Roasted Artichoke Hearts And Squash With Thyme 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.

ROASTED ARTICHOKE HEARTS AND SQUASH WITH THYME

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450 degrees with racks in upper and lower third. Gently toss together all ingredients in a large bowl.
• Spread vegetables in a single layer on 2 rimmed baking sheets. Roast, switching baking sheets halfway through cooking, until vegetables are tender and golden brown on the bottom, about 45 minutes. Transfer vegetables to a platter, and serve immediately.

KUMQUAT'S ROASTED ARTICHOKE HEARTS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• Empty artichoke hearts into colander, rinse a bit to remove brine and drain well.
• Mix gently with olive oil and garlic slices.
• Place artichoke mix in metal roasting pan and roast for about 1 hour or more, or until artichokes start to brown. Toss once or twice if desired.
• To make breadcrumbs, toast one slice or so of a good quality, dense bread such as sourdough or panzanella or whole wheat(or use day old bread). Tear into pieces and toss into blender. Blend until processed into fine crumbs.
• Melt butter over medium-low heat in non-stick pan and add bread crumbs. Toss a few minutes until slightly browned (this will depend on how well your bread was toasted).
• Remove from heat and add parmesan cheese, 1 teaspoon grated lemon rind, vegetable broth, thyme, salt and pepper. Mix well.
• When artichokes are done roasting, remove from oven and increase oven temperature to 450°F Toss artichokes gently with juice of 1/2 lemon and then with breadcrumb mixture. Place artichokes in single layer of a 2 quart square baking pan. Sprinkle any remaining breadcrumb mixture over top.
• Bake for 15 minutes or so until warm and cheese has melted.

ROASTED POTATOES AND ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Place potatoes and artichokes in a shallow baking pan coated with cooking spray. Drizzle with oil. Sprinkle with thyme, salt and pepper; stir to coat. , Bake, uncovered, at 425° for 35-40 minutes or until potatoes are tender, stirring every 15 minutes.

ROASTED ARTICHOKE HEARTS W/ SUN-DRIED TOMATOES & CHEESE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F.
• If the pine nuts are not already toasted, place on a shallow pan and toast for about 5 minutes (being very careful not to let them burn).
• Drain artichoke hearts in a colander and pat dry.
• Spray a 9" square shallow pan with cooking spray. Roll artichokes in breadcrumbs seasoned with salt and pepper. Place artichokes in the pan in a single layer. Sprinkle any remaining breadcrumbs evenly over the artichokes, if desired. Cook uncovered for 45 minutes.
• Meanwhile, prepare topping. Heat oil in a small frying pan and saute the shallots. Add garlic after 2-3 minutes and continue to saute until shallots and garlic are lightly browned, about 5 minutes total.
• Remove from heat and add tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, thyme, basil and wine. Mix well and spread evenly over the top of the artichoke hearts. Top with shredded cheese.
• Continue baking, uncovered, about 15 minutes or until cheese has melted and mixture is slightly bubbly. Serve immediately.

MEDITERRANEAN SPAGHETTI SQUASH

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place spaghetti squash cut-side down in a baking pan. Pour water around squash.
• Bake in the preheated oven until tender when pierced with a fork, about 45 minutes. Cool until easily handled, 5 to 10 minutes. Scrape out and discard seeds. Scrape flesh into strands with a fork.
• Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chicken; cook and stir until lightly browned, about 3 minutes per side.
• Heat remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and hot sauce; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in squash strands, artichoke hearts, and red bell pepper. Season with oregano, basil, and thyme.
• Stir chicken and Parmesan cheese into the saucepan. Cover and cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until flavors combine, about 5 minutes.