Spicy Artichoke And Fresh Tomato Dip Food

SUN-DRIED TOMATO ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, green onions, garlic salt and pepper until well combined.
• Serve with baguettes, crackers or vegetables. Store covered in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

ARTICHOKE, SPINACH & SUN-DRIED TOMATO DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Grease a 2 quart baking dish with cooking spray.
• In large bowl combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, shallots & garlic.
• Stir in artichoke hearts, spinach, tomatoes & cheese. *At this point you can wrap the baking dish in saran wrap and refrigerate overnight, or wrap in 2 layers of aluminum foil and freeze for 2 months (maybe even more). When ready to serve, remove from fridge or freezer and thaw (if needed) on counter before baking as directed.
• Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, or until the cheese that sticks out the top of the mixture begins to brown slightly.
• Serve with fresh vegetables or baked tortilla chips for dipping.

SPICY ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Melt the butter in a large skillet or saute pan over medium-high heat.
• Add the red onions, jalapenos and salt and cook until the onions are soft and translucent, 5 minutes.
• Add the artichokes and cook until starting to fall apart, 8 to 10 minutes.
• Reduce the heat to medium and add the cream cheese, stirring until melted.
• Add the sour cream and Jack cheese and mix until well combined.
• Transfer the dip to a warmer or slow cooker to hold for serving.

SPICY ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Place all of the ingredients in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer until combined, about 1-2 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl and mix again. Transfer the dip to a bowl and serve with your favorite chips, crackers or bread slices. Enjoy!

HOT ARTICHOKE-SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 450. Bring a pot of salted water to a boil and prepare a bowl of ice water. Stir the spinach and basil into the boiling water and cook until bright green, about 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and immediately plunge in the ice water. Drain and squeeze dry, then roughly chop.
• Puree the beans, cream cheese, garlic and chicken broth in a food processor until smooth, scraping the sides as needed. Transfer to a medium bowl and fold in the spinach and basil, artichokes, parmesan and 1/2 cup mozzarella. Add the cayenne, Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and black pepper to taste.
• Mist a deep 1-quart casserole dish with cooking spray. Spread the dip mixture in the dish and top with the remaining 1/4 cup mozzarella. Bake until golden and bubbly, 20 to 25 minutes. Serve warm with baked chips.

SPICY JALAPENO ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Drain and chop artichoke hearts.
• Combine artichoke hearts with remaining ingredients. Use as much or little of the jalapenos as you can handle. (When I make this for my family, I use an entire can, but when I make it for guests, I usually only use half of the can.).
• Pour into baking dish.
• Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and paprika.
• Bake at 400 degrees until bubbles around edges.
• Serve with tortilla chips, crackers, as a sandwich spread, etc.
• NOTE: Depending on preference, you can do a rough chop on the artichokes for a chunkier dip, or you can put all the ingredients (except for the cheese) in a blender to puree for a smoother dip.

"SPICY ARTICHOKE

Steps:

• Use a food processor with metal blade to finely grate Parmesan cheese.
• Add the cream cheese, mixing well.
• Transfer cheese mixture to a mixing bowl.
• Chop jalapeño peppers in processor, add drained artichoke hearts and process just until coarsely chopped.
• Add artichoke/jalapeño mixture and the jalapeño sauce to cheese mixture.
• Mix well.
• If needed, add small amount of additional marinade to obtain desired consistency.
• Salt and pepper to taste.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• Serve with a variety of crackers or chips.
• Makes 16 servings or yields 2 cups.
• Nutrition Facts (per 2 tablespoon serving): 82.8 calories; 72% calories from fat; 6.8g total fat; 21.1mg cholesterol; 151.4mg sodium; 70.6mg potassium; 2.0g carbohydrates; 0.7g fiber; 0.2g sugar; 1.4g net carbs; 3.9g protein.

SPICY TOMATO SAUCE

Steps:

• Blend the chillies, peppers, garlic, shallot and tomatoes in a food processor until smooth.
• Pour the purée into a stainless steel saucepan, add the sugar and vinegar, then bring to the boil, stirring from time to time. Reduce the heat and simmer for 40-60 mins until thick, stirring regularly, especially in the latter stages of cooking.
• Pour into large, warm sterilized jars then cool. This will keep for up to 2 weeks in the fridge.