Spinach Artichoke And Bacon Dip With Crispy Pitas Food

WARM ARTICHOKE AND BACON DIP

Steps:

• For the pita chips: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a small bowl, combine the chili powder and cumin. Drizzle the tops of the pita breads with the oil and sprinkle with the spice mixture and salt. Cut each pita bread into 8 wedges and arrange in a single layer on a baking sheet. Bake until crisp and golden, about 10 minutes.
• For the dip: Place an oven rack in the center of the oven. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Butter a 9-inch round ceramic deep-dish pie pan or a 1-quart baking dish.
• Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the oil and bacon and cook until crispy, about 8 minutes. Remove the bacon and drain on paper towels. When cool enough to handle, crumble into 1/2-inch pieces. Set aside. In the same skillet, add the oil (if needed), shallots, garlic, artichokes, 1/2 teaspoon of the salt and pepper. Cook over medium-high heat until the shallots are translucent and the artichokes begin to brown, about 8 minutes.
• Transfer the vegetables to a food processor. Add the mascarpone cheese, sour cream, mayonnaise, lemon juice, 1/2 of the cooked bacon pieces and the remaining 1 teaspoon salt. Pulse until combined but still chunky. Place the dip in the prepared baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining bacon pieces. Bake until just warmed through (do not let the dip boil), 10 minutes. Serve the pita chips alongside.

BACON AND ARTICHOKE PASTA

Steps:

• Heat a large skillet over medium high heat and add the EVOO, 3 turns of the pan. Add the guanciale or bacon and cook until crisp. Add the onion, garlic and a little pepper and stir for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the wine and stir. Add the stock and artichokes and heat through. Cool and store for a make-ahead meal. Reheat over medium heat.
• To serve, bring water to boil for the pasta. Salt the water and cook the pasta to al dente, reserving 1 cup of the starchy water just before draining. Add the pasta to the artichoke mixture. Sprinkle with the parsley and half the cheese and cook, tossing to combine and adding some of the starchy pasta water if necessary to loosen the sauce, 1 to 2 minutes. Serve with more cheese on top.
• Place the chicken in a large stockpot. Add the celery, carrot, onion, garlic, lemon, bay leaf, peppercorns and the herb bundle; season with salt. Cover the chicken with water and bring to a boil; reduce the heat to a low, rolling simmer. Simmer 60 to 75 minutes, then cool the chicken in its stock. Strain the stock. Remove the chicken in large pieces from the skin and bones. Cut half of the meat into bite-size chunks. Thinly slice or pull the remaining meat.

LEMONY SPINACH ARTICHOKE DIP WITH PITA CRISPS

Steps:

• To make dip:.
• Stir artichokes, sour cream, chickpeas, mayonnaise, cheese, green onions, lemon juice, soup mix and black pepper together in a large bowl.
• Drain the thawed spinach, squeeze out as much as you can with your hands, then press between paper towels. Stir in the artichoke mixture. Cover and chill in the refrigerator 30 minutes(and up to 2 days).
• Serve with pita crisps.
• To make Pita Crisps:.
• Preheat oven to 350*F.
• Cut each pita bread in half. Then cut halves into wedges. Spray a baking sheet with cooking spray. Place wedges on baking sheet in a single layer.
• Combine oil, pepper, garlic powder and salt in a small bowl. Brush each triangle with the oil/spice mixture.
• Bake the wedges 8-10 minutes, or until light brown and crispy. Be sure to watch closely so they don't burn!

SPINACH & ARTICHOKE DIP WITH PITA CHIPS

Steps:

• Thaw and drain spinach.
• Be certain to get all the liquid out. Add the rest of the ingredients, mix.
• Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-30 minutes, until top is golden brow n.
• - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Serving Ideas : Delicious with pita chips.
• * Exported from MasterCook * Pita Chips Recipe By : Claudia Landis Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:30 Categories : Appetizers Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 package whole wheat pita bread -- cut into wedges olive oil or vegetable cooking spray seasoning (such as Mrs.
• Dash) Cut pitas into 8-12 wedges per slice. Place the pita wedges onto a cookie sheet in a single layer.
• If using olive oil, brush the pita wedges with olive oil, then sprinkle with seasoning.
• If using cooking spray, sprinkle the pita wedges with seasoning, then spray.
• Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit until crisp, about 20 minutes.
• Pita chips may need to be turned half-way through in order to crisp on both sides.