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Stuffed Artichokes Focaccia

4 Large Original California artichokes, cooked 2 Cups Focaccia or herb bread crumbs 1/2 Cup Grated Parmesan Reggiano cheese 1/4 Cup Extra virgin olive oil 2 Cloves Garlic, minced 2 Tbsp Chopped Italian parsley 1Tbsp Chopped fresh oregano Salt and Pepper INSTRUCTIONS: Wash artichokes. Cut off stems at base and remove small bottom leaves. Trim outer dark green layer from artichoke bottoms. Cut off top quarter of artichokes and discard. To prevent discoloration of artichokes, rub all cut surfaces with […]

Seafood Stuffed Artichoke

10 Medium to Large Original California artichokes, cooked 1Lb. Medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined 1Lb. Bay scallops ½ Lb. Butter 1Lb. Dungeness Crab meatLb.Sour cream 1Lb. Cream Cheese 1Lb. Shredded Parmesan Cheese, divided INSTRUCTIONS: Wash artichokes. Cut off stems at base and remove small bottom leaves. Trim outer dark green layer from artichoke bottoms. Cut off top quarter of artichokes and discard. Stand artichokes upright in steamer or deep saucepan, with 3 inches boiling water. Cover, steam or boil […]

Baby Artichoke Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Salad: 5 Original Baby California Artichokes, drained and roughly chopped ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained (reserve 2 tablespoons of oil) ½ cup kalamata olives, chopped 3 tablespoons capers, rinsed 1/4 cup each sliced scallions and chopped parsley 1 cup packed fresh arugula 1/3 cup parmesan cheese 3 tablespoon pine nuts Dressing: 3 tablespoons pesto (homemade 1/3 cup olive oil 2 tablespoons of reserved sun-dried tomato oil 1 tablespoon lemon juice salt and pepper to taste SALAD: Cook […]

Hot Lips Dip

1 can Tomato sauce (8ounces) ½ tsp Lemon Juice 1 clove Garlic crushed 1/8 tsp Crushed Red Pepper 1/3 tsp Black Pepper Dash hot pepper sauce (Tabasco) In a small bowl, combine all ingredients for dip. Makes 1 cup.

Grilled Artichoke

4 Large Original California artichokes ¼ Cup Balsamic vinegar ¼ Cup Water ¼ Cup Soy Sauce 1Tbsp Ginger, minced ¼ Cup Olive oil Salt and Pepper INSTRUCTIONS: 1.Wash artichokes. Cut off stems at base and remove small bottom leaves. Cut off top quarter of artichokes and discard. Makes 4 servings. 2. Boil or steam artichokes until bottoms pierce easily, or a petal pulls off easily. 3. Drain artichokes and cool. 4. Cut each artichoke in half lengthwise and scrape out […]

French Fried Artichokes

14 Medium Original California artichokes 1 Egg ½ Cup Milk ½ Cup Biscuit baking mix ¼ Cup Flour 11/2 Tsp Double acting baking powder 1 Tsp Salt ½ Tsp Garlic Powder ¼ Cup Finely chopped onion 1 Tbsp Chopped parsley Frying oil for deep frying INSTRUCTIONS: Wash artichokes. Cut off top half of artichokes and trim stem. Snip off all outer leaves down to pale green leaves. Slice artichokes in halves lengthwise; remove center petals and fuzzy center of artichokes. […]

Crab Stuffed Artichoke

4 Medium Original California artichokes, prepared and cooked as directed for whole 1 Cup Diced zucchini 1 Cup Chopped fresh mushrooms ½ Cup Shredded carrots ½ Cup Dry white wine 1 Tbsp Cornstarch 2 Cups Crab meat or imitation crab 1 Tsp Dijon mustard Salt and pepper to taste INSTRUCTIONS: Wash artichokes. Cut off stems at base and remove small bottom leaves. Trim outer dark green layer from artichoke bottoms. Cut off top quarter of artichokes and discard. Stand artichokes […]

Baby Artichoke Sauté with Lamb

12 Original Baby California Artichokes, halved 1 Lamb Loin, boned and well-trimmed 1 Tbsp Olive oil 3 Garlic cloves, crushed 2 Red bell peppers, roasted, peeled, seeded and cut into ½” strips 2 Tomatoes, medium size – peeled, seeded, and cut into cubes ½ C Calmata olives, pitted ¼ C Lamb or chicken stock, prepared 2 Tbsp Mint vinegar 1 tsp Ground coriander Salt and ground black pepper to taste and mint sprigs for garnish Directions: Wash artichokes. Snap off […]

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