If you're looking for a flavorful and visually stunning appetizer or side dish, florentine almond artichoke mounds are a must-try. With a combination of savory artichoke hearts, creamy spinach, nutty almonds, and gooey mozzarella cheese, these delectable morsels are sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Baked until golden brown and bursting with flavor, these florentine almond artichoke mounds are guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.
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FLORENTINES
Provided by Giada De Laurentiis
Categories dessert
Time 2h45m
Yield 28 Sandwich Cookies
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Position the rack in the center of the oven and preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Line a heavy large baking sheet with parchment paper. Stir the almonds, flour and zest in a medium bowl. Stir the sugar, butter, cream, and honey in a heavy medium saucepan over medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Bring the mixture to a boil. Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the almond mixture. Cool the batter for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Using 2 teaspoons of batter for each cookie, spoon 8 mounds of the batter onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing evenly apart (the cookies will spread). Flatten the batter slightly with your finger.
- Bake the cookies until they are lacy and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Gently slide the parchment paper with the cookies onto a rack and cool completely. Transfer the cookies to paper towels. Repeat with the remaining batter, lining the baking sheets with clean parchment for each batch. (The cookies can be made up to this point 2 months ahead. Cool completely, then store airtight in the freezer. Defrost before continuing.)
- Stir the chocolate in a bowl set over a saucepan of simmering water until the chocolate melts. Spread the melted chocolate over the bottom of 1 cookie. Top with a second cookie, bottom side down, pressing lightly to adhere. Repeat with the remaining cookies and chocolate.
FLORENTINE ALMOND ARTICHOKE MOUNDS
I always enjoyed traditional artichoke-cheese dip, and for a party, I wanted to create a new appetizer that was a spin on that. This original creation is a bit reminiscent of the dip recipe, and works well on a buffet. -Sherry Johnston, Green Cove Springs, Florida
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 40m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°. Rinse artichoke bottoms; pat dry with paper towels. Combine spinach with cream, Swiss cheese and 1/2 cup almonds; mix in garlic, horseradish, salt and pepper. Place artichoke bottoms on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Mound spinach mixture on artichokes; sprinkle with remaining almonds., Bake until almonds turn golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Serve hot or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 243 calories, Fat 18g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 461mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 10g protein.
ALMOND FLORENTINES
Make and share this Almond Florentines recipe from Food.com.
Provided by lizeroo
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 12m
Yield 24 pieces
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
- Arrange graham crackers to fill sheet.
- Melt butter in saucepan and heat it with brown sugar over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. DO NOT BOIL.
- Spoon mixture over graham crackers.
- Sprinkle with almonds.
- Bake in preheated oven at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 7 minutes.
- Open door and turn off oven; cool in oven for one hour.
- Cut while still warm, otherwise they will stick to pan.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 124.7, Fat 9.6, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 70.1, Carbohydrate 9.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 9.1, Protein 0.9
CHICKEN FLORENTINE ARTICHOKE BAKE
A good use of leftover chicken. The addition of farfalle pasta and veggies makes it a one-dish meal!
Provided by Debbie
Categories Chicken Casserole
Time 1h15m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook pasta at a boil, stirring occasionally, for 8 minutes. Add broccoli and cook for 2 more minutes; pasta will be slightly undercooked.
- While the pasta is cooking, melt 1 tablespoon butter in a skillet over medium heat; stir in onion and garlic. Cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a large bowl.
- Drain pasta and broccoli. Run under cold water and drain again. Add to the onion mixture along with spinach, cooked chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and Italian cheese.
- Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter in a medium skillet over medium heat until bubbly. Slowly whisk in flour; cook and whisk for 1 minute. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly. Add enough milk to thin the sauce enough so it will coat all ingredients in the bowl; it will thicken more in the oven.
- Pour sauce into the bowl and mix until well combined. Transfer contents to a 9x13-inch baking dish. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over top.
- Bake, uncovered, in the preheated oven until hot and bubbly, 20 to 30 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 368.9 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 18.3 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 560 mg, Sugar 4.3 g
FLORENTINE ARTICHOKE DIP
I am always asked to make this dip for parties and family gatherings. It is always the first thing to go! Serve it with either crackers or breadsticks.
Provided by Stephanie S.
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Spinach Dip Recipes
Time 35m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 7x11 inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Mix in the artichoke hearts, spinach and Parmesan cheese. Season with garlic and lemon juice. Spread evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake covered for 20 minutes. Remove the cover, and let the dish bake uncovered for 5 more minutes, or until the surface is lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.6 calories, Carbohydrate 4.9 g, Cholesterol 38.9 mg, Fat 17.1 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 6.1 g, SaturatedFat 8.1 g, Sodium 379.5 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
FLORENTINE ARTICHOKE DIP
Make and share this Florentine Artichoke Dip recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Libby1
Categories Vegetable
Time 35m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Thaw and drain spinach; press between layers of paper towels.
- Drain and chop artichoke hearts.
- Combine spinach, artichoke hearts, garlic, and next 4 ingredients, stirring well.
- Spoon into a lightly greased 11 x 7" baking dish; sprinkle with breadcrumbs.
- Bake at 375 for 25 minutes, and serve with crackers or breadsticks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 631.9, Fat 39.2, SaturatedFat 21.4, Cholesterol 115.7, Sodium 1061.5, Carbohydrate 48.4, Fiber 11.5, Sugar 7, Protein 25.5
Tips:
- Choose the right artichokes. Look for artichokes with tightly closed leaves and a heavy feel. Avoid artichokes with brown spots or blemishes.
- Trim the artichokes properly. Cut off the stem and the top third of the artichoke. Then, use a sharp knife to trim the leaves around the base of the artichoke.
- Cook the artichokes until they are tender. You can boil, steam, or roast artichokes. Boiling is the quickest method, but steaming or roasting will give the artichokes a more flavorful result.
- Make sure the filling is well-seasoned. The filling for Florentine Almond Artichoke Mounds should be flavorful and well-seasoned. Use a variety of herbs and spices to create a delicious filling.
- Don't overfill the artichokes. The artichokes should be filled, but not so full that they are bursting. Otherwise, the filling will spill out during baking.
- Bake the artichokes until they are golden brown. The artichokes should be baked until they are golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Conclusion:
Florentine Almond Artichoke Mounds are a delicious and elegant appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. With their crispy almond crust and flavorful filling, these artichokes are sure to impress your guests. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy appetizer, give Florentine Almond Artichoke Mounds a try.
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