Take-out Tuesday, Quick Artichoke Appetizer and a Spring Veggie Flatbread
After a solid week of rain
the sun finally came out Mother’s Day afternoon
and another spur of the moment patio party was underway!
I really didn’t have any plans or expectations for Mother’s Day because it had been a week packed with year-end activities for the littles, and I spent Saturday with my whole family at Big E’s rock climbing birthday party
Wow, these places are so cool, and the kids climb the walls like monkeys! Super Boy is so sweet with his younger cousins, and hanging out with everyone, while watching the kids have fun, was a perfect Mother’s Day for me~
But, Sunday morning HHjr surprised me with these beautiful purple tulips that he arranged himself
Then I got a text from DD saying they wanted to swing by around 4,
so the day began to get festive!
Late afternoon gatherings at my house mean an appetizer is required
so I decided to try baked artichoke hearts,
a recipe I’ve been wanting to try…
Those little crumbles in the bottom of a potato chip bag add a tasty crunch, and paired with garlic butter and finely grated Parmesan, they are a delicious coating for artichoke hearts
Rinse and drain the artichokes
Dip them in the garlic butter, then dredge them in potato chip crumbs and Parmesan cheese
Put them on a non stick pan or a pan lined with parchment or non stick foil
You can do this a few hours ahead of time if desired, then bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes right before serving
HHjr’s friend, the famous potato cooker, Colby, also came over
Colby was hosting his family over for dinner at his house
and he asked HHjr to “help” him cook the cornish hens his mom requested because he said his never turned out right
There is NOTHING my son likes better than having multiple grills going at once,
He already had ribs on the Big Green Egg
So we all sipped and noshed and watched HHjr cook
DD and I exchanged gifts and it was a delightful gathering with lots of laughter
AND after HHjr packed up the hens for Colby to take back to his family,
He proceeded to make a vegetable flatbread
to go with the BBQ ribs he was cooking for our supper!
{I am very spoiled}
Fresh asparagus, corn, red onion, on a bed of Alfredo sauced pizza crust,
it was divine!
So thoughtful, he knows I love vegetables and flatbreads…
Both these recipes are super easy and fast to make,
Enjoy!
Parmesan Crusted Artichoke Hearts
Ingredients
- 1 jar 12 oz, marinated artichoke hearts
- 1 cup crushed potato chips or panko crumbs
- 4 T butter
- garlic powder
- 1/2 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Rinse and drain artichoke hearts and pat dry.
- Melt butter in a microwave proof bowl and season with garlic powder to taste.
- Place chip crumbs and Parmesan in 2 additional bowls.
- Using tongs, dip each artichoke in melted butter, then coat in potato chips crumbs and Parmesan cheese.
- Place on a non stick baking pan {or parchment or non stick foil lined pan}. Sprinkle additional crumbs or cheese over them if desired.
- Bake at 400 degrees for 20 minutes and serve warm or at room temperature.
Spring Vegetable Flatbread
Ingredients
- 1 thin crust refrigerated pizza dough sheet {Pillsbury}
- 6-8 thin sandwich slices of Mozzarella cheese or 2-3 oz grated Mozzarella
- 1 cup Alfredo sauce
- 1-2 ears of fresh corn
- 16-18 fresh asparagus spears
- 1/2 red onion sliced
Instructions
- Unroll dough onto parchment lined baking sheet and reshape if necessary.
- Lay mozzarella cheese slices evenly on crust or sprinkle grated Mozzarella evenly over crust.
- Spread with an even layer of Alfredo sauce.
- Cut kernels off of cobs and sprinkle evenly over sauce.
- Break off tough ends of asparagus and arrange spears evenly on dough.
- Arrange onion slices on dough and season to taste with salt and pepper.
- Bake at 400 for 10-12 minutes or until crust is baked through and golden.
- Cut into large squares for main dish or side dish or smaller squares for appetizers.
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What a totally wonderful day! Love the grill set up. And those artichoke hearts look to die for!
Thanks Jeanie, it was a wonderful day!
