Artichoke Heart And Red Pepper Bites Food

CREAMY ARTICHOKE PASTA

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions for al dente.
• Meanwhile, blend the drained artichoke hearts, 1/4 cup water, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a high-powered blender until completely smooth. Set aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a large high-sided skillet or braiser over medium heat. Add the roasted red peppers, olives, capers and red pepper flakes and sauté until warmed through, about 2 minutes. Stir in the garlic and a drizzle of oil if needed. Continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the garlic is slightly softened but not brown, about 1 minute. Stir in the blended artichoke hearts, then reduce the heat to low.
• When the pasta is ready, reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain the pasta and add it directly to the skillet with the artichoke sauce. Add about 1/2 cup of the reserved pasta water and toss together until the sauce and water become a cohesive creamy mixture, add more pasta water as needed. Turn off the heat. Add the basil and parsley, toss to combine and serve.

ARTICHOKE HEART AND RED PEPPER BITES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8 inch baking dish.
• Drain the artichoke hearts, reserving 2 tablespoons of the oil.
• Drain the roasted peppers and discard the liquid.
• Finely chop the artichoke hearts and peppers and set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the reserved oil, onion, and garlic.
• Cook for five minutes, or until soft and translucent.
• Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
• Beat the eggs in a large bowl until thick and lemon colored.
• Beat in the remaining ingredients along with the artichoke hearts, peppers, and onion mixture.
• Pour into the prepared pan.
• Bake for 30 minutes, or until pale golden brown.
• Cool for 15 minutes, then cut into one inch squares.
• Tightly wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to a month.
• Serve cold, at room temperature, or gently reheated in a 300 degree oven for 5-10 minutes.

ROASTED PEPPER AND ARTICHOKE BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Brush the baguette slices with the olive oil and place on a baking sheet. Toast until crisp but still slightly tender on the inside, 6 to 8 minutes. Let cool to room temperature.
• In a medium bowl, combine the artichoke marinade, artichokes and roasted red pepper and season with salt and pepper. Toss to coat.
• Spoon the artichoke and pepper mixture on the toasted baguette slices. Drizzle each with a little bit of the marinade.

ARTICHOKE BITES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly butter or spray a 6-cup nonstick muffin tin.
• Toast the bread slice until crisp. Cool and cut the toast into small pieces into a medium-size bowl and add the oregano, artichoke hearts, cheese, and parsley.
• Heat the oil in a small skillet over medium heat, add the onion, garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes, and cook until soft, about 5 minutes. Stir into the artichoke mixture.
• Lightly beat the eggs in a small bowl until foamy, stir into the artichoke mixture; spoon a 1/4 cup of the mixture into each of the muffin cups. Cook until lightly puffed, golden, and just set in the center, about 17 to 20 minutes. Let cool on a rack for about 5 minutes, then remove the artichoke bites from the pan and serve warm.

ARTICHOKE, OLIVE, AND ROASTED PEPPER ANTIPASTO

Steps:

• Quick-roast and peel bell peppers . Cut roasted peppers into 3/4-inch-wide strips. Mince garlic. Rinse and drain artichoke hearts. Pat artichokes dry and cut through stem ends into quarters. Chop parsley.
• In a 12-inch heavy skillet cook garlic in oil and butter over moderate heat, stirring, until fragrant. Add artichokes and cook, stirring, until heated through, about 3 minutes. Stir in roasted peppers, parsley, remaining ingredients, and salt and pepper to taste until combined.
• Serve antipasto at room temperature with bread.

PANINI WITH ARTICHOKE HEARTS, SPINACH AND RED PEPPERS

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. Add the spinach to the boiling water and blanch for 10 to 20 seconds. Transfer to the ice water to cool for a few minutes, then drain and squeeze out excess water. Chop coarsely.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, and add the garlic. Cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds, and stir in the artichoke hearts. Stir for a few minutes, until the artichoke hearts are beginning to color, and add the thyme leaves and the spinach. Toss together and season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.
• Preheat a panini grill. Top four of the bread slices with the artichoke hearts and spinach. Add strips of roasted pepper, then cheese. Top with the remaining bread and press together. Brush the outside of the bread (top and bottom slices) with olive oil. Place in the panini maker and grill for four to five minutes, until the cheese has melted and the bread is toasty. Slice in half and serve hot.

RED PEPPER AND ARTICHOKE BITES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Chop the onion and garlic and saute them in a pan using the reserved oil from the artichoke hearts.
• Cook until the onion is soft and translucent.
• Meanwhile beat the eggs until they are thick and lemon coloured.
• Add the onions, garlic, and the rest of the ingredients and stir gently.
• Grease an 8 inch by 8 inch pan and pour the egg mixture in.
• Bake for 30 minutes or until the top is golden and the egg is set.
• Let cool for fifteen minutes and then cut into squares.
• Serve warm or cold.
• These can be wrapped and refrigerated or frozen.
• They can be reheated in a 300 degree oven.