Artichoke Heart And Red Pepper Bites Recipes

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Fill a bowl with ice water. Add the spinach to the boiling water and blanch for 10 to 20 seconds. Transfer to the ice water to cool for a few minutes, then drain and squeeze out excess water. Chop coarsely.
• Heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a large, heavy skillet over medium heat, and add the garlic. Cook, stirring, until the garlic is fragrant, about 30 seconds, and stir in the artichoke hearts. Stir for a few minutes, until the artichoke hearts are beginning to color, and add the thyme leaves and the spinach. Toss together and season to taste with salt and pepper. Remove from the heat.
• Preheat a panini grill. Top four of the bread slices with the artichoke hearts and spinach. Add strips of roasted pepper, then cheese. Top with the remaining bread and press together. Brush the outside of the bread (top and bottom slices) with olive oil. Place in the panini maker and grill for four to five minutes, until the cheese has melted and the bread is toasty. Slice in half and serve hot.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8 inch baking dish.
• Drain the artichoke hearts, reserving 2 tablespoons of the oil.
• Drain the roasted peppers and discard the liquid.
• Finely chop the artichoke hearts and peppers and set aside.
• Heat a large skillet over medium heat.
• Add the reserved oil, onion, and garlic.
• Cook for five minutes, or until soft and translucent.
• Remove from the heat and cool slightly.
• Beat the eggs in a large bowl until thick and lemon colored.
• Beat in the remaining ingredients along with the artichoke hearts, peppers, and onion mixture.
• Pour into the prepared pan.
• Bake for 30 minutes, or until pale golden brown.
• Cool for 15 minutes, then cut into one inch squares.
• Tightly wrap and refrigerate for up to 2 days, or freeze for up to a month.
• Serve cold, at room temperature, or gently reheated in a 300 degree oven for 5-10 minutes.

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch square baking pan.
• Drain marinade from 1 jar of artichokes into a medium sized skillet. Drain second jar and discard marinade. Heat the marinade in the medium sized skillet. Add the onions and garlic and saute for about 5 minutes.
• In a medium sized bowl, combine the eggs, bread crumbs, salt, pepper, oregano and hot pepper sauce. Slowly mix in the shredded cheddar cheese, parsley and artichoke. Blend the marinade with the sauteed onions and garlic into the mix.
• Grease a 9 inch square baking pan and pour in the contents of the bowl.
• Bake for approximately 30 minutes and allow to cool briefly. Cut into one inch squares and serve.

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Mix dressing and mustard in medium bowl until blended. Add artichokes, peppers and onions; mix well.
• Spoon into 1-qt. casserole sprayed with cooking spray; top with cheese.
• Bake 6 to 8 min. or until dip is heated through and cheese is melted.

Steps:

• Whisk first 6 ingredients in large bowl to blend. Add vegetables and olives. Toss to coat. Season with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep refrigerated. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.)
• Transfer mixture to bowl and serve.