Provencal Tomato And Artichoke Dip Food

ROASTED ARTICHOKE HEARTS PROVENCAL

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
• Toss the artichoke hearts, olives, capers, orange zest, tomatoes and garlic with the wine, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste in a large bowl. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet and roast, stirring once or twice, until the tomatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
• Transfer to a platter, drizzle with olive oil, sprinkle with more salt and top with the basil.

ARTICHOKES PROVENCAL

Steps:

• Cook 1/2 chopped onion, 2 chopped garlic cloves and a pinch of salt in a skillet with 1 tablespoon olive oil, 5 minutes. Pour in 1/2 cup white wine and reduce by half. Add 2 chopped tomatoes, two 9-ounce packages frozen artichoke hearts, 3 tablespoons water, 1 strip lemon zest and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cook, covered, 6 minutes. Stir in chopped olives, basil and salt and pepper.

ARTICHOKE PROVENCALE

Steps:

• Cover the bottom of a saute pan with 1/8 cup olive oil and heat. Add the garlic and shallot to pan, and saute until light brown in color. Add the bay scallops and rock shrimp and saute for 1 to 2 minutes. Do not overcook scallops and shrimp. Remove from heat.
• In another saute pan, add the remaining 1/8 cup olive oil and heat. Add tomatoes, mushrooms, lemon juice, clam juice, white wine, and capers. Simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Reduce liquid by 25 percent.
• Add the reserved seafood to the mixture of tomatoes and mushrooms. Add the green onions. In a small bowl, make a beurre manie by combining the butter and the flour and mixing until a paste is formed. Add the beurre manie to the mixture and whisk to incorporate. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Place artichoke halves in a soup bowl and ladle mixture over artichoke.

SPICY ARTICHOKE AND FRESH TOMATO DIP

Steps:

• Dip -- In a medium size bowl add all the ingredients, except the fresh tomatoes and mix well until combined. Then slowly add in the fresh tomatoes and fold in gently.
• Pour in a pie plate or small 8" casserole dish sprayed with Pam and baked at 350 for approximately 30 minutes on the middle shelf uncovered - until bubbly and golden brown on top.
• Serve -- Garnish with chopped black olives, or another nice garnish is diced scallions. Serve with crackers, bagel chips, bread sticks, or baguettes, etc. Use your favorite combinations. This is also good with cauliflower, cucumber slices, or squash as well. ENJOY!

PROVENCAL TOMATO AND ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Mix together artichokes, yogurt, Parmesan cheese, arugula, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and pepper. Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving for flavors to blend. Serve with grilled pita triangles or pita chips.