Add a Splash with Artichokes
Starters
Pan-fried Artichokes
Artichoke and Mozzarella Flatbreads
Creamy Artichoke Dip
Pan-Fried Artichokes
A rustic Spanish dish - Acachofas a la Plancha - makes an excellent tapas dish or a perfect accompaniment to fish dishes. Simply drain and slice the artichokes, then pan-fry for a couple of minutes each side and serve with a squeeze of lemon juice and crushed sea salt. Alternatively, whizz up a lemon vinaigrette and serve this dish as a starter or salad.
Based on a 1.1kg jar of Long Stem Artichokes - 8 starter portions.
Cooks&Co Products:
Long Stem Artichokes 1.1kg plastic jar
Additional: Lemon juice, sea salt, seasoning.
Artichoke and Mozzarella flatbreads
As an alternative to a garlic bread or cheesy garlic bread starter, try flavouring flatbreads or baguettes with this crunchy, cheesy topping. Delicious, but mild enough to appeal to children as well as adults. Brush the breads with olive oil, then scatter with finely chopped artichokes and garlic, season then top with grated mozzarella and panko breadcrumbs and grill. These could be made into smaller tapas portions using crispbreads or pitta cut into bitesize portions.
Based on a 1.1kg jar of Long Stem Artichokes - 8 starter portions.
Cooks&Co Products:
Long Stem Artichokes 1.1kg plastic jar
Garlic Puree 1.2kg plastic jar
Additional: Olive oil, seasoning, panko breadcrumbs, mozzarella.
Creamy Artichoke Dip
A tasty dip, served warm with crispbreads. Simply whizz artichokes, ricotta cheese, Parmesan, mayonnaise and jalapeño peppers in a blender. Put the mixture into an ovenproof dish and bake in moderate oven for about 20 minutes until golden. You could also use this dip as a topping for bruschetta.
Based on a 1.1kg jar of Long Stem Artichokes - enough for 10-12 starter portions.
Cooks&Co Products:
Long Stem Artichokes 1.1kg plastic jar
Sliced Green Jalapeño Peppers 820g tin
Additional: Ricotta, Parmesan, mayonnaise, seasoning.
Mains
Baked Artichokes with Breadcrumbs and Parmesan
Feta, Artichoke and Quinoa Salad
Mediterranean Family Pizza
Baked Artichokes with Breadcrumbs and Parmesan
A delicious vegetarian main, or serve as a side dish with roasted meat or fish dishes. Simply drain the artichokes then layer in a baking dish. Drizzle with olive oil, add crushed garlic and seasoning then top with breadcrumbs and Parmesan. Bake until bubbly and golden.
Based on a 1.1kg jar of Long Stem Artichokes - 4 main portions.
Cooks&Co Products:
Long Stem Artichokes 1.1kg plastic jar
Garlic Puree 1.2kg plastic jar
Additional: Olive oil, seasoning, breadcrumbs, Parmesan.
Feta, Artichoke and Quinoa Salad
Grains such as bulghar wheat, cous cous and quinoa are cost effective and quick to prepare. They make a great base for salads and their nutty flavour works well with the earthy sweetness of artichokes. Toss your prepared quinoa with lemon zest, chopped artichokes, chopped fresh tomatoes and feta cheese. Add a dressing and serve with toasted pitta.
Based on a 1.1kg jar of Long Stem Artichokes - 4 main portions.
Cooks&Co Products:
Long Stem Artichokes 1.1kg plastic jar
Additional: Quinoa, lemon zest, tomatoes, feta, dressing.
Mediterranean Family Pizza
Alongside your classic pizza toppings make sure you have some stronger flavours to add variety. Our jarred artichokes and peppers and tinned anchovies are all quick to prepare and can upscale a standard pizza into a Mediterranean show stopper. And don’t forget, our spiced or plain pizza sauces can replace chopped tomatoes in any dish, or be used as a substitute for passata or tomato purée.
Cooks&Co Products
For a 10-inch pizza (adult)
Spiced Pizza Sauce with Basil & Oregano 2.95kg tin
Green Pesto - Alla Genovese 1.2kg plastic jar
Red Pesto - Alla Siciliana 1.2kg plastic jar
Long Stem Artichokes 1.1kg plastic jar
Grilled Red Peppers 1.1kg plastic jar
Sliced Green Jalapeño Peppers 820g tin
Flat Anchovy Fillets in Olive Oil 100g jar
For a 5-inch pizza (child)
Plain Pizza Sauce 3kg tin
Sliced Button Mushrooms 800g tin
