Giving Artichokes Another Chance

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You may remember a few weeks back that I blathered on about making stuffed artichokes. I had many people simply astonished that I didn't like 'em.

So, I decided to give them another try. This time- letting Mr. Bird's Eye do all the work- and me doing all the eating.

I bought a bag of frozen artichokes and took Scintilla's advice to use them with goat cheese on a pizza.

So, that is just what I did!

I used thawed and dried artichoke hearts, chunks of creamy goat cheese, kalamata olives, some chopped tomatoes, salt, pepper, oregano and olive oil and baked it atop the pizza dough.

The result was a beautiful sight to behold as well as to devour!

I thought the pizza was delicious- artichoke hearts and all. Now, I'll be finding ways to use them in pasta and dips as well.

Thanks to Scintilla for the idea and for making an artichoke eater outta me!

What are some of your favorite pizza combo's?

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And speaking of Italian Food, Amie of Ciao Bambino asked me to do a guest post about Italy on her blog and what better to talk about than Italian food. Well, the article is a bit more about Italian food experiences. In Venice and Florence to be exact.

Either way, it is currently up on her blog- so please head on over and feel free to leave a comment over there for me!

Leesie
April 22nd, 2009
Oooh, looks yummy and I am so glad to hear you loved the artichoke hearts – another one of my favs (there’s really nothing I don’t like, lol). Goat cheese, kalamata olives and all how can you go wrong?! Happy Earth Day!

My Melange
April 22nd, 2009
I know- it is hard to go wrong with such great ingredients!! Happy Earth Day to you as well

elke
April 22nd, 2009
that looks really yummy!!!!
Did you make the dough yourself or if not were did you get it?
I love artichokes so I would love to give it a try…..
I read your guest article as well. Very nice!!! We will definitely try to eat at IL Latini on our trip to Italy in July.Printed out all the info… Thanks my love
xxooo

My Melange
April 22nd, 2009
Of course- you are welcome!!! The dough was from our favorite Wednesday shopping spot- Adams! And yes- you MUST go to Il Latini

xo

Scintilla
April 22nd, 2009
I’m glad you tried it! I put olives on mine too but I’ll have to try it with the tomatoes as well. Che buono!

My Melange
April 22nd, 2009
No, thank you for the suggestion!!! It was delish

Anne
April 22nd, 2009
Hi Robin, I am going to give them another chance too! Maybe this time I will like them

My Melange
April 22nd, 2009
Try the pizza, let me know what you think

NurseTerry
April 22nd, 2009
Just wanted to spoil you forever….nothing to do with artichokes…we live in artichole country and love them fresh from the farms!xoxo
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