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1 1/2 bitty boule sour dough bread 2 tsp dried onion 1 can organic diced tomatoes 1/2 tsp garlic powder 1 tsp dried basil 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp chicken soup base stock 1 cup water 1 cup marinated quartered artichoke hearts Everyone loves this stuffing.  Its super easy. Directions  Tear bread up into chunks and put to the side.  Place the remainder of ingredients into a sauce pan and bring to a boil.  Stir in bread.  remove from head and place in a greased baking dish.  Back in the oven for 20 minutes at 350.  make sure the top is browned and crunchy. Green   Shellfish Yellow  Nuts Blue   Soy Purple  Milk Red  Eggs Orange  Fish

I love this appetizer.  My husband and kids love it too.  Easy to set out when entertaining. The recipe starts with simple ingredients. 1 cup of marinted artichoke hearts drained. 1tbsp capers 4 oz manchego cheese 1 clove garlic 12 pieces of crostini or toasted slices of baguette bread You have two choices with preparation.  You can had chop or use a food processor.  I used my magic bullet.  It makes for quick clean up.   First finely mince the garlic.  I like it first so that it gives a more even flavor. Add  in the artichoke hearts these can be roughly chopped.  Last add in the capers.  I like them less chopped so that you get little hits of their salty bite.   Once you have your topping mixed spread out on your crostini.  Use a vegetable peeler to make thin slices of cheese.  Put pieces of cheese on top of each piece of bruschetta.  You should have extra cheese.  ...

12 ounces of fresh lump crab meat 1/4 cup organic butter 1/4 cup unbleached organic flour 2 cups organic milk 1 1/2 cup organic half and half 1 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese 14 oz. artichoke bottoms chopped 1/4 teaspoon white pepper 2 tablespoon white wine I know this is not a healthy soup.  It definitely has a lot of fat.  But think of it a special treat once in a while a treat is ok.  And this soup is really good.   Directions: Melt butter in a sauce pan over low heat.  Add flour and stir until smooth.  Stir constantly until slightly golden. Slowly stir in milk and half and half.  Add cheese.  continue to stir while cooking over medium heat until thickened.  Add artichokes, crab, white wine and white pepper.  Simmer a couple of minutes and serve hot.   Enjoy this wonderful soup. Yellow  Nuts Blue   Soy Red  Eggs Orange  Fish

I love cooking with Wine . I even enjoy wine clubs where you can find out more about wines and try ones you might not otherwise drink. I have read many articles saying that the healthiest women over 40 are women who drink one glass of red wine a day.  Below is one of my favorite recipes with white wine. 1/2 Cup Marinated Artichokes  1 1/2 Tbsp Capers  1 tsp Lemon Zest  2 Cloves Garlic  1/4 cup of white wine ( I used Sauvignon Blanc) 1 1/2 Tbsp Pine Nuts 1/4 cup of oil from the Marinated Artichokes 1/4 Cup Feta cheese 1 package all natural cheese and spinach tortellini by Barilla  Directions; Chop the Artichokes, Crush Garlic and chop, place in a pan.  Add oil and pine nuts saute until pine nuts turn slightly golden.  Reserve feta cheese until the end. Add remaining ingredients warm while you Cook tortellini according to directions.  Drain tortellini and toss with sauce and add Feta.  Enjoy this was a huge hit wi...

I finally got a picture. My family loved the smell and as soon as I put it on a plate they ate it up.  I only got one bite of the chicken because the kids asked for mine when they finished their portion. They ate so fast they were asking for more before I even made it to the table.  Ok on to the recipe.   1 Can of artichoke bottoms 1 teaspoon adobe seasoning 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup olive oil 1/2 cup white wine 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 4 boneless skinless chicken breast Directions:  cut the artichokes into quarters.  Put olive oil in skillet and place chicken in skillet.  Put in artichokes in skillet.  Pour wine in skillet.  Sprinkle 1/2 adobe, salt, and garlic on chicken.  Cover skillet and cook five minutes on medium heat.  Flip chicken and sprinkle the rest of seasoning on chicken.  Return cover and cook five more minutes.  Uncover and cook additional few minutes until chicken is done and se...