Sundried Tomato And Artichoke Crostini Food

ARTICHOKE RELISH WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES AND OLIVES

Steps:

• Cook artichoke hearts according to package directions. Cut in half lengthwise.
• Drain tomatoes and cut into strips.
• Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl. Serve at once or refrigerate. Tastes best at room temperature.

CROSTINI WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATO JAM

Steps:

• For the sun-dried tomato jam:
• Place a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped sun-dried tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of the reserved sun-dried tomato oil, olive oil, onion, and garlic. Stir and cook until the onions are soft and beginning to brown at the edges, about 5 to 7 minutes. Add the sugar, vinegar, water, chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring the liquid to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer, covered, for 30 minutes. Remove the cover and continue simmering until most of the liquid is reduced and the mixture is the consistency of jam, about 5 to 10 more minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
• For the crostini:
• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil.
• Place the baguette slices on the baking sheet. Using a pastry brush, lightly coat the baguette slices with olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Bake until lightly toasted, about 8 minutes.
• Place the soft goat cheese in a small bowl. Stir in the thyme.
• To assemble:
• Spread the crostini with sun-dried tomato jam and top with the goat cheese and herb mixture. Transfer to a serving plate and serve.

SUNDRIED TOMATO AND ARTICHOKE CROSTINI

Steps:

• In the bowl of a food processor, combine 1/2 cup artichokes, 1/4 cup feta, garlic, lemon juice, and 2 teaspoons water; puree until smooth. In a medium bowl, combine tomatoes, pine nuts, basil, remaining chopped artichokes, remaining 1/4 cup feta, and reserved artichoke puree; season with salt and pepper. Garnish with sun-dried tomatoes, if desired, and serve on baguette slices. Store in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to three days.

CHEESY ARTICHOKE CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Place the baguette slices on the lined baking sheet. Bake until starting to crisp but not totally toasted, about 5 minutes.
• In a mixing bowl, stir together the cheeses, parsley, lemon zest and anchovy paste. Spread 1 tablespoon of the mixture onto the center of each baguette slice, being sure to leave a border of clean bread surrounding the cheese (it will spread as it melts in the oven). Place an artichoke heart in the center of each and set back on the baking sheet. Sprinkle about 1/2 teaspoon of grated Parmesan over each artichoke heart.
• Bake until the Parmesan is melted, about 10 minutes. Serve warm.

ARTICHOKE AND OLIVE CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat broiler.
• Arrange bread slices in 1 layer on a baking sheet and brush tops with 1 1/2 tablespoons oil (total). Broil 4 to 6 inches from heat until golden on top, about 30 seconds. Turn toasts over and broil until golden, about 30 seconds more. Transfer toasts to a rack to cool.
• Pulse artichokes with cream in a food processor until finely chopped. Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in salt and pepper to taste.
• Stir together olives, onion, and 1/2 tablespoon oil in a small bowl. Spread toasts evenly with artichoke cream and top with olive mixture. Drizzle with remaining 1 1/2 tablespoons oil just before serving.

ARTICHOKE-PARMESAN CROSTINI

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make crostini: Brush baguette slices on both sides with a total of 1 tablespoon oil; season with salt and pepper. Place on a baking sheet, and bake, turning over once, until golden, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool.
• Meanwhile, make topping: Finely chop artichokes, and combine in a bowl with Parmesan, parsley, and remaining tablespoon oil.
• Dividing evenly, spoon topping onto crostini, and garnish with additional Parmesan, if desired.

CROSTINI OF ARTICHOKES & CHIVES

Steps:

• Drain the tin of artichoke hearts and put them in a food processor with a good squeeze of lemon, the crushed garlic clove, 1 tbsp of the extra virgin olive oil, the Parmesan, a good pinch of salt and plenty of black pepper. Pulse to a chunky purée, scraping down the sides once or twice. Stir in a few snipped chives. This can be made a day ahead and chilled.
• Grill 12 slices of the baguette on each side until golden, rub lightly with the cut garlic clove and brush with the rest of the extra virgin olive oil. Spread generously with artichoke mix, scatter over Parmesan shavings and remaining chives, grind over pepper and serve.

ARTICHOKE COD WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400°. In a small bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients; toss to combine., Sprinkle both sides of cod with salt and pepper; place in a 13x9-in. baking dish coated with cooking spray. Top with artichoke mixture., Bake, uncovered, 15-20 minutes or until fish just begins to flake easily with a fork. If desired, serve over greens with lemon wedges.

HOT ARTICHOKE DIP WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease an 8x8-inch baking dish.
• In a medium bowl, mix together the Parmesan cheese, mayonnaise, and garlic powder. Stir in the artichokes, green onions, and sun-dried tomatoes. Mix well, and transfer to the prepared baking dish.
• Bake in a preheated oven until lightly browned, about 25 minutes. Sprinkle with paprika, and serve.

EASY ARTICHOKE CROSTINI

Steps:

• Set oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler.
• Place artichoke hearts in a bowl; mash with a fork. Stir in olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
• Cut baguette into 8 slices, about 1/2-inch thick; place slices on baking sheet.
• Broil both sides until toasted, 3 to 5 minutes. Slice garlic clove in half; rub on one side of each slice. Top bread slices with artichoke spread.

TOMATO-ARTICHOKE CROSTINI

Steps:

• Heat oven to 325°F. Line cookie sheet with foil. Place bread slices on cookie sheet; lightly spray bread with cooking spray.
• Bake 6 to 9 minutes or until crisp. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 20 minutes.
• Meanwhile, coarsely chop artichokes. In medium bowl, mix artichokes and remaining ingredients.
• Serve artichoke mixture with toasted bread slices.

SUN-DRIED TOMATO AND BASIL CROSTINI

Steps:

• Put tomatoes in medium bowl.
• Add 6 tablespoons dressing and toss to coat evenly.
• Marinate at room temperature 30 minutes.
• Cut bread diagonally into 8 slices, about 1/2 inch thick.
• Stack basil leaves and tightly roll up lengthwise.
• Cut crosswise into very thin slices to make chiffonade.
• Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Arrange slices of bread on baking sheet and brush both sides with remaining dressing.
• Bake until light golden, about 3 minutes on each side.
• Divide tomatoes evenly among bread slices.
• Bake until heated through, about 4 minutes.
• Sprinkle with basil and keep warm.
• Serve 2 crostini per person.

ARTICHOKE AND SUN-DRIED TOMATO BRUSCHETTA

Steps:

• Brush baguette slices with oil. Place bread on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 400° for 6-8 minutes or until lightly browned., Place the artichokes, tomatoes, garlic, oregano, basil, and ½ cup cheese in a food processor; cover and process until coarsely chopped., Spread 1 heaping tablespoon on each bread slice; sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake at 400° for 5-10 minutes or until top is bubbly.