Italian stuffing

1 1/2 bitty boule sour dough bread 2 tsp dried onion 1 can organic diced tomatoes 1/2 tsp garlic powder1 tsp dried basil 1/2 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp chicken soup base stock1 cup water1 cup marinated quartered artichoke heartsEveryone loves this stuffing.  Its super easy.Directions Tear bread up into chunks and put to the side. [...]

Artichoke Bruschetta

I love this appetizer.  My husband and kids love it too.  Easy to set out when entertaining. The recipe starts with simple ingredients. 1 cup of marinted artichoke hearts drained.1tbsp capers4 oz manchego cheese1 clove garlic12 pieces of crostini or toasted slices of baguette breadYou have two choices with preparation.  You can had chop or [...]

Artichoke Crab Soup

12 ounces of fresh lump crab meat1/4 cup organic butter1/4 cup unbleached organic flour2 cups organic milk1 1/2 cup organic half and half1 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese14 oz. artichoke bottoms chopped1/4 teaspoon white pepper2 tablespoon white wineI know this is not a healthy soup.  It definitely has a lot of fat.  But think of [...]