Italian Tomato Artichoke Platter Recipes

ARTICHOKE TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Arrange tomato wedges on a large platter; sprinkle with salt and pepper. In a small bowl, toss remaining ingredients; spoon over tomatoes.

ARTICHOKE CAPRESE PLATTER

Steps:

• Drain the artichokes, reserving 1/2 cup marinade. In a small bowl, whisk vinegar, oil and the reserved marinade. , On a large serving platter, arrange the artichokes, tomatoes, mozzarella cheese and basil. Drizzle with vinaigrette. If desired, sprinkle with coarsely ground pepper.

ITALIAN TOMATO & ARTICHOKE PLATTER

Steps:

• Make the dressing by combining the chopped basil with the olive oil in a small bowl. Season well.
• Slice the larger tomatoes, leaving smaller ones whole or halved. Lay them on a platter, then top with the onion slices and artichokes. Scatter over the basil leaves, drizzle over the dressing and add a good grinding of black pepper.

ANTIPASTO PLATTER

Steps:

• Place the sliced mozzarella on a serving platter, sprinkle the slices with the olive oil and cracked pepper. Artfully arrange the salami, Peppadews, cucumber slices, artichoke hearts, tomatoes, olives and Bruschetta around the platter and decorate with stems of basil leaves.
• Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Slice the baguette at an angle 1/2-inch-thick. Brush both sides of the bread with olive oil and sprinkle one side with salt and pepper. Bake for 10 minutes, until lightly toasted.

TOMATO AND ARTICHOKE TART

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
• Roll out each puff pastry sheet to a 12 by 14-inch rectangle. Place on the baking sheet and fold over the edges of each pastry to form a 1/2-inch border. Prick the bottom of pastry with a fork; set aside.
• Arrange tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and cheeses on puff pastry. Sprinkle with Italian seasoning.
• Bake in preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until edges are puffed and golden brown.
• Cut into serving potions and serve hot.

BRAISED ARTICHOKES WITH TOMATOES AND MINT

Steps:

• Place tomatoes in a large Dutch oven or other heavy pot, crushing with your hands; add wine, red pepper flakes, 2 tsp. salt, 1/2 cup oil, and 2 cups water; set aside.
• Pulse anchovies and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. Add mint and pulse until coarsely chopped. With the motor running, stream in remaining 1/2 cup oil; process until a coarse paste forms. Set pesto aside.
• Remove several layers of dark-green outer leaves from artichokes (keep going until you get to the tender light-green leaves). Using a serrated knife, cut off top 1" of artichokes and trim stem ends. Rub cut ends with lemon halves to prevent browning. Working with 1 artichoke at a time, use a paring knife or vegetable peeler to remove tough outer green layer from base and stem to reveal pale-green underneath; rub all over with lemon. Halve through stem and rub cut sides with more lemon. Use a spoon to scoop out choke, then pull out spiky inner leaves; rub insides with lemon. Rub reserved pesto all over artichoke halves and place artichokes in a single layer inside reserved pot, submerging in tomato mixture.
• Bring to a simmer over medium-low and cook, turning artichokes occasionally, until hearts are fork-tender, 55-65 minutes. Transfer artichokes to a platter and tent with foil to keep warm.
• Increase heat to medium, bring sauce to a boil, and cook until slightly thickened, 10-15 minutes. Taste and season with more salt if needed. Spoon over artichokes.

TUSCAN TOMATO ARTICHOKE SOUP

Steps:

• Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 5 minutes. Add artichoke hearts, tomatoes, vegetable broth, roasted bell peppers, basil, herbes de Provence, salt, and pepper; reduce heat and simmer, covered, until flavors combine, about 20 minutes.
• Transfer artichokes, tomatoes, and roasted bell peppers to a blender using a slotted spoon; puree until smooth.
• Stir half-and-half into the broth mixture in the pot. Add pureed artichoke mixture; stir slowly until blended. Stir in Parmesan cheese before serving.

FRESH TOMATO, OLIVE, ARTICHOKE

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients, taste, and adjust seasonings to your liking.
• Put aside to let flavors blend (not in frig!) while you cook up your pasta.
• Angel hair works best for this.
• I would use 8 oz, but then I like LOTS of flavor so for some 16 oz of pasta may be fine.
• When pasta is done, drain, then immediately toss with tomato mixture.
• Add more oil if needed.

ARTICHOKES WITH TOMATO-HERB DRESSING

Steps:

• Wash artichokes; trim off stem and any small leaves.
• Cut off one-quarter of the leaf tips.
• Quarter artichokes; use a spoon to scrape out the fuzzy choke.
• In a Dutch oven cook artichokes and 2 tablespoons of vinegar, covered, in boiling salted water for 10 minutes or tender and a leaf pulls off easily.
• Drain; rinse in cold water and drain again.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl stir together remaining vinaigrette, tomato, bell pepper, garlic, and Italian seasoning.
• Arrange artichoke quarters on a serving platter or individual plates lined with lettuce, if desired.
• Spoon dressing mixture over artichokes.
• Sprinkle with cheese.