Marinated Olives Red Bell Pepper Artichoke Hearts And Mushrooms Food

MARINATED OLIVES

Steps:

• Place olives in a bowl. Combine the remaining ingredients; pour over olives and stir. Cover and refrigerate for 1-2 days before serving, stirring several times each day. , Olives may be refrigerated for 2 weeks. Serve with a slotted spoon.

MARINATED MUSHROOMS AND ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• 1. in a large pan, mix mushrooms, the water, juice, garlic, and 1/2 teaspoons salt. Bring to boiling. Reduce heat. Simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Drain, cool slightly.
• 2. Meanwhile, for marinade, in a large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, oregano, mustard, and 1/4 teaspoons salt. Add mushrooms, artichoke hearts, olives, and if desired roasted red pepper. Toss gently to coat. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for 8 to 24 hours, stirring occasionally.
• 3. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving. Use a wooden picks or skewers to serve. Makes eight servings.

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.

MARINATED PEPPERS, ARTICHOKES, AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Preheat broiler with rack 6 inches away from heat.
• Cut peppers in half lengthwise; discard seeds and membranes. Place peppers skin side up, on aluminum foil lined baking sheet.Broil, turning once, 15 minutes or until blackened and charred.Place peppers in a plastic bag, and seal. Let stand 15 minutes. Peel and discard skins; cut pepper into strips.
• Combine peppers and remaining ingredients in a large bowl. Transfer to 2 (1 quart) jars, if desired. Will keep in refrigerator up to 3 weeks. Makes 7 cups.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SKILLET

Steps:

• Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and saute until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
• Add the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil to the skillet. Add the tomatoes and cook until they start to blister, pop and release their juices, about 3 minutes. Lightly mash them with a wooden spoon or fork. Stir in the artichoke hearts with the marinade, olives and roasted red peppers. Season with salt and pepper and cook until heated through, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the parsley and cooked chicken and cook for another minute.
• Meanwhile, cook the frozen rice according to the package instructions. Transfer the rice to a serving bowl and top with the chicken mixture.

MARINATED OLIVES, RED BELL PEPPER, ARTICHOKE HEARTS AND MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Whisk first 6 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Add vegetables and olives. Toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.)
• Transfer mixture to bowl and serve.

SAUTEED CHICKEN BREAST WITH ARTICHOKES AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat; add the olive oil. Season the chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Lay the chicken skinned side down in the skillet and cook, turning once, until golden, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer the chicken to a baking dish or roasting pan and bake just until firm to the touch, about 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, add the onion, garlic, thyme to the skillet and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook, stirring occasionally, until brown, about 5 minutes. Add the artichokes and peppers and cook until brown as well, about 3 minutes. Add the vermouth and stir with a wooden spoon to scrape up the browned bits from the bottom of the pan. Simmer until the vermouth is syrupy, then add the broth and bring the mixture to a full boil. Simmer until the sauce thickens, and season with salt and pepper. Whisk in the butter and add the parsley. Pour the sauce over the chicken, and serve.

MARINATED ARTICHOKE HEARTS & MUSHROOMS

Steps:

• Drain artichoke hearts thoroughly& cut into quarters.
• Combine next 8 ingredients in a large bowl until well blended.
• Stir in artichoke hearts, mushrooms& pimentos, cover with plastic wrap& refrigerate.
• Stir or toss mixture occasionally.

MARINATED OLIVES

Steps:

• Combine the olive oil, vinegar, bay leaves and garlic in a small saucepan and heat just until warm over low heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the lemon rind, thyme, rosemary and fennel seeds.
• Place the olives in a wide mouthed jar and pour in the olive oil mixture. Shake the jar to coat the olives. Refrigerate for two hours or for up to two weeks. Shake the jar a few times a day to redistribute the seasonings.

MARINATED OLIVES, RED BELL PEPPER, ARTICHOKE HEART

Steps:

• In a large salad bowl combine the olive oil, vinegar, basil, parsley, garlic, mustard and whisk together. Add all the vegetables and olives and toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally. (Can be made 1 day ahead.) Keep refrigerated. Let stand at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving. Transfer the salad to a serving bowl and serve.

BRAISED CHICKEN WITH ARTICHOKE HEARTS, MUSHROOMS, AND PEPPERS

Steps:

• In a heavy skillet heat the oil over moderately high heat until it is hot but not smoking, in it brown the chicken, patted dry, and transfer the chicken to a plate. In the fat remaining in the skillet cook the onion, the garlic, and the peperoncini over moderately low heat, stirring, until the onion is softened. Add the bell pepper, the mushrooms, and salt and pepper to taste and cook the mixture over moderate heat, stirring, until the bell pepper is softened. Add the wine, the broth, the artichoke hearts, and the chicken, bring the liquid to a boil, and simmer the mixture, covered, for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a platter and keep it warm. Whisk the beurre manié into the pepper mixture and simmer the sauce, whisking, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until it is thickened. Stir in the parsley and pour the sauce over the chicken.