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1 pound bay scallops
4 medium green onions, sliced (1/4 cup)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 package (9 ounces) frozen artichoke hearts, thawed and drained
1 cup cherry tomato, cut in fourths
1 cup shredded spinach or romaine
1 tablespoon lemon juice

1. Cook scallops, onions, salt, white pepper and garlic in 10-inch nonstick skillet over medium-high heat 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until scallops are white.
2. Stir in artichokes, tomatoes and spinach. Cook, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are hot and spinach is wilted; drain. Sprinkle with lemon juice.

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slmetcal July 20th, 2011      Comments Off

I found this recipe in an old Justin Wilson cookbook my dad gave me. So tonight I thought that I would try it out. You can buy the canned Artichokes already quartered.
4 cans artichoke hearts, drained
½ c. dry white wine
¼ c. olive oil
1 c. parmesan cheese
2 c. seasoned bread crumbs
1 t. onion powder
½ t. garlic powder
Cayenne pepper, to taste

Grease casserole dish
Quarter artichoke hearts
Combine everything but bread crumbs
Put in dish and top with bread crumbs
Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees

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slmetcal April 19th, 2011      Comments Off

spinach, artichoke, and crab dip

1 8oz block of cream cheese
1/2 C. sour cream
1/2 C. mayonnaise
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. onion powder
1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper
1 Tbs. Dijon mustard
zest and juice of 1 lemon (save a sprinkle of zest to go on top)
salt and pepper to taste
1 10 oz. pkg of frozen, chopped spinach (thawed and drained very well)
1 14 oz. can artichoke hearts in water (cut into 1/2 inch pieces)
4-6 green onions, sliced thin (greens and whites, about 1/2 C.)
1 8 oz. can water chestnuts (chopped)
1 C. shredded parmesan, romano, asiago cheese blend (save a sprinkle for the top)
1 8 oz. tub fresh crab, picked clean of shells (claw meat is fine for this, lump is extra special but not necessary in this dip)

1. preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. prepare 2 QT casserole with cooking spray.
3. In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sour cream, mayo, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, dijon mustard, lemon zest and juice, and salt and pepper.
4. Add spinach, artichokes, green onions, and water chestnuts.
5. Mix well.
6. Stir in cheese.
7. Carefully fold in crab, so as not to break up the meat too much.
8. Pour into prepared casserole.
9. top with reserved zest and cheese.
10. Bake at 350 for 40-45 minutes, or until dip is bubbly and golden brown.

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slmetcal March 15th, 2011      Comments Off