED CHEESE RAVIOLI WITH TOMATO PEPPER RELISH AND ARTICHOKE CAPER DIP

Steps:

• In a straight-sided skillet, heat 2-inches of oil, over medium-high heat. Oil is ready when the tip of a wooden skewer is inserted and the oil bubbles around it. When oil is ready, carefully fry ravioli until golden brown, about 1 minute per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
• For Tomato Pepper Relish: In small bowl, combine red peppers and tomatoes. Stir in brown sugar and balsamic vinegar; set aside.
• For Artichoke Caper Dip: In small bowl, combine artichoke hearts, capers, mayonnaise, sour cream, parmesan cheese, and lemon juice; set aside.
• Serve ravioli hot with Tomato Pepper Relish and Artichoke Caper Dip.

LEMONY ARTICHOKES AND CAPERS DIP

Steps:

• In food processor, process garlic until finely chopped.
• Add capers, ¼ cup olive oil, canola oil, lemon juice and herbs & spices. Pulse until capers are SLIGHTLY chopped.
• Add the rest of the olive oil and artichokes. Pulse once to three times - you want to see artichoke pieces.
• Taste. May add a little more olive oil if necessary for a looser dip consistency.

ARTICHOKE & LEMON DIP

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender, then season with salt and pepper. Purée until fine, then scrape into a bowl. Sprinkle with extra pine nuts and the reserved parsley leaves to serve.

LEMON CHICKEN WITH ARTICHOKES AND CAPERS

Steps:

• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet.
• Add the onion and garlic and cook for three minutes.
• Add the chicken and cook until lightly browned.
• Add the mushrooms and cook 2 minuts more.
• Add the flour and cook 1 minute, stirring.
• Remove the skillet from the heat and slowly stir in the chicken broth, wine, lemon juice and lemon zest.
• REturn the skillet to the heat and bring to a boil, stirring until the liquid thickens.
• Add the artichokes.
• Cover and reduce the heat; simmering 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until the chicken is cooked through.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Serve the chicken and sauce over linguini or rice and garnish with the capers.

LEMON CAPER DIP

Steps:

• In a small, non-reactive serving bowl combine all the ingredients.
• Cover and chill until ready to serve.
• *Stir dip before serving.*.
• Garnish with some fresh dill weed and a few strands of lemon peel.

ARTICHOKE, CAPER & LEMON DIP

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender, then season with salt and pepper.
• Purée until fine, then scrape into a bowl.
• Sprinkle with extra pine nuts and the reserved parsley leaves to serve.