Amazing Artichoke Toasts Recipes

THE MOST AMAZING ROASTED ARTICHOKES

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F.
• Use a knife to slice off the bottom 1/2-inch (or more, if you'd like) of the artichoke stems, and the top 1 inch of the artichoke globes (the leaves on top). Remove and discard any small leaves toward the bottoms of the stems. Rinse the artichokes with water.
• Slice the artichokes in half vertically. Use a spoon to scoop out the fuzzy "choke" in the middle of the artichoke. Then use kitchen shears to trim about 1/4/-inch off the pointy tips of each of the artichoke leaves (so that they don't poke you when you eat them). Rub a lemon wedge all over the entire surface of each artichoke half, to prevent browning.
• Place the artichoke halves in a baking dish or on a baking sheet cut-side-up. Brush the cut sides of the artichokes evenly with the olive oil. Then fill the cavities evenly with the garlic, followed by a few small sprigs of the fresh herbs. Season with salt and pepper.
• Flip the artichokes over, using the herbs to help hold in the garlic, so that they are cut-side-down. Brush the tops of the artichokes with oil, and season with salt and pepper.
• Bake uncovered for 15 minutes. Then remove and cover the pan with aluminum foil, and bake for an additional 25-35 minutes, or until the artichokes are tender and the leaves pull off easily.
• Place the tray on a cooling rack. Carefully remove, discard the herbs (or stir them into your dipping sauce for extra flavor), and drizzle the artichokes with extra lemon juice.
• Serve the roasted artichokes warm with your desired dipping sauce.

ARTICHOKE TOASTS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, mix artichoke hearts, onions, Parmesan and mayonnaise.
• Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour to blend flavors Spread about 1 tablespoon on each rye bread slice.
• Place slices on a cookie sheet; broil until the artichoke spread bubbles and browns.
• Serve warm.

ARTICHOKE & MUSHROOM TOASTS

Steps:

• Place bread on baking sheets; brush with 2 tablespoons oil. Broil 4-6 in. from heat for 1-2 minutes or until lightly toasted., In a large skillet, saute mushrooms with Italian seasoning in butter and remaining oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat and set aside., Place artichokes in a food processor; cover and process until finely chopped. Add mayonnaise and Parmesan cheese; cover and process until blended. Spread over toast slices; top with mushrooms and sprinkle with Swiss cheese., Bake at 350° for 4-6 minutes or until cheese is melted.

CREAMY HOT ARTICHOKE DIP WITH GARLIC TOAST ROUNDS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• In the bowl of a food processor, combine the artichokes, garlic, hot sauce, parmesan cheese, sour cream, cream cheese and process until creamy.
• Spoon dip into a small casserole, sprinkle with parmigiano-reggiano cheese and paprika and bake for 20 minutes. Remove and set on cooling rack.
• While the dip is cooking, in a small sauce pan melt butter and add diced garlic. Turn off heat and allow to sit for 5 minutes.
• Place sliced bread on a large baking sheet. Brush the top side only with the garlic butter. Note: if choosing to make a larger batch, the garlic butter ingredients can be doubled.
• While the dip is cooling, place the bread sliced under the broiler for 30 seconds to 1 ½ minutes only. Watch closely to ensure no burning. Remove as soon as the toast turns a light golden brown.

ARTICHOKE TOASTS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the artichokes, lemon juice, olive oil, pepper, salt, parsley, coriander seeds, and hot sauce; mix well. Refrigerate and marinate overnight.
• Preheat the oven broiler and spread the bread slices onto a baking sheet. Broil the bread slices until they are toasted. Spread the sliced bread generously with Garlic Aioli, top with a marinated artichoke, a strip of red pepper, and then sprinkle with basil. Serve immediately.
• In a blender or food processor, combine the eggs, chili-garlic sauce, lemon juice, and garlic. Pulse until well mixed, and then slowly pour in the olive oil and continue processing until the mixture is thick and creamy. Season, to taste, with salt.

AMAZING ARTICHOKE AND SPINACH DIP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
• Combine the artichoke hearts, onion, salad dressing, mayonnaise, sour cream, Swiss cheese, mozzarella cheese, 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a large mixing bowl; mix evenly. Gently fold the spinach into the mixture; spread into the bottom of an 8x8 casserole pan. Sprinkle 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese over the top. Cover with aluminum foil.
• Bake in preheated oven 15 minutes. Remove the aluminum foil and bake until top begins to brown, about 10 minutes more. Allow to cool 10 to 15 minutes before serving.

AMAZING ARTICHOKE TOASTS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the artichokes, lemon juice, olive oil, pepper, salt, parsley, coriander seeds, and hot sauce; mix well. Refrigerate and marinate overnight.
• Preheat the oven broiler and place the bread slices on a baking sheet. Broil the bread slices until they are toasted. Spread the sliced bread generously with the Garlic Aioli, top with a marinated artichoke, a strip of red pepper, and then sprinkle with basil. Serve immediately.
• Garlic Aioli:.
• In a blender or food processor, combine the eggs, chili-garlic sauce, lemon juice, and garlic. Pulse until well mixed, and then slowly pour in the olive oil and continue processing until the mixture is thick and creamy. Season, to taste, with salt.