for delicious, warm things. Here's a favorite of mine. Take it when you're asked to bring an appetizer, or serve it to your guests. I think credit goes to Williams-Sonoma--
Preheat oven to 325
In your blender or food processor whiz together: 8 oz drained, cooked artichoke hearts (frozen or canned is fine, skip the marinated ones), 1 cup grated parmesan cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup mayonnaise (are you still with me?) 8 oz cream cheese, 2 cloves garlice, 2 jalapeno peppers (I always skip those, if I don't know the crowd's spice level). Place into a quiche or pie dish. Bake 30-40 minutes until lightly browned on top.
Let rest 5-10 minutes, then set it down in front of your guests, with pita chips or crackers, or calorie-mitigating crudites. Trust it to disappear quickly, and your once dignified guests will arm wrestle over the last bite.
Everything on here is on my list of favorite things. It must be divine.
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you very much, I think I'll try that.
ReplyDeleteYou know, I'm always so damn freaked out when I have to bring food. It's one thing when they say, "bring something." I can bring a bottle of wine. But when they say, "bring a salad," or "bring an appetizer," I just panic. Thanks, Desiree.
ReplyDeleteP: From what I've observed, people are so happy to see you, it matters not what you bring (or, it's simply an added bonus!)Glad to lighten the burden of unrealizable expectations. M: You and me, kid.
ReplyDeleteDes, you just made my week.
ReplyDeleteI think I'll go to the horrible Ralph's and get that Brandy you talked about. The rain will never stop. I just know it.
ReplyDeleteAH: Not sure you'll find the brand I recommend there. WHY do we get the horrible Ralphs? Why?
ReplyDeleteI got a variation of this recipe from a friend's mother back when I was first married and took it to Christmas Eve at my cousin's. For years - nay, decades - I was the "artichoke dip" person for every family gathering.
ReplyDeleteI still make it, though infrequently, and it's always delicious. My recipe calls for everything to be pureed before baking.