Spicy Artichoke Food

SPICY SWISS CHARD AND ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Heat 1 tablespoon butter in a large sauté pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the bacon and cook until crispy and browned, another 5 minutes. Remove all but 1 tablespoon of the bacon fat. Add the chard and cook, stirring occasionally, until wilted, 4 to 5 minutes. Stir in the artichoke hearts, pickled jalapeños and sun-dried tomatoes; heat through, about 1 minute.
• In a medium pot, melt the remaining 3 tablespoons butter over medium-high heat. Add the flour and cook, whisking, until golden, about 2 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium and slowly whisk in the milk. Cook, whisking constantly, until thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the sauce to the chard mixture. Stir in the ricotta, cream cheese, cheddar and parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer to the baking dish. Sprinkle with more parmesan. Bake until golden brown and bubbling, about 20 minutes. Serve with pita chips or crackers.

HOT AND SPICY ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients in crockpot.
• Heat on high til warmed.
• Turn to low to keep warm.
• Serve with tortilla chips, pita chips, and/or veggies.
• ENJOY!

STEAMED WHOLE ARTICHOKES WITH SPICY LEMON CAPER MAYONNAISE

Steps:

• Place each artichoke on its side on a flat surface. Use a serrated knife to saw off the stem at the base of the artichoke so it can sit upright on a plate without falling over once cooked.
• In a large pot, add 3 inches of water. Insert a steamer basket. Place the artichokes top-down in the basket, wedged in a single layer. Cover. Bring the water to a boil over high heat and cook until tender when pierced with the tip of a knife, 30 to 35 minutes. If the pot runs out of water while cooking, simply add more to the bottom.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, oil, capers, mustard, vinegar, hot sauce and red pepper flakes. Taste and adjust the seasoning. Garnish with the chives.
• Serve the artichokes with the dipping sauce.

SPICY ARTICHOKE-PARMESAN APPETIZER DIP

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Mix all ingredients except cilantro.
• Spoon into shallow ovenproof dish sprayed with cooking spray.
• Bake 20 to 25 min. or until hot and bubbly. Top with cilantro.

CREAMY & SPICY ARTICHOKE DIP WITH PITA CHIPS

Steps:

• Using electric mixer, beat first 8 ingredients in large bowl to blend.
• Fold in artichokes, mozzarella, green onions and jalapeno.
• Transfer to 11x7x2-inch glass baking dish.
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place pita triangles in single layer on baking sheet.
• Brush with oil and sprinkle with salt.
• Bake until crisp, about 10 minutes.
• Remove from oven& keep the oven on.
• Bake dip until bubbling and brown on top, about 20 minutes.
• Serve hot.

"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 SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Melt butter over medium heat in large saucepan or skillet.
• Add chopped onions and cook until tender, about 5 minutes.
• Add artichokes and spinach (thawed and drained), cream cheese, sour cream, Tabasco sauce, salt and cheeses.
• Cook until heated through.
• Pour into a ½ quart casserole dish.
• Sprinkle remaining cheese on top.
• Place in oven until cheese is melted and slightly brown.
• Remove and serve immediately with choice of chips (recommend Tostito Golds).