I always love seeing your grands, Jenna, and the party sounded like such fun. Your son does indeed spoil you, and you deserve it. What a perfect Mother’s Day! How sweet of him to help Colby out with the cornish hens, and then to make your wonderful flatbread. Those artichoke hearts look yummy. I enjoyed an artichoke on Mother’s Day, too, and my son grilled us steaks.
Well that sounds pretty perfect too! Yes, I thought it was so funny that Colby asked Ryan to cook his hens! He is great fun, a long time bachelor, he uses the dating apps and tells me lots of funny stories about the different girls he meets, so it’s always entertaining when he comes over 🙂
I can’t wait to try the artichoke recipe, always looking for something different to do with them!
Oh good, it is easy to make and fun to serve!
An all around perfect day!
thanks Sharon, it was fun!
Jenna, you had a special Mother’s Day! Happy birthday to Big E, he is a cutie! You are definitely spoiled and most deserving. I love artichoke hearts so this recipe will be saved. HHjr is a real friend to help Colby with his hens 😄 The flatbread looks fabulous! Jenna, this weather today is wonderful, let’s enjoy!
Yes!! Loving this weather, thanks so much sweet Pam!
Wow, you had a great Mother’s Day! All the food looks fabulous.
Thank you Bonnie! Hope yours was enjoyable as well!
Yay for sunshine!! 🌞 Looks like you had a wonderful day, Jenna! So happy for you! 🌹
And the appetizers looks yummy! I like your flatbread idea best! 👍🌽
Thanks Jill, and the flatbread was amazing, I loved it!
Oh what a wonderful day!!
All of the food looks so delicious! 🌷🌸💚
Thank you Patty Anne, spontaneous fun!
Those “babies” are beautiful! They just melt one’s heart. So glad you had a happy day–my loved ones and families agreed to delay our Mother’s Day for a week. We all had so much on our plates, that all the mothers were happy to oblige–next week we shall miss the crowds and still get to celebrate.
Love your family (and Colby!)
Oh that’s a great idea! We delayed Memorial Day last year due to everyone’s schedule, it doesn’t matter when you gather, just that you can gather! Yes, Colby is a treasure! Thanks Sheila 🙂
Sounds like you had a nice Mother’s Day Jenna! I’ve seen artichoke hearts at Dollar Tree… Really wish I picked up a couple cans:@)
thanks Lynn, and word on the street is the artichoke hearts are even better fried!
You sure know how to have a wonderful dinner in No Time!
The flowers were superb! What a guy!
Hugs to you and so happy you had a wonderful Mother’s Day!
thanks Nancy, but the food kudos go to my son, I have to fight him for the kitchen sometimes, lucky me!
What a sweetheart!
Ah, those surprises and last minute happenings are the best. I sure do like your outdoor cooking area.
thanks Linda, we are enjoying it so much!
Heavenly sunshine was a great gift for us! This blog post is making me hungry Jenna. All this delicious food! Glad you had a fun week and what a sweet surprise from HHjr. Loved all the kiddo pics, adorable!
Yes, this weather has been heaven, I am trying to enjoy every second of this low humidity gorgeous May! Thanks Em!
YUM Jenna! The artichokes and veggie flatbread look and sound super delicious! I do love sipping and noshing when someone else is cooking 🙂 Glad your Mother’s Day was happy ♥
Me too! Thanks Mary!
I’m not into the artichokes but I will take some Cornish Hen! 🙂 So glad you had a wonderful Mother’s Day! Hugs!
I understand, artichokes are one of those love hate foods, I’m opposite, I’d rather have vegetables than meat! Thanks Benita~
Sunshine, family and good food…it sounds wonderful. I never would have thought of using potato chip crumbs for a coating on artichoke hearts, I bet it gives them a great crunch.
Yes! Thank you Karen!
Yummy! how great to have such a wonderful day with family.
Yes, thanks Kari!
I would be happy with just the left overs, the artichoke and flatbread looks amazing! Thanks so much for sharing with us on Full Plate Thursday and come back real soon!
Miz Helen
thanks Miz Helen!
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