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Friday, April 1, 2011

A - Z Blogging Challenge - A






I LOVE to cook and bake so I thought I would do recipes for the A - Z  Challenge.  They're all tried, tested and true and I hope you enjoy them!!



"A "


 Artichoke  Dip

1 bottle artichoke hearts
2 large cloves garlic
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise

Drain and squeeze out artichokes.  Finely mince garlic.  Combine all ingredients and mix well.  Put in small ovenproof dish and bake at 350 degrees F. for 20 minutes.  Serve with crackers or sliced baguette.

Monica
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50 comments:

  1. Áine TierneyApril 1, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    I have never eaten an artichoke. I'll have to have a look in the supermarket. I went googling the image there and I don't know if I've seen one! Here starts a great artichoke hunt!
    best of luck with the A-Z

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  2. Liz PApril 1, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    Love artichoke dip. I will have to try making it someday.

    I love to cook as well so I look forward to your recipes!

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  3. Katie O'SullivanApril 1, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    I never knew it was that easy! Thanks for the recipe - Gonna try this soon! And plan to check back in for more deliciousness - love it!

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  4. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    Hmm... don't know if I've ever eaten an artichoke! Recipes are a good idea for this A - Z Challenge.. I'll have to include some :-)

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  5. Brittany @ My Decoupaged LifeApril 1, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Oooh thanks for the recipe! We're growing artichokes in our garden ths year

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  6. Bob ScotneyApril 1, 2011 at 9:35 AM

    I've just had my lunch but this sounds good.

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  7. EllaApril 1, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    I love this dip, I add spinach to mine. I cook it in the microwave, then drain the water off. I then add it as a spread on my turkey club sandwich, turkey, tomatoes, this dip and caramelized onions... I'm hungry, now :)

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  8. baygirl32April 1, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    sounds very tasty

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  9. Whats Cookin Italian Style CuisineApril 1, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    I love this dip we make it for every party tripling the recipe it flys off the plate!

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  10. TanyiaApril 1, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    I am not a huge fan of artichokes, but artichoke dip is always great! Thanks for sharing the recipe. I am also taking part in the challenge if you would like to stop by :)
    http://xsurvivingmotherhoodx.blogspot.com/

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  11. Jennifer HoffineApril 1, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    I make a similar dip, with a little sour cream added too. Yum!

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  12. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 10:44 AM

    What a great idea to do recipies for the blogging challenge! I love to cook also. Artichoke dip sounds delcious. I can't wait to try it. Thanks for following me.

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  13. CandylandApril 1, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    I've never had artichoke dip but this sounds yummy!

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  14. Mary@GigglesandGunsApril 1, 2011 at 10:57 AM

    Wow Recipes! That's a great approach. Almost makes me wish I cooked -- ah, no. lol


    GigglesandGuns

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  15. BriannaApril 1, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Sounds delicious! Unfortunately I'm bound to screw it up :)
    Brianna @ Pocketful of Playdough

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  16. Laura EnoApril 1, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Great idea! I love artichoke anything!

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  17. AnnApril 1, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    I love Artichoke dip. I love Artichokes! I too love to cook. So I will have to make a note of your A-Z recipes.

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  18. DafeenahApril 1, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Yummy! I love artichoke dip but I can't get artichokes here or else I would be making this tonight.

    Stopping by from the Challenge!
    Dafeenah

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  19. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 11:50 AM

    Man this sounds good! Love artichokes!

    Nice to meet you,

    EJ

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  20. Margo KellyApril 1, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Dang. Now I need dip ...

    :)

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  21. ThomasinaApril 1, 2011 at 12:36 PM

    I've never had an artichoke, so I may have to try this. Coming up with recipes for the challenge is a very creative idea!

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  22. Hilary Melton-ButcherApril 1, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    Hi Monica .. sounds delicious to me .. I might make it for our Royal Wedding street party I'm going to .. as a little extra .. don't come up with too many other delights that I might want to do?! Cheers .. love this - Hilary

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  23. Murees DupèApril 1, 2011 at 1:23 PM

    Yumm! Sounds delicious. Thank you for following my blog. I love your idea for A-Z. I will definitely be stopping by often.

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  24. SuApril 1, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    Recipes for the challenge! You are brilliant! This one sounds great.

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  25. MarjorieApril 1, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    I'm totally following this blog! Yum!

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  26. Luana KrauseApril 1, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    I've never eaten an artichoke, but I love dip. Gonna try it!

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  27. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 2:35 PM

    This is a very fun way to do the A-Z Challenge. Thanks for the follow, Monica. I'm happy to return the favor.
    xoRobyn

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  28. Sheila SilerApril 1, 2011 at 2:55 PM

    Yummy!

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  29. UnknownApril 1, 2011 at 3:43 PM

    Great way to start the A-Z Challenge. Looking forward to loads of wonderful recipes in April!

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  30. Jo Schaffer LaytonApril 1, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    How clever of you--and how delicious! One of my fave dips!!!

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  31. Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague SikesApril 1, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    Sounds absolutely delicious! Great idea to share recipes!

    Thanks for commenting on my blog.

    Monti
    MaryMontagueSikes

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  32. walk2writeApril 1, 2011 at 5:09 PM

    The first time I tried this dip, my nephew's fiancee had brought it to a family gathering. It instantly won her a place in my heart. Thanks for visiting and following!

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  33. Susan Gourley/KelleyApril 1, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    I'm not an artichoke fan but I'll be back later to read your receipes. I have lots of hungry boys to feed.

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  34. The Words CrafterApril 1, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    I think I just dribbled! This sounds wonderful, thanks! And, nice to meet you, too :)

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  35. Lisa Ricard ClaroApril 1, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Great idea for the A-Z. Mmmm....I love artichoke dip!

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  36. Amy WoodApril 1, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Yum! I will definitely try this one. Looking forward to checking out all your A-Z recipes!

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  37. shellyApril 1, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Love artichokes. Ever try them in a Greek salad? Now following.

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  38. Will BurkeApril 1, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    It's been awhile since I've experimented in the kitchen -- I'll have to try one of these out!

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  39. KjMApril 1, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Growing up, we had a huge artichoke growing in the back garden - no idea how my Mother came to acquire it.

    Scared the heck out of us - a giant mutated thistle from Mars was about the kindest thought we had for it.

    I've grown quite fond of them since - working out my childhood horrors by eating them.

    This looks like a very good way for an artichoke to shuffle off this mortal coil :-)

    Great start to A-Z - keep going

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  40. Lindsay N. CurrieApril 1, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    Oh yum!!! I love Artichokes so much. I make a kind of spicy hot artichoke dip that rocks. Lovely blog:)

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  41. Kate LarkindaleApril 1, 2011 at 11:30 PM

    I love artichokes! Especially steamed and dipped in just a little hollandaise... But this sounds delicious too!

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  42. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 12:46 AM

    I love the Jerusalem artichoke roasted but have never tried the globe one. yum

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  43. PetraApril 2, 2011 at 1:46 AM

    You're making my mouth water!

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  44. LynnApril 2, 2011 at 2:22 AM

    Sounds delicious! Can't wait to give it a try :D

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  45. K.C. WoolfApril 2, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Sounds super easy. Thanks for the recipe! :-)

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  46. Holly JahangiriApril 2, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Thank Katie O'Sullivan... yours is one of the few blogs I've just now discovered and INSTANTLY subscribed to by email. I could use a month's worth of new recipes that are both EASY and "Yum!" as she put it.


    Holly Jahangiri

    It's All a Matter of Perspective

    This year, it's personal - I'm now a "survivor." Please give to Relay for Life.

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  47. Margaret HallApril 3, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    Good grief, 46 comments~!! Congratz...and I can see why! Lovely blog, bright and cheerful..and loved the artichoke entry for "A". Good to "meet" you and thanks for the visit...
    On to "B" and will visit for "C"
    http://timeforabucketlist.blogspot.com/
    http://imagesinthought.blogspot.com/
    http://the-old-story-tree.blogspot.com/
    http://bagladythoughts.blogspot.com/

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  48. KristinApril 3, 2011 at 12:15 PM

    Thanks for following my blog. I am now following yours and looking forward to all the recipes.

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  49. Karen M. PetersonApril 4, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    I love a good artichoke dip. Sounds yummy!

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  50. KathyApril 5, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    I just found this...I'm copying all your recipes into my virtual recipe book!

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