Artichoke Tapenade With Pita Chips Food

ROASTED RED PEPPER & ARTICHOKE TAPENADE

Steps:

• Add all ingredients to a food processor.
• Pulse to a finely chopped tapenade.
• Transfer to a bowl, and serve with pita bread, pita chips, gluten-free crackers, whatever your desire.
• NOTE: You can also blend the ingredients in the processor until you reach a smooth consistency for a different texture dip (like a hummus), which can also be used as an aioli on sandwiches, or with focaccia bread.

OLIVE AND ARTICHOKE TAPENADE

Steps:

• Finely chop first 5 ingredients in processor. Add 1 tablespoon parsley and oil; puree until coarse paste forms. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to small bowl. Sprinkle with 1 tablespoon parsley. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)

SPINACH, ARTICHOKE AND BACON DIP WITH CRISPY PITAS

Steps:

• Heat the vegetable oil in a small skillet over medium low heat. Add the garlic and shallot and cook, stirring frequently, until the shallot softens and the garlic begins to brown, about 7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
• Put the spinach in a colander and squeeze out all of the excess water. Transfer to a large mixing bowl and add the artichoke hearts, crumbled bacon, cooked garlic and shallot, lemon zest, sour cream, salt and pepper. Mix well with a rubber spatula, and transfer to a decorative bowl. Allow to sit for 30 minutes before serving so the flavors can blend. Serve with crispy pitas.
• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Mix all of the herbs and spices in a small bowl. Put the pita wedges into a large mixing bowl and add the spice mix. Drizzle the oil over all and toss well to coat. Put the pitas onto a baking sheet, shake it to even them out and place the pan into the top half of the preheated oven until they are crispy and lightly brown, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven, let cool 10 minutes and mound around the dip bowl.

WARM FETA DIP WITH ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• In a medium bowl, stir together the artichoke hearts, feta, mayonnaise, Parmesan, pimientos and garlic until thoroughly combined. Transfer the mixture to a small casserole or glass pie plate and bake, uncovered, for 20 to 25 minutes, or until lightly browned. To serve, place the dish on a larger platter and surround with pita chips.

SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP WITH PITA CHIPS

Steps:

• Thaw and drain spinach.
• Be certain to get all the liquid out. Add the rest of the ingredients, mix.
• Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-30 minutes, until top is golden brow n.
• - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Serving Ideas : Delicious with pita chips.
• * Exported from MasterCook * Pita Chips Recipe By : Claudia Landis Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:30 Categories : Appetizers Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 package whole wheat pita bread -- cut into wedges olive oil or vegetable cooking spray seasoning (such as Mrs.
• Dash) Cut pitas into 8-12 wedges per slice. Place the pita wedges onto a cookie sheet in a single layer.
• If using olive oil, brush the pita wedges with olive oil, then sprinkle with seasoning.
• If using cooking spray, sprinkle the pita wedges with seasoning, then spray.
• Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until crisp, about 20 minutes.
• Pita chips may need to be turned half-way through in order to crisp on both sides